Scoring a century in an international match is a remarkable feat—but doing it in the pressure cooker of Asia Cup cricket takes real skill and resilience. The tournament has produced legends—players who rose to the occasion again and again, etching unforgettable centuries into Asia Cup lore. Let’s celebrate those who have done it the most.
Most Centuries in Asia Cup – ODI Format
| Player | Team | Span | Matches | 100s | 50s | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanath Jayasuriya | Sri Lanka | 1990–2008 | 25 | 6 | 3 | Aggressive starts, including 130 vs India (2004) |
| Virat Kohli | India | 2010–2023 | 16 | 4 | 1 | His 183 vs Pakistan (2012) remains Asia Cup high score |
| Kumar Sangakkara | Sri Lanka | 2004–2014 | 24 | 4 | 8 | Anchor of Sri Lankan batting, instrumental in 2014 |
| Shoaib Malik | Pakistan | 2000–2018 | 17 | 3 | 3 | Calm, powerful, including a stellar 143 vs India |
| Lahiru Thirimanne | Sri Lanka | 2012–2014 | 8 | 2 | — | Reliable top-order strength in 2014 edition |
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Most Centuries in Asia Cup – T20 Format
Although centuries are rare in T20s, two stand tall in Asia Cup T20 history:
- Babar Hayat (Hong Kong): 122 vs Oman in 2016 – the first T20 century in Asia Cup history.
- Virat Kohli (India): 122* vs Afghanistan in 2022 – a sublime innings that set the stage on fire.
Top 5 Iconic Centuries in Asia Cup (Both Formats)
| Rank | Player | Score | Team | Opponent | Format | Year/Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virat Kohli | 183 | India | Pakistan | ODI | 2012 |
| 2 | Sanath Jayasuriya | 130 | Sri Lanka | India | ODI | 2004 |
| 3 | Shoaib Malik | 143 | Pakistan | India | ODI | 2004 |
| 4 | Babar Hayat | 122 | Hong Kong | Oman | T20 | 2016 (Qualifier) |
| 5 | Virat Kohli | 122* | India | Afghanistan | T20 | 2022 |
Summery
Whether it’s the composure of Sangakkara, the aggressive genius of Jayasuriya, or the consistency and big-innings promise of Kohli, the Asia Cup has seen its share of century-makers. Even in T20 cricket, where the format is brief, Kohli and Babar Hayat delivered moments of brilliance that remain etched in fans’ memories.
These centuries did more than score runs—they shifted match momentum, inspired teammates, and gave fans enduring highlights.
