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The first Asia Cup was held in United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the year 1984. The tournament was organized by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) to promote cricket among Asian nations. The matches were played in Sharjah, which later became one of the most famous cricket venues in the world during the 1980s and 1990s.

The inaugural Asia Cup featured three teams: India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Bangladesh had not yet achieved One Day International (ODI) status and therefore did not participate. India emerged as the champion of the first Asia Cup, while Sri Lanka finished as the runner-up. Pakistan also played but could not reach the final stage.

Sharjah was chosen as the venue because of its growing popularity as a neutral ground for cricket matches and its ability to attract cricket fans from across South Asia, especially the expatriate community in the Gulf.

Key Facts about the First Asia Cup:

• Year: 1984


• Host country: United Arab Emirates (UAE)


• Host city: Sharjah


• Organizer: Asian Cricket Council (ACC)


• Participating teams: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka


• Champion: India


• Runner-up: Sri Lanka


• Significance: First edition of the Asia Cup, now a prestigious continental cricket tournament

For exam preparation: The first Asia Cup was held in UAE (Sharjah) in 1984.