1997 Asia Cup

The 1997 Asia Cup was the 10th edition of the Asia Cup, a cricket tournament that featured national teams from the Asian region. Held from June 1 to June 15, 1997, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, the tournament showcased the competitive spirit of cricket in Asia, primarily involving India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. India emerged as champions, claiming their third Asia Cup title by defeating Sri Lanka in the final, which took place at the R. Premadasa Stadium. The tournament consisted of a round-robin format followed by a final, with India displaying a strong performance throughout. Key players, including Sachin Tendulkar and Anil Kumble, contributed to India's success, further solidifying the nation's cricketing prowess on the Asian stage.