Top 5 Most memorable matches in Asia Cup
The Asia Cup countdown will begin once the world’s renowned Indian Premier League come to an end. Over the years, Asian teams collided in the tournament and gave tough competition to one another. In this article, we shall present you the top 5 such matches of Asia Cup events that will make you revisit them. Below are the most memorable matches that are a nostalgic part of the Asia Cup.
- Asia Cup 2014: When Sahid Afridi’s sixes Snatched Match from India
In the showdown of the Asia Cup in 2014 when India set a target of 245 with Rohit, Rayudu and Jadeja contributing 56,58 and 52 respectively. India let Pakistan chase the target. Initially, it looked as if Pakistan will easily win the match with M Hafeez amassing 75 runs. But his slow inning turned out to be a troublemaker. Despite a good start, there came a time in the match when Pakistan needed quick runs to win the game. At this moment, Afridi came to light and played a sensational inning of 38 off 18, smacking 3 most crucial sixes. His last six to Ashwin guided Pakistan to Victory. This is one of the most remembered matches of the Asia Cup.
- Asia Cup 2012: Virat Kohli crushing Pakistan with gigantic 183-run inning
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In the Asia Cup in 2012, Virat took Pakistan to create his career’s highest inning. The star right hand batter hunted on Pakistan’s bowler and crushed the hope of many Pakistani fans. The match stands as the second most memorable match as India chased down the mammoth total of 329 runs with the help of Kohli’s gigantic 183-run inning.
- Asia Cup 1984: India wins Inaugural Season
India marked the victory in the very first season of the Asia Cup. In the first game, India defeated Sri Lanka by 10 wickets, and in the second, it defeated Pakistan by 54 runs. In terms of the points standings, India had 8 points after two victories, while Sri Lanka had 4 points after one victory after two games for all three teams. India had severe dominance in the initial events of Asia Cup. However, the Inaugural Season was something that can never be forgotten and is worth remembering.
- Asia Cup 2012:
- Marks Hundredth century
In match against Bangladesh during Asia Cup 2012, Sachin has completed the quota of hundred centuries, achieving the milestone tour de force. Although Sachin’s hundredth hundred went in vain as Bangladesh secured the victory in that match. Sachin’s 100-centuries’ record that came by the year 2012 during Asia Cup is worth remembering. No Indian fan can forget that moment when the God of cricket recorded seemingly-unbreakable record.
5.Asia Cup 2012 Final: Pakistan thrashes Bangladesh by 2 Runs
This was one of the most dramatic matches in the history of Asia Cup. Bangladesh left everyone aghast as entered into finals, throwing India out of the Cup. This was the time when Bangladeshi openers were breaking havoc. Pakistan gave the target of 236 which was thought to be easily chased by the host team as they were performing. However, when Umar Gul came into attack, he got rid of dangerous Tamim Iqbal and then the matche shifted towards Pakistan. At the end, Pakistan secures the winning over Bangladesh by the margin of mere 2 runs.
