Some players have really stood out in the Asia Cup. Scoring a century in international cricket is a big deal. Scoring one in the Asia Cup where the pressure is high shows how skilled and mentally strong a player is.
Let’s look at the top 5 players who have hit the most centuries in Asia Cup history in ODIs. These are the performances that people still remember.
1. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 6 Centuries
Sanath Jayasuriya is a Sri Lankan legend and holds the record for most centuries in the Asia Cup. He scored 6 centuries in 25 matches. Jayasuriya was a nightmare for bowlers especially when the field restrictions were in place at the start of the innings and he could hit fearlessly.
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His most memorable innings was a powerful 130 off 132 balls against India in 2004. This showed you can be aggressive and consistent at the same time. His dominance in the Asia Cup was unmatched.
Sanath Jayasuriya Career Status:
| Format | Matches | Runs | HS | Average | SR | 4s | 6s | 50 | 100 | 200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 110 | 6973 | 340 | 40.07 | 65.28 | 910 | 59 | 31 | 14 | 3 |
| ODI | 445 | 13430 | 189 | 32.13 | 91.22 | 1500 | 270 | 68 | 28 | 0 |
| T20I | 31 | 629 | 88 | 23.30 | 129.16 | 76 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| IPL | 30 | 768 | 114 | 27.43 | 144.37 | 84 | 39 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
2. Virat Kohli (India) – 4 Centuries
Virat Kohli, the run-scoring machine for India has hit 4 centuries in the Asia Cup (ODIs). He carries the Indian batting lineup on his shoulders. Known for his ability to chase down scores, Kohli’s innings show how to pace and time your shots perfectly.
His 183 against Pakistan in 2012 is still the highest individual score in Asia Cup history. It wasn’t just a century, it was a statement of his abilities.
Virat Kohli Career Status:
| Format | Matches | Runs | HS | Average | SR | 4s | 6s | 50 | 100 | 200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 123 | 9230 | 254 | 46.85 | 55.58 | 1027 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 7 |
| ODI | 302 | 14181 | 183 | 57.88 | 93.35 | 1325 | 153 | 74 | 51 | 0 |
| T20I | 125 | 4188 | 122 | 48.70 | 137.05 | 369 | 124 | 38 | 1 | 0 |
| IPL | 267 | 8661 | 113 | 39.55 | 132.86 | 771 | 291 | 63 | 8 | 0 |
3. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 4 Centuries
Kumar Sangakkara was known for his class, composure and calculated approach. He scored 4 Asia Cup centuries in 24 matches. His record shows consistency rather than just occasional great performances. Sangakkara wasn’t a power hitter; he constructed his innings with skill and patience.
His two centuries in the 2014 edition were crucial in Sri Lanka winning the title. He was the anchor of the team.
Kumar Sangakkara Career Status:
| Format | Matches | Runs | HS | Average | SR | 4s | 6s | 50 | 100 | 200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 134 | 12400 | 319 | 57.14 | 54.20 | 1491 | 51 | 52 | 38 | 11 |
| ODI | 404 | 14234 | 169 | 41.99 | 78.87 | 1385 | 88 | 93 | 25 | 0 |
| T20I | 56 | 1382 | 78 | 31.41 | 119.56 | 139 | 20 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| IPL | 71 | 1687 | 94 | 25.95 | 121.20 | 195 | 27 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
4. Shoaib Malik (Pakistan) – 3 Centuries
Shoaib Malik is often under-rated but he became one of Pakistan’s most reliable performers in the Asia Cup. He scored 3 centuries in 17 matches. Malik proved he could be a game-changer not just a steady player in the middle order.
His 143 against India in 2004 was typical of Malik: calm under pressure and aggressive when needed. It’s one of the most celebrated innings in the Asia Cup.
Shoaib Malik Career Status:
| Format | Matches | Runs | HS | Average | SR | 4s | 6s | 50 | 100 | 200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 35 | 1898 | 245 | 35.15 | 45.68 | 239 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| ODI | 287 | 7534 | 143 | 34.56 | 81.91 | 603 | 113 | 44 | 9 | 0 |
| T20I | 124 | 2435 | 75 | 31.22 | 125.65 | 196 | 69 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| IPL | 7 | 52 | 24 | 13.00 | 110.64 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5. Lahiru Thirimanne (Sri Lanka) – 2 Centuries
Lahiru Thirimanne might be a surprise name on this list but he takes the fifth spot with 2 centuries in Asia Cup cricket. He made the most of his chances. He was at his best in 2014. He was also the top scorer.
His runs came at a time when Sri Lanka needed stability at the top of the order. He provided that stability with a maturity that was beyond his age.
Lahiru Thirimanne Career Status:
| Format | Matches | Runs | HS | Average | SR | 4s | 6s | 50 | 100 | 200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 44 | 2088 | 155 | 26.43 | 39.45 | 207 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| ODI | 127 | 3164 | 139 | 34.77 | 72.09 | 244 | 25 | 21 | 4 | 0 |
| T20I | 26 | 291 | 44 | 16.17 | 108.99 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Some other Centuries
| Player | playing span | matches played | innings batted | NO Run | runs scored | Highest inns score | batting average | balls faced | batting strike rate | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST Jayasuriya (SL) | 1990-2008 | 25 | 24 | 1 | 1220 | 130 | 53.04 | 1190 | 102.52 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 139 | 23 |
| V Kohli (IND) | 2010-2023 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 742 | 183 | 61.83 | 744 | 99.73 | 4 | 1 | – | 70 | 7 |
| KC Sangakkara (SL) | 2004-2014 | 24 | 23 | 1 | 1075 | 121 | 48.86 | 1272 | 84.51 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 107 | 7 |
| Shoaib Malik (PAK) | 2000-2018 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 786 | 143 | 65.50 | 867 | 90.65 | 3 | 3 | – | 76 | 8 |
| HDRL Thirimanne (SL) | 2012-2014 | 8 | 8 | – | 363 | 102 | 45.37 | 477 | 76.10 | 2 | – | – | 34 | 3 |
| S Dhawan (IND) | 2014-2018 | 9 | 9 | – | 534 | 127 | 59.33 | 584 | 91.43 | 2 | 2 | – | 62 | 8 |
| SK Raina (IND) | 2008-2012 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 547 | 116* | 60.77 | 480 | 113.95 | 2 | 3 | – | 48 | 18 |
| Younis Khan (PAK) | 2004-2012 | 14 | 13 | 2 | 546 | 144 | 49.63 | 543 | 100.55 | 2 | 3 | – | 47 | 5 |
| Shahid Afridi (PAK) | 1997-2014 | 23 | 21 | 6 | 532 | 124 | 35.46 | 378 | 140.74 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 46 | 26 |
| SR Tendulkar (IND) | 1990-2012 | 23 | 21 | 2 | 971 | 114 | 51.10 | 1136 | 85.47 | 2 | 7 | – | 108 | 8 |
| Mushfiqur Rahim (BAN) | 2008-2023 | 25 | 25 | 2 | 830 | 144 | 36.08 | 999 | 83.08 | 2 | 3 | – | 61 | 11 |
| Moin-ul-Atiq (PAK) | 1988-1988 | 2 | 2 | – | 143 | 105 | 71.50 | 181 | 79.00 | 1 | – | – | 2+ | 0+ |
| Fawad Alam (PAK) | 2008-2014 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 251 | 114* | 251.00 | 281 | 89.32 | 1 | 2 | – | 15 | 5 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed (PAK) | 2023-2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 179 | 109* | 89.50 | 146 | 122.60 | 1 | – | – | 16 | 6 |
| Ijaz Ahmed (PAK) | 1988-1988 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 192 | 124* | 96.00 | 185 | 103.78 | 1 | 1 | – | 13 | 4 |
| KL Rahul (IND) | 2018-2023 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 229 | 111* | 76.33 | 255 | 89.80 | 1 | 1 | – | 21 | 3 |
| Yasir Hameed (PAK) | 2004-2004 | 4 | 4 | – | 166 | 102 | 41.50 | 262 | 63.35 | 1 | – | – | 15 | 1 |
| Ahmed Shehzad (PAK) | 2014-2014 | 5 | 5 | – | 228 | 103 | 45.60 | 285 | 80.00 | 1 | 1 | – | 30 | 1 |
| Anamul Haque (BAN) | 2014-2023 | 5 | 5 | – | 231 | 100 | 46.20 | 344 | 67.15 | 1 | 1 | – | 14 | 8 |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto (BAN) | 2018-2023 | 5 | 5 | – | 213 | 104 | 42.60 | 272 | 78.30 | 1 | 1 | – | 16 | 2 |
| Nasir Jamshed (PAK) | 2008-2012 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 298 | 112 | 74.50 | 300 | 99.33 | 1 | 3 | – | 34 | 4 |
| Shubman Gill (IND) | 2023-2023 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 302 | 121 | 75.50 | 323 | 93.49 | 1 | 2 | – | 35 | 6 |
| Babar Azam (PAK) | 2018-2023 | 10 | 9 | – | 363 | 151 | 40.33 | 432 | 84.02 | 1 | 1 | – | 33 | 6 |
| R Dravid (IND) | 1997-2004 | 13 | 9 | – | 334 | 104 | 37.11 | 427 | 78.22 | 1 | 2 | – | 29 | 1 |
| Litton Das (BAN) | 2018-2023 | 9 | 9 | – | 212 | 121 | 23.55 | 249 | 85.14 | 1 | – | 2 | 21 | 2 |
| Mohammad Hafeez (PAK) | 2012-2014 | 9 | 9 | – | 403 | 105 | 44.77 | 581 | 69.36 | 1 | 3 | – | 35 | 3 |
| Mohammad Shahzad (AFG) | 2014-2018 | 9 | 9 | – | 308 | 124 | 34.22 | 377 | 81.69 | 1 | 1 | – | 32 | 10 |
| Alok Kapali (BAN) | 2004-2008 | 10 | 10 | – | 216 | 115 | 21.60 | 251 | 86.05 | 1 | – | – | 20 | 7 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz (BAN) | 2018-2023 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 268 | 112* | 29.77 | 343 | 78.13 | 1 | – | 1 | 18 | 5 |
| MS Atapattu (SL) | 1997-2004 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 642 | 100 | 64.20 | 903 | 71.09 | 1 | 6 | – | 51 | 2 |
| SC Ganguly (IND) | 1997-2004 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 518 | 135* | 51.80 | 700 | 74.00 | 1 | 4 | – | 44 | 13 |
| Mohammad Ashraful (BAN) | 2004-2010 | 12 | 12 | – | 316 | 109 | 26.33 | 504 | 62.69 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 2 |
| Mohammad Yousuf (PAK) | 2000-2008 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 490 | 100* | 54.44 | 638 | 76.80 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 48 | 4 |
| NS Sidhu (IND) | 1988-1997 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 530 | 104* | 66.25 | 682 | 77.71 | 1 | 6 | – | 43 | 7 |
| Umar Akmal (PAK) | 2010-2014 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 510 | 102* | 51.00 | 513 | 99.41 | 1 | 4 | – | 39 | 9 |
| G Gambhir (IND) | 2008-2012 | 13 | 13 | – | 573 | 100 | 44.07 | 637 | 89.95 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 60 | 2 |
| V Sehwag (IND) | 2004-2010 | 13 | 13 | – | 509 | 119 | 39.15 | 447 | 113.87 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 67 | 12 |
| MS Dhoni (IND) | 2008-2018 | 19 | 16 | 6 | 648 | 109* | 64.80 | 739 | 87.68 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 47 | 12 |
| A Ranatunga (SL) | 1984-1997 | 19 | 19 | 6 | 741 | 131* | 57.00 | 895 | 82.79 | 1 | 6 | – | 49+ | 7+ |
| RG Sharma (IND) | 2008-2023 | 28 | 26 | 6 | 939 | 111* | 46.95 | 1057 | 88.83 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 81 | 28 |
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