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Most Runs in Asia Cup T20 – Top 10 List

The Asia Cup is one of the most prestigious cricket tournaments, contested between Asian cricketing nations. Traditionally, it was played in the ODI format, but since 2016, the tournament has also included the T20 format, making it more exciting for fans.

The Asia Cup 2025, being held between 9th September and 28th September 2025, is currently being played in the T20 format with 8 participating nations. These include the 5 full-time ACC members (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan) and 3 qualifiers (Oman, UAE, Hong Kong) who secured their spots through the 2024 ACC Men’s Premier Cup.

This is the third edition of the Asia Cup in the T20 format, following its successful runs in 2016 and 2022.

Who Scored the Most Runs in the Asia Cup T20 Format?

The record for the most runs in Asia Cup T20 format belongs to Virat Kohli from India.

  • Total Runs: 429
  • Innings: 9
  • Highest Score: 122* (vs Afghanistan, 2022)

Kohli’s remarkable consistency and match-winning knocks make him the standout performer in Asia Cup T20 history. His century against Afghanistan in the 2022 edition is particularly remembered as one of his best innings in T20 internationals.

Top 10 Most Run Scorers in Asia Cup T20 Format

Here is the list of the top 10 run scorers in Asia Cup T20 format:

Player Name Country Matches Innings Runs Highest Score
Virat Kohli India 10 9 429 122*
Pathum Nissanka Sri Lanka 11 11 327 68
Babar Hayat Hong Kong 8 8 292 122
Mohammad Rizwan Pakistan 6 6 281 78*
Kusal Mendis Sri Lanka 11 11 277 74*
Rohit Sharma India 9 9 271 83
Abhishek Sharma India 5 5 248 75
Ibrahim Zadran Afghanistan 8 8 226 64*
Fakhar Zaman Pakistan 11 11 218 53
Rahmanullah Gurbaz Afghanistan 8 8 209 84

Key Highlights

  • Virat Kohli dominates the list with the most runs and the highest individual score (122*).
  • Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis represent Sri Lanka as consistent performers at the top of the order.
  • Babar Hayat from Hong Kong has surprised many with his 292 runs, including a highest score of 122.
  • Abhishek Sharma, the young Indian opener, has already made a strong mark in the 2025 edition, scoring 248 runs in just 5 innings.
  • Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran showcase the country’s growing batting depth in T20 cricket.
Sumit Arora

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