2014 Asia Cup
The 2014 Asia Cup (also known as Arise Asia Cup) was the twelfth edition of the Asia Cup cricket tournament. The tournament was held in Bangladesh from 25 February to 8 March 2014. Pakistan were the defending champions, having won the previous tournament. The tournament included the four Asian test-playing nations, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka; and ICC Asian Associate member Afghanistan. This was the first 50-over tournament in which Afghanistan took part. Ten league matches were played along with the final. The title sponsors of the tournament were Arise India and it was powered by Cycle Agarbathis. Sri Lanka Beat Pakistan in the final to become Asia Cup champions for the fifth time.
| Dates | 25 February – 08 March |
|---|---|
| Administrator(s) | Asian Cricket Council |
| Cricket format | One Day International |
| Tournament format(s) | Round-robin |
| Host(s) | Bangladesh |
| Champions | Sri Lanka (5th title) |
| Runners-up | Pakistan |
| Participants | 5 |
| Matches | 11 |
| Player of the series | Lahiru Thirimanne |
| Most runs | Lahiru Thirimanne (279) |
| Most wickets | Lasith Malinga (11) Saeed Ajmal (11) |
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