The Women’s Asia Cup started as a 50-over format (ODI) tournament in 2004 but transitioned to T20 Internationals in 2012. India has dominated with seven titles, a trend mirrored in cricket betting markets where numerous options now cover this tournament.
The Rise of Women’s Cricket in Asia
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) was formed in 1983 to foster stronger ties among Asian nations, marked first by the men’s Asia Cup. The women’s counterpart debuted in 2004, growing to become one of the most significant tournaments for women’s cricket in Asia. Since its inception, India has won the title seven times across various formats, with prominent players like Mithali Raj and Neetu David setting high records in ODIs, and Raj and Nida Dar leading in T20Is.
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Women’s Asia Cup Winners
| Edition | 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 |
Notable Editions
2004 Women’s Asia Cup: Sri Lanka (ODI) India emerged victorious in a 5-match series against Sri Lanka, led by Mamatha Maben. Anju Jain scored the most runs, and Anjum Chopra was awarded Player of the Series.
2005-06 Women’s Asia Cup: Pakistan (ODI) India, Sri Lanka, and hosts Pakistan played a triangular format. Jaya Sharma’s 258 runs and Neetu David’s 9 wickets ensured India’s win, defeating Sri Lanka in the final with Mithali Raj’s unbeaten 108.
2008 Women’s Asia Cup: Sri Lanka (ODI) Bangladesh joined the Asia Cup for the first time. India dominated again with Mithali Raj’s unbeaten 109 against Bangladesh, ending the tournament undefeated.
Top Performers (ODI)
| Player | Team | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Mithali Raj | IND | 588 |
| Jaya Sharma | IND | 488 |
| Dedunu Silva | SL | 487 |
| Player | Team | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Neetu David | IND | 26 |
| Shashikala Siriwardene | SL | 23 |
2012 Women’s Asia Cup: China (T20I) The tournament switched to a T20 format, with India defeating Pakistan in the final despite being bowled out for 81 runs. Pakistan’s Bismah Maroof scored the most runs and was named Player of the Tournament.
2016 Women’s Asia Cup: Thailand (T20I) India continued their winning streak, defeating Pakistan in the final by 17 runs. Mithali Raj was the top scorer, while Ekta Bisht excelled with 10 wickets.
Top Performers (T20I)
| Player | Team | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Mithali Raj | IND | 402 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | IND | 399 |
| Player | Team | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Nida Dar | PAK | 26 |
| Rumana Ahmed | BAN | 23 |
2018 Women’s Asia Cup: Malaysia (T20I) In a dramatic turn, Bangladesh claimed the title by defeating India in the final with two runs required on the last ball. Rumana Ahmed and Khadija Tul Kubra led the bowling for Bangladesh, ending India’s winning streak.
2022 Women’s Asia Cup: Bangladesh (T20I) India regained the title with five wins in the group stage. Smriti Mandhana’s 51-notch out led the team to a win over Sri Lanka in the final, while Deepti Sharma was awarded Player of the Tournament with 13 wickets.
Upcoming Tournament
The next Women’s Asia Cup will be held in the UAE in 2024 in T20 format, with Nepal hosting the qualifier round in May.
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