The Asia Cup T20 has seen some very close games, but also some where one team was just much better than the other. These games show how good some teams are and also how far some of the less strong teams still have to go. Here’s a look at the five biggest wins by runs in Asia Cup T20, and the players who stood out.
Asia Cup T20 biggest wins by margin:
| Winner | Margin | Target | Opposition | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 155 runs | 194 | v Hong Kong | Sharjah |
| India | 101 runs | 213 | v Afghanistan | Dubai (DICS) |
| U.A.E. | 71 runs | 173 | v Oman | Mirpur |
| Afghanistan | 66 runs | 179 | v Hong Kong | Mirpur |
| Bangladesh | 51 runs | 134 | v U.A.E. | Mirpur |
| India | 45 runs | 167 | v Bangladesh | Mirpur |
| India | 40 runs | 193 | v Hong Kong | Dubai (DICS) |
| Bangladesh | 23 runs | 148 | v Sri Lanka | Mirpur |
| Sri Lanka | 23 runs | 171 | v Pakistan | Dubai (DICS) |
| U.A.E. | 16 runs | 177 | v Afghanistan | Fatullah |
| Sri Lanka | 14 runs | 130 | v U.A.E. | Mirpur |
1. Pakistan vs Hong Kong – Won by 155 Runs
Venue: Sharjah
This is the biggest win in the Asia Cup T20. Pakistan scored 194, with Mohammad Rizwan scoring 78 not out and Khushdil Shah adding some quick runs near the end. When Pakistan bowled, Shadab Khan was almost unable to play, taking 4 wickets for only 8 runs, and Mohammad Nawaz got 3 wickets. Hong Kong scored only 38 runs. Pakistan was good with both bat and ball in this game.
2. India vs Afghanistan – Won by 101 Runs
Venue: Dubai
India was in great form, with Virat Kohli scoring a brilliant 122 not out – his first century in almost three years. KL Rahul also batted well at the start, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (5/4) bowled well. Afghanistan, trying to chase 213, couldn’t recover and ended up with only 111. Kohli’s great batting made this win important.
3. UAE vs Oman – Won by 71 Runs
Venue: Mirpur
UAE surprised everyone by playing well against Oman. Shaiman Anwar hit a quick 54, which helped UAE score 173. Then, the bowlers did their job, with Mohammad Naveed and Amjad Javed taking important wickets. Oman struggled to bat under pressure and didn’t get close to the score. This was a rare good game for a lesser team.
4. Afghanistan vs Hong kong – Won by 66 runs
Venue: Mirpur
Afghanistan showed how far they have come in T20 cricket by playing a good game against Hong Kong. Mohammad Shahzad hit 61 runs quickly, which helped Afghanistan score 179. Rashid Khan and Dawlat Zadran bowled well, taking wickets and making it hard for Hong Kong to score. Hong Kong couldn’t get going and scored only 113, giving Afghanistan a win that boosted their confidence.
5. Bangladesh vs UAE – Won by 51 Runs
Venue: Mirpur
Bangladesh scored only 134 runs but their bowlers were very good. Mahmudullah batted well to hold the innings together, and Mustafizur Rahman bowled well, taking 2 wickets and making it hard for UAE to score. UAE didn’t have much experience of chasing scores under pressure and couldn’t form good partnerships, lost by a big margin. This win showed how much Bangladesh has grown in T20 cricket.
