The Asia Cup is famous for its intense cricket rivalries and it got even more intense when the T20 format was introduced in 2016. Since then teams from the region have shown their skills and power and we have seen some high scoring games. These big scores are more than just numbers. It reflects approach, strong batting lineups and how cricket is changing in Asia.
Here are some of the highest team scores in Asia Cup T20 history and what made them special.
1. India – 212/2 vs Afghanistan (2022, Dubai)
India’s highest team total in Asia Cup T20 was against Afghanistan on September 8, 2022, in Dubai. Although not a knockout game, this one made a statement. After missing out on a spot in the final, India came back strong.
Virat Kohli scored his first century in a long time with a brilliant 122 not out off 61 balls. With help from KL Rahul’s 62, India put up 212/2, the highest in Asia Cup T20 history. The innings was more than one player doing well—it showed great pacing, rotation and acceleration, perfect for T20.
2. Pakistan – 193/2 vs Hong Kong (2022, Sharjah)
Pakistan’s 193/2 against Hong Kong on September 2, 2022, was more than just a win—it was a T20 dominance. Mohammad Rizwan (78*) and Fakhar Zaman (53) set the tone and then Khushdil Shah’s short, quick innings took the total close to 200.
This game showed Pakistan’s ability to adapt and change their approach mid-innings, especially in Sharjah’s spin friendly conditions. They then bowled out Hong Kong for 38 and won by a big margin.
3. India – 192/2 vs Hong Kong (2022, Dubai)
Before their game against Afghanistan, India scored another big total—192/2—against Hong Kong on August 31, 2022. Suryakumar Yadav stole the show with a quick 68* off 26 balls and Kohli played a steady role with 59*.This showed India’s strong batting lineup and flexibility. Their aggressive play in the last overs showed how India has adapted to modern T20.
4. Sri Lanka – 184/8 vs Bangladesh (2022, Dubai)
Sri Lanka’s 184/8 in a close win over Bangladesh on September 1, 2022, proved that even tough chases can lead to big scores. It wasn’t perfect batting but a tough, smart batting under pressure.
Kusal Mendis and Dasun Shanaka played important roles and the tailenders added crucial runs. The game showed how important depth is in T20 cricket—every run matters especially in tight games.
5. Bangladesh – 183/7 vs Sri Lanka (2022, Dubai)
In the same game, Bangladesh scored one of their highest Asia Cup T20 totals—183/7. Afif Hossain and Mehidy Hasan led the charge and challenged Sri Lanka’s bowling. Despite their efforts it wasn’t enough, showing how high the standards are in today’s T20 games.
