The Asia Cup has produced some of the most thrilling batting performances in cricket history. While overall run aggregates get attention, the real test of a player’s consistency comes in a single edition, where every match counts and pressure is sky-high.
Over the years, many players have left their mark by scoring heavily in just one season — from Sanath Jayasuriya’s 2008 domination to Virat Kohli and Mohammad Rizwan’s 2022 T20 heroics. Here’s a detailed look at the most runs scored in a single Asia Cup edition, for both ODI and T20 formats.
Most Runs in a Single Asia Cup Edition – T20I
The 2025 Asia Cup T20 has seen batting fireworks, with Abhishek Sharma leading the charts with his explosive stroke play, followed closely by Pathum Nissanka and Saif Hassan. Earlier editions also witnessed iconic performances like Mohammad Rizwan’s consistency and Virat Kohli’s epic comeback in 2022.
Most Runs in a Single Asia Cup Edition – T20I
| Rank | Player | Team | Year | Matches | Runs | HS | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhishek Sharma | India | 2025 | 7 | 314 | 75 | 44.85 | 200 | – | 3 |
| 2 | Mohammad Rizwan | Pakistan | 2022 | 6 | 281 | 78* | 56.2 | 117.57 | – | 3 |
| 3 | V Kohli | India | 2022 | 5 | 276 | 122* | 92 | 147.59 | 1 | 2 |
| 4 | P Nissanka | Sri Lanka | 2025 | 6 | 261 | 107 | 43.5 | 160.12 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | Sahibzada Farhan | Pakistan | 2025 | 7 | 217 | 58 | 31 | 116.04 | – | 2 |
| 6 | Tilak Varma | India | 2025 | 6 | 213 | 69* | 71 | 131.48 | – | 1 |
| 7 | Ibrahim Zadran | Afghanistan | 2022 | 5 | 196 | 64* | 65.33 | 104.25 | – | 1 |
| 8 | Babar Hayat | Hong Kong | 2022 | 3 | 194 | 122 | 64.66 | 160.33 | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | PBB Rajapaksa | Sri Lanka | 2015/16 | 6 | 191 | 71* | 47.75 | 149.21 | – | 1 |
| 10 | Fakhar Zaman | Pakistan | 2022 | 7 | 181 | 50 | 30.16 | 120.66 | – | 1 |
T20 Insights:
- Highest Strike Rate (Top Performers 2025): Abhishek Sharma – 200.00
- Centurions: Pathum Nissanka (2025), Virat Kohli (2022), Babar Hayat (2016)
- Game-Changer: Kohli’s 122* vs Afghanistan (2022) still ranks among the finest T20I innings ever played.
Read more: Most Runs in Asia Cup History
Most Runs in a Single Asia Cup Edition – ODI
The 2008 Asia Cup saw a run-fest, with several batters crossing the 300-run mark. Sanath Jayasuriya leads the chart with a mammoth 378 runs in just 5 matches at a stunning strike rate of 126.00, including two centuries.
ODI Insights:
- Highest Average: Virat Kohli – 119.00 (2012)
- Most 100s in a Single Edition: Kumar Sangakkara (3 in 2008)
- Recent Star: Shubman Gill’s 302 runs in 2023 showed India’s next-gen batting dominance.
Read more: Most Successful Captains in Asia Cup History
These stats show how 2008 was the golden run-fest for ODIs, and 2022 marked a turning point for T20 batting dominance. While Jayasuriya’s 378 runs still stand tall as the highest in ODI history, Abhishek Sharma’s 309-run tally in 2025 is the new benchmark for T20 cricket, surpassing Rizwan and Kohli.
With Asia Cup 2025 completed, batters like Abhishek Sharma, Pathum Nissanka, and Saif Hassan have now etched their names into Asia Cup history with remarkable performances.
Conclusion
The Asia Cup is not just about team glory — it is also about individual brilliance under pressure. From Jayasuriya’s heroics in 2008 to Kohli’s resurgence in 2022, and now Abhishek Sharma’s 309-run dominance in 2025, the tournament continues to give fans unforgettable moments. The stage remains one of the ultimate tests for batters under pressure, with every edition rewriting history.
