Most Runs in Asia Cup

Most runs in Asia Cup, Most runs scored by player in Asia Cup, Most runs in Asia Cup history, Most runs in Asia Cup list and all other details regarding most runs record.

First Asia Cup tournament was held in 1984 in UAE. The tournament happens in two formats ODI and T20I. Only Asian teams take part in this tournament. In this article we will see who scored most runs in Asia Cup tournament.

10. Aravinda de Silva (Sri Lanka) | Most Runs in Asia Cup:

Former Sri Lanka player PA de Silva played for Sri Lanka in Asia Cup during 1984 to 2000. He played 24 matches and scored 645 runs. His highest score 96* runs.

9. MS Dhoni (India) | Most Runs in Asia Cup:

Indian Legend and former captain played for India in Asia Cup during 2008 to 2018, He comes at 9th position in this list. He played 19 Asia Cup matches and scored 648 runs.

8. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) | Most Runs in Asia Cup:

Former Sri Lankan Captain and batter Mahela Jayawardene played for Sri Lanka in Asia Cup during 2000 to 2014. He played 28 Asia Cup matches and scored 674 runs. His highest score in Asia Cup in 78 runs.

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7. Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh) | Most Runs in Asia Cup:

Wicket keeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim playing for Bangladesh in Asia Cup since 2008. So far, he played 21 Asia Cup matches and scored 699 runs. His highest score in Asia Cup is 144 runs.

6. Arjuna Ranatunga (Sri Lanka) | Most Runs in Asia Cup:

Left-handed Sri Lankan batsman Arjuna Ranatunga played for Sri Lanka in Asia Cup during 1984 to 1997. He played 19 Asia Cup matches and scored 741 runs. His highest score is 131* runs.

5. Rohit Sharma (India) | Most Runs in Asia Cup:

Indian Captain played for India in Asia Cup since 2008. Rohit Sharma ranks 5th in the list. So far, he played 22 Asia Cup matches and scored 745 runs. His highest score in Asia Cup is 111* runs.

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4. Shoaib Malik (Pakistan) | Most Runs in Asia Cup:

Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Shoaib Malik has played for Pakistan during 2002 to 2018. So far, he played 17 matches and scored 786 runs. His highest score is 143 runs.

3. Sachin Tendulkar (India) | Most Runs in Asia Cup:

Indian legend master blaster Sachin Tendulkar played for India during 1990 to 2012. He ranks 3rd in the list. he played 23 Asia Cup matches in that period and scored 971 runs. His highest score was 114.

2. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) | Most Runs in Asia Cup:

Sri Lankan legend and former captain Kumar Sangakkara grabs 2nd position on the list. Sangakkara played for Sri Lanka during 2004 to 2014. He played 24 Asia Cup matches and scored 1075 runs. His highest score in Asia Cup is 121 runs.

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1. Sanath Jayasuriya | Most Runs in Asia Cup:

Former Sri Lankan captain Sanath Jayasuriya tops the list. He played for Sri Lanka during 1992 to 2008. He played 25 Asia Cup matches and scored 1220 runs. His highest score in Asia Cup is 130 runs. Source: ESPNcricinfo

No.PlayersRunsMatches
1Sanath Jayasuriya (SL)122025
2Kumar Sangakkara (SL)107524
3Sachin Tendulkar (IND)97123
4Shoaib Malik (PAK)78617
5Rohit Sharma (IND)74522
6Arjuna Ranatunga (SL)74119
7Mushfiqur Rahim (BAN)69921
8Mahela Jayawardene (SL)67428
9MS Dhoni (IND)64819
10PA de Silva (IND)64524

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Which teams are playing to Asia Cup 2023?

Six teams are playing Asia Cup 2023 – India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Afghanistan.

Q. Which country will host 2023 cricket World Cup?

India will host 2023 Cricket World Cup.

Q. How many times India won Asia Cup?

India won Asia Cup 7 times.

Q. Who scored highest runs in Asia Cup?

Virat Kohli scored highest 183 runs against Pakistan in 2012.

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