When Asian teams play each other, it’s always exciting. The Asia Cup has a long history of great games. Recently it’s been using the T20 format, which means faster and more exciting matches for fans. In this format of the game, every small thing matters and the pressure is on. How well a player performs can decide who wins the whole thing. One way to see who’s performing the best is by looking at how many runs they score in the whole tournament. Some players have scored so many runs that everyone remembers them.
Most runs in Single Edition T20 Asia Cup:
| Player | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan (PAK) | 6 | 281 | 78* | 56.20 | 117.57 | – | 3 |
| Virat Kohli (IND) | 5 | 276 | 122* | 92.00 | 147.59 | 1 | 2 |
| Ibrahim Zadran (AFG) | 5 | 196 | 64* | 65.33 | 104.25 | – | 1 |
| Babar Hayat (HKG) | 3 | 194 | 122 | 64.66 | 160.33 | 1 | 1 |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa (SL) | 6 | 191 | 71* | 47.75 | 149.21 | – | 1 |
| Sabbir Rahman (BAN) | 5 | 176 | 80 | 44.00 | 123.94 | – | 1 |
| Muhammad Usman (UAE) | 7 | 176 | 46 | 29.33 | 118.12 | – | – |
| Pathum Nissanka (SL) | 6 | 173 | 55* | 34.60 | 115.33 | – | 2 |
| Kusal Mendis (SL) | 6 | 155 | 60 | 25.83 | 156.56 | – | 2 |
| Virat Kohli (IND) | 5 | 153 | 56* | 76.50 | 110.86 | – | 1 |
Let’s see who were the top 5 scorers in the single edition Asia Cup T20 and why they did so well.
1. Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan) – 281 runs | 2022 (UAE)
Mohammad Rizwan from Pakistan scored the most runs in the 2022 T20 Asia Cup, which was in the UAE. He played 6 games and scored 281 runs, averaging 56.20 with a strike rate of 117.57. He scored 3 half-centuries, which shows he was always reliable and gave Pakistan a good start in every game. He wasn’t always hitting the ball hard but played smart, kept the innings steady and made sure the team had a good base.
2. Virat Kohli (India) – 276 runs | 2022 (UAE)
Virat Kohli from India was right behind Rizwan. He got back into great form and scored 276 runs in 5 games. He had an incredible average of 92.00 and hit the ball very fast with a strike rate of 147.59. He scored 122 not out against Afghanistan, which was his first T20I century. It was one of the best performances ever in the Asia Cup. Kohli showed how he can change his game easily, reminding everyone why he is one of the best players of his generation.
3. Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan) – 196 runs | 2022 (UAE)
Ibrahim Zadran from Afghanistan was a surprise performer in the same tournament. He scored 196 runs in 5 games, averaging 65.33. Zadran kept Afghanistan’s batting lineup steady. He didn’t hit the ball as fast as others with a strike rate of 104.25 but he stayed calm and built innings which was very important for his team.
4. Babar Hayat (Hong Kong) – 194 runs | 2016 (Bangladesh)
Babar Hayat from Hong Kong played only 3 games in the 2016 tournament in Bangladesh. He scored 194 runs with a strike rate of 160.33 and an average of 64.66. His 122 was one of the fastest innings in Asia Cup T20 history and showed the talent coming from the lesser known cricketing nations.
5. Bhanuka Rajapaksa (Sri Lanka) – 191 runs | 2022 (UAE)
Bhanuka Rajapaksa played a big role in Sri Lanka winning the title in 2022. He scored 191 runs, averaging 47.75 with a strike rate of 149.21. Rajapaksa hit the ball fearlessly in the middle of the innings and helped his team score quickly when it mattered most and turn the game around.
