The Men’s T20 Asia Cup had always been a stage for aggressive batting. With Only Six overs of fielding restrictions, teams look to maximize the powerplay by sending in top batters.
Over the year, we have witnessed some unforgettable batting performances where teams look at 1st six overs to maximise and put pressure on bowling teams.
Here we look at the Top 10 highest powerplay scores in Men’s T20 Asia Cup history and what happened in those games.
Top Powerplay Scores in Men’s T20 Asia Cup
| Rank | Team | Powerplay Score | Opponent | Venue | Year | Match Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan | 83/0 | Sri Lanka | Dubai | 2022 | Group Stage |
| 2 | India | 62/1 | Pakistan | Dubai | 2022 | Super Four |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 57/2 | Bangladesh | Dubai | 2022 | Group Stage |
| 4 | Pakistan | 55/1 | Hong Kong | Sharjah | 2022 | Group Stage |
| 5 | India | 54/0 | Bangladesh | Colombo | 2016 | Group Stage |
Afghanistan – 83/0 vs Sri Lanka (Dubai, 2022)
Afghanistan stunned Sri Lanka in the opening match of the 2022 Asia Cup. Hazratullah Zazai and Rahmanullah Gurbaz have fire that day, smashing continues boundaries. Both fearless approaches gave Afghanistan the record for the highest ever powerplay score in Asia Cup history. In the end, Afghanistan won the match with ease by 8 wickets.
India – 61/1 vs Pakistan ( Dubai,2022)
India lit up the power play against arch-rivals Pakistan. After losing 1st match, Team India took charge in that match, both Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul dealing with sixes and fours. India lost Rohit Sharma, but the fire continues at the end of the powerplay.
Sri Lanka – 57/2 vs Bangladesh (Dubai, 2022
Chasing the target, Sri Lanka top order went on the attack against Bangladesh. Kusal Mendis played some blistering shots and put team total 57 in the powerplay but Sri Lanka lost 2 wickets. At the end Sri Lanka team chase down the total in the final over in a thriller.
Pakistan – 55/1 vs Hong Kong (Sharjah, 2022)
Pakistan Opener Rizwan and Baber Azam not showed any mercy on Hong Kong bowler in Asia Cup 2022 group-stage match. Pakistan make 55 runs in powerplay and win the match one-sided ways. Rizwan played counter attacking shots and Baber played anchor role in that game.
India – 54/0 vs Bangladesh ( Colombo, 2026)
India’s Openers Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma were had give amazing start india in group stage of asia cup in 2016, Rohit Sharma Clean hitting and Shikhar Dhawan fearless approach gave the foundation for an easy chase. The unbeatean 54 in the powerplay remains one of the india’s most clinical start in Asia Cup T20 history.
