1986 Asia Cup

The 1986 Asia Cup was a cricket tournament held in the United Arab Emirates, featuring Asia's top teams: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the United Arab Emirates (as hosts). It was the first edition of this annual event. Played in a limited-overs format, each team competed in a series of matches to determine the best cricket team in Asia. Pakistan emerged victorious, defeating India in the final. The tournament helped popularize limited-overs cricket in the region and set the stage for future editions of the Asia Cup.