The Asia Cup is one of the most exciting cricket tournaments in the world. It brings together the top cricket teams from Asia and gives fans unforgettable matches. Since 2016, the Asia Cup has also been played in the T20 format, which makes the games even faster and more thrilling.
In the Asia Cup T20 version, batting becomes very important. Scoring runs quickly can change the result of the match in just a few overs. Over the years, many players have shown their talent, but some stand out because of the number of runs they have scored in this tournament.
Who has the most runs in the Asia Cup T20?
The record for most runs in the Asia Cup T20 format belongs to Virat Kohli from India. He has scored 429 runs in just 9 innings, with his highest score being 122 not out against Afghanistan in 2022. This makes him the top run-scorer in Asia Cup T20 history.
Top 10 Run Scorers in Asia Cup T20
| Rank | Player Name | Country | Runs | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virat Kohli | India | 429 | 122* |
| 2 | Babar Hayat | Hong Kong | 288 | 122 |
| 3 | Mohammad Rizwan | Pakistan | 281 | 78* |
| 4 | Rohit Sharma | India | 271 | 83 |
| 5 | Pathum Nissanka | Sri Lanka | 223 | 55* |
| 6 | Ibrahim Zadran | Afghanistan | 197 | 64* |
| 7 | Bhanuka Rajapaksa | Sri Lanka | 191 | 71* |
| 8 | Sabbir Rahman | Bangladesh | 181 | 80 |
| 9 | Najibullah Zadran | Afghanistan | 176 | 60* |
| 10 | Muhammad Usman | UAE | 176 | 46 |
| 11 | Mahmudullah | Bangladesh | 173 | 36* |
Indian players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been very consistent in this tournament. Smaller cricketing nations like Hong Kong and the UAE also have players such as Babar Hayat and Muhammad Usman making it to the top run-scorers list, showing how much talent exists across Asia. Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan and Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka have also proven their strength in this format.
The Asia Cup T20 is short, but it gives batsmen the chance to shine with powerful performances. While Virat Kohli holds the record, the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 may give new players the opportunity to climb into this list. Fans can expect more runs, more big hits, and many memorable moments as the tournament continues. Watch Asia Cup 2025 live on YuppTV. YuppTV bagged digital streaming rights for the Asia Cup 2025.
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