India's 6 memorable finals victories in Asia Cup

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Captains of all the participating nations with the trophy at the trophy unveiling ceremony at Dubai stadium

#4 India def. Sri Lanka, 1995

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Azharuddin led India to a famous Asia Cup victory

After beating Sri Lanka and entering the finals, India were again up against Sri Lanka who came to the finals beating Pakistan. In the finals, India won the toss and chose to bowl first at Sharjah. The hosts lost wickets in regular intervals, but managed to score 230, thanks to Asanka Gurusinha's slow 85 off 122, with 2 fours and 3 sixes.

In reply, India managed to chase it down very easily, on the back of Sidhu's 84 off 106 and skipper's quick-fire 90 off 89. India finished the game in just 41.5 overs with 8 wickets remaining.

Azharuddin was awarded the Man of the Match while Sidhu took home the Man of the Series trophy for his 197 runs in 4 innings at an average of 98.5, which included 3 half-centuries.

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