The T20 Asia Cup may be new but it’s getting tough for Asia’s best cricketers. With so much national pride at stake, only a few batsmen have consistently done well. In this game every run counts and these guys stood out.
Here are the top 5 batsmen who scored the most runs in the T20 Asia Cup, looking at games played from 2016 to 2022.
Most runs in T20 Asia Cup:
| Player | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V Kohli (IND) | 10 | 429 | 122* | 85.80 | 132.00 | 1 | 3 |
| Mohammad Rizwan (PAK) | 6 | 281 | 78* | 56.20 | 117.57 | – | 3 |
| RG Sharma (IND) | 9 | 271 | 83 | 30.11 | 141.14 | – | 2 |
| Babar Hayat (HKG) | 5 | 235 | 122 | 47.00 | 146.87 | 1 | 1 |
| Ibrahim Zadran (AFG) | 5 | 196 | 64* | 65.33 | 104.25 | – | 1 |
| PBB Rajapaksa (SL) | 6 | 191 | 71* | 47.75 | 149.21 | – | 1 |
| Sabbir Rahman (BAN) | 6 | 181 | 80 | 36.20 | 122.29 | – | 1 |
| Najibullah Zadran (AFG) | 8 | 176 | 60* | 35.20 | 157.14 | – | 1 |
| Muhammad Usman (UAE) | 7 | 176 | 46 | 29.33 | 118.12 | – | – |
| Mahmudullah (BAN) | 7 | 173 | 36* | 57.66 | 141.80 | – | – |
1. Virat Kohli (India) – 429 Runs (2016–2022)
Virat Kohli knows how to perform when it matters. In just 10 games he scored 429 runs with an average of 85.80 and a rate of 132.00. In 2022 he scored 122 against Afghanistan which was his best score in T20 and one of the best innings ever played in the tournament.
He has 1 century and 3 fifties under his belt. His steady play and ability to handle pressure has made him the top scorer in the T20 Asia Cup.
2. Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan) – 281 Runs (2022)
In the 2022 games Mohammad Rizwan showed why he is one of Pakistan’s most solid T20 players. He scored 281 runs in 6 innings with an average of 56.20 and 3 fifties.
Even if his rate of 117.57 wasn’t super fast for T20 he played a key role in helping Pakistan reach the final by setting up good scores in important matches.
3. Rohit Sharma (India) – 271 Runs (2016–2022)
Rohit Sharma is known for hitting hard and has been important for India at the start of their innings. In 9 games he got 271 runs at a rate of 141.14. His average of 30.11 may not be the best but he often gave India a good start by taking on the bowlers early.
Rohit has scored over fifty twice in this format, his best being 83.
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4. Babar Hayat (Hong Kong) – 235 Runs (2016–2022)
Babar Hayat, from Hong Kong, surprised everyone with his hitting. In just 5 games he scored 235 runs at a rate of 146.87 including a great score of 122 one of the highest individual scores in the tournament.
Hayat’s hitting showed that players from smaller teams can also play well against the best.
5. Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan) – 196 Runs (2022)
Ibrahim Zadran opened for Afghanistan and showed he can play steady and calm. He scored 196 runs in 5 games with an average of 65.33. His rate of 104.25 wasn’t super fast but he helped Afghanistan get good scores by playing a steady role.
