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On this day in 1984, India led by Gavaskar lifted its first Asia Cup title

India defeated Pakistan by 54 runs at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium to win the tournament

Sunil Gavaskar, Asia Cup 1984
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Sunil Gavaskar with the Asia Cup. Photo: @ICC

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It was April 13, 1984, when India cricket team lifted its first Asia Cup title.
 
India defeated Pakistan cricket team by 54 runs at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium to win the tournament.
 
In 1984, only three teams participated in the tournament (India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka). India went on to lift the title after topping the table with eight points in the inaugural edition of Asia Cup.
 
In the final match against Pakistan, the Sunil Gavaskar-led side went on register a total of 188/4 in 46 overs as Surinder Khanna top-scored with a knock of 56 runs.