The Women’s Asia Cup began in 2004 as an ODI (50 overs) competition and switched to the T20I format in 2012. India has won the tournament seven times, making the Women’s Asia Cup final a popular event for cricket fans and betting.
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) was founded in 1983 to strengthen ties between Asian countries through cricket. Following the success of the Men’s Asia Cup, the Women’s Asia Cup final was launched in 2004.
India has dominated the tournament, winning seven of the eight editions. Mithali Raj holds the most runs in both formats, while Neetu David (ODIs) and Nida Dar (T20Is) lead in wickets. Bangladesh broke India’s dominance by winning in 2018.
Women’s Asia Cup Final Winners
| Year | Format | Winner | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ODI | India | Sri Lanka |
| 2005-06 | ODI | India | Sri Lanka |
| 2006 | ODI | India | Sri Lanka |
| 2008 | ODI | India | Sri Lanka |
| 2012 | T20I | India | Pakistan |
| 2016 | T20I | India | Pakistan |
| 2018 | T20I | Bangladesh | India |
| 2022 | T20I | India | Sri Lanka |
2004 Women’s Asia Cup (Sri Lanka)
The first Women’s Asia Cup was hosted by Sri Lanka, featuring only two teams: India and Sri Lanka. India, led by Mamatha Maben, won the 5-match series 5-0. Anju Jain scored the most runs with 231, and Maben took 10 wickets. Anjum Chopra was named Player of the Series.
Champions: India
Captain: Mamatha Maben
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2005-06 Women’s Asia Cup (Pakistan)
The second edition saw Pakistan join India and Sri Lanka, making it a triangular series. India won three out of four matches, with Jaya Sharma scoring 258 runs and Neetu David taking 9 wickets. India defeated Sri Lanka in the final to win the title.
Champions: India
Captain: Mithali Raj
Top Run Scorers (ODI)
| Player | Team | Innings | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mithali Raj | IND | 16 | 588 |
| Jaya Sharma | IND | 12 | 488 |
| Dedunu Silva | SL | 18 | 487 |
2006 Women’s Asia Final Cup (India)
India hosted the third edition in Jaipur and remained undefeated. They won the final against Sri Lanka, with key performances from Rumeli Dhar and Jhulan Goswami. India won by 8 wickets.
Champions: India
Captain: Mithali Raj
2008 Women’s Asia Cup Final (Sri Lanka)
This edition introduced Bangladesh, though their matches did not carry ODI status. India continued their dominance, defeating Sri Lanka in the final to win the title. Rumeli Dhar was named Player of the Tournament for her 238 runs and 8 wickets.
Champions: India
Captain: Mithali Raj
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Top Wicket-Takers (ODI)
| Player | Team | Matches | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neetu David | IND | 13 | 26 |
| Shashikala Siriwardene | SL | 20 | 23 |
2012 Women’s Asia Cup Final (China)
This edition marked the switch to the T20I format, with 8 teams participating. India reached the final after a rain-affected semifinal and defeated Pakistan in a low-scoring final, winning the title.
Champions: India
Captain: Mithali Raj
2016 Women’s Asia Cup Final (Thailand)
India won all their games in the 6th edition, defeating Pakistan in the final to claim another title. Mithali Raj was named Player of the Tournament for her 220 runs.
Champions: India
Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur
Top Run Scorers (T20I)
| Player | Team | Innings | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mithali Raj | IND | 10 | 402 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | IND | 16 | 399 |
2018 Women’s Asia Cup (Malaysia)
In a historic turn of events, Bangladesh beat India twice, including the final, to win their first-ever Asia Cup. Harmanpreet Kaur was named Player of the Tournament for her 215 runs.
Champions: Bangladesh
Captain: Salma Khatun
2022 Women’s Asia Cup (Bangladesh)
India regained the title, defeating Sri Lanka in the final, thanks to a strong bowling performance by Renuka Singh and an unbeaten half-century by Smriti Mandhana.
Champions: India
Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur
Top Wicket-Takers (T20I)
| Player | Team | Matches | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nida Dar | PAK | 18 | 26 |
| Rumana Ahmed | BAN | 16 | 23 |
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