Runs by Teams and Individuals in Asia Cup: The ACC Asia Cup is the only cricket tournament held on a continental scale and is a limited-overs cup competition. As more Asian countries gained popularity, the Asia Cup’s structure underwent various adjustments from its original two-year schedule. The Asia Cup’s first two competitions, in 1984 and 1986, featured matches between only India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
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The first-ever Asia Cup in the T20 format was held in 2016
Bangladesh made their debut in the competition in 1986, and six teams competed in the 2004 edition. One Day International (ODI) matches were contested in each of the first 12 editions. It was announced in 2016 that the event’s format will alternate between ODIs and Twenty20.
In 2016, the first-ever Asia Cup in the T20 format was held. India narrowly trounced Bangladesh in their own country by eight wickets. In the history of the Asia Cup for cricket, India has had the most success. They are the reigning champions after winning the first competition in 1984. Seven times in total (six ODI and one T20I), the Indian cricket team has won the continental title.
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Most Runs in Asia Cup
1. Sanath Jayasuriya
Sanath Jayasuriya, a former batsman for Sri Lanka and legend, is ranked as the top batsman on the list. From 1990 to 2008, The Little Dynamite represented Sri Lanka in international cricket. There hasn’t been a batsman who has dominated the Asia Cup more than Jayasuriya.
The Sri Lankan participated in 25 games and amassed a staggering 1220 runs at an average of 53.04 and a strike rate of 102.52 throughout that time. Along this, Jayasuriya made three half centuries and nine centuries.
2. Kumar Sangakara
Did you anticipate an Indian? I’m sorry to disappoint you, but Kumar Sangakkara, another Sri Lankan, is next on the list. The former Lankan vice-captain and wicket-keeper batsman had a significant influence on the Asia Cup. Sangakkara, also referred to as Sanga, participated in 24 matches in the competition, recording 1075 runs at an average of 48.86 and an 84.51 strike rate.
During this competition, Sanga recorded 8 half centuries and 4 centuries.
3. Sachin Tendulkar
Was the name you were looking for this one? Well, it’s here at last! No other than Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar is third on the record of most runs scored in the Asia Cup. Between 2000 and 2018, the Indian Master Blaster, widely regarded as the best batsman of all time, participated in 21 Asia Cup games. Tendulkar amassed 971 runs with an 85.47 strike rate and an average of 51.10.
During this time, Sachin led India in scoring in all formats with 7 half centuries and 2 centuries.
Asia Cup’s Top Run Scorers(ODI’s)
| Pos. | Player | Team | Matches | Period | Runs | HS | Avg. | 100 | 50 |
| 1. | Sanath Jayasuriya | SL | 25 | 1990-2008 | 1220 | 130 | 53.04 | 6 | 3 |
| 2. | Kumar Sangakkara | SL | 24 | 2004-2014 | 1075 | 121 | 48.86 | 4 | 8 |
| 3. | Sachin Tendulkar | IND | 23 | 1990-2012 | 971 | 114 | 51.1 | 2 | 7 |
| 4. | Shoaib Malik | PAK | 21 | 2000-2018 | 907 | 143 | 64.78 | 3 | 4 |
| 5. | Rohit Sharma | IND | 27 | 2008-2018 | 883 | 111* | 42.04 | 1 | 7 |
| 6. | Virat Kohli | IND | 16 | 2010-2016 | 766 | 183 | 63.83 | 3 | 2 |
| 7. | Arjuna Ranatunga | SL | 19 | 1984-1997 | 741 | 131* | 57 | 1 | 6 |
| 8. | Mushfiqur Rahim | BAN | 26 | 2008-2018 | 739 | 144 | 32.13 | 2 | 2 |
| 9. | MS Dhoni | IND | 24 | 2008-2018 | 690 | 109* | 69 | 1 | 3 |
| 10. | Mahela Jayawardene | SL | 28 | 2000-2014 | 674 | 29.3 | 78 | 0 | 7 |
Most Runs in Asia Cup (T20s):
| BATSMEN | RUNS | INNINGS | HIGH SCORE | AVERAGE | 50s/100s |
| Virat Kohli (IND) | 429 | 9 | 122* | 85.80 | 3/1 |
| Mohammad Rizwan (PAK) | 281 | 6 | 78* | 56.20 | 3/0 |
| Rohit Sharma (IND) | 271 | 9 | 83 | 30.11 | 2/0 |
| Babar Hayat (HKG) | 235 | 5 | 122 | 47.00 | 1/1 |
| Ibrahim Zadran (AFG) | 196 | 5 | 64* | 65.33 | 1/0 |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa (SL) | 191 | 6 | 71* | 47.75 | 1/0 |
| Sabbir Rahman (BAN) | 181 | 6 | 80 | 36.20 | 1/0 |
| Muhammad Usman (UAE) | 176 | 7 | 46 | 29.33 | 0/0 |
| Najibullah Zadran (AFG) | 176 | 8 | 60* | 35.20 | 1/0 |
| Pathum Nissanka (SL) | 173 | 6 | 55* | 34.60 | 2/0 |
Highest and Lowest team total(ODI’s)
Highest team total in Asia Cup:
Pakistan’s 385/7 in 2010 was the highest team total in the Asia Cup thanks to Shahid Afridi’s 60-ball 124.
Lowest team total in Asia Cup:
Bangladesh holds the record for the lowest team total in the Asia Cup, having been held to 87 in 34.2 overs by Pakistan in 2000.
Highest and Lowest team total(T20)
Highest team total in Asia Cup:
India recorded the highest team total in the Asia Cup when they registered 166/6 in 20 overs (excluding qualifiers) in the same match when Rohit Sharma scored 83 runs against Bangladesh.
Lowest team total in Asia Cup:
India defeated the UAE by just 81/9 in the eighth Asia Cup game. The lowest team total in T20I matches thus far in the competition’s history is this one.
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