1988 Asia Cup
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1988 Asia Cup
The 1988 Asia Cup was the second edition of the Asia Cup, an international One Day International (ODI) cricket tournament contested by the national teams of Asia. Held from April 22 to May 1, 1988, in Bangladesh, the tournament featured four participating nations: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the host nation, Bangladesh. The matches were played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. India claimed victory in the tournament, winning all their matches and securing the title after defeating Pakistan in a closely contested final. The 1988 Asia Cup marked a significant moment in Asian cricket, as it showcased the growing rivalry between India and Pakistan and the emerging competitiveness of cricket in the region.