The Asia Cup T20 has witnessed some dominating performances where teams crushed their opponents by huge margins. These big wins are a reflection of superior batting, disciplined bowling, and complete team effort. From Pakistan’s record-breaking win against Hong Kong to India’s massive victories, here’s a detailed look at the highest margin wins in T20 Asia Cup history – by runs, wickets, and balls remaining.
Latest News: India registered their biggest win margin in Asia Cup 2025 by beating UAE by 9 wickets in the 2nd T20 at Dubai. Chasing just 58 runs, India finished the match in only 4.3 overs with 93 balls remaining, making it one of the fastest chases in Asia Cup T20 history. Abhishek Sharma scored a quick 30 off 16 balls, while Shubman Gill (20*) and captain Suryakumar Yadav (7*) remained unbeaten to seal the victory. This is now India’s highest win margin (by wickets and balls remaining) in Asia Cup 2025.
1. Dominance by Runs: Teams Posting Huge Totals
Winning a match by a huge margin of runs is a statement of power, especially in a short format like T20I. The biggest ever win in Asia Cup T20 history came when Pakistan defeated Hong Kong by 155 runs in Sharjah (2022).
Afghanistan also joined the elite list recently with a 94-run win over Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi (2025), which is now among the top 3 biggest wins in Asia Cup T20 history.
Top 10 Highest Margin Wins (By Runs) – Asia Cup T20I
| Rank | Winner | Margin (Runs) | Target | Opposition | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan | 155 runs | 194 | Hong Kong | Sharjah | 2022 |
| 2 | India | 101 runs | 213 | Afghanistan | Dubai | 2022 |
| 3 | Afghanistan | 94 runs | 189 | Hong Kong | Abu Dhabi | 2025 |
| 4 | UAE | 71 runs | 173 | Oman | Mirpur | 2016 |
| 5 | Afghanistan | 66 runs | 179 | Hong Kong | Mirpur | 2016 |
| 6 | Bangladesh | 51 runs | 134 | UAE | Mirpur | 2016 |
| 7 | India | 45 runs | 167 | Bangladesh | Mirpur | 2016 |
| 8 | India | 40 runs | 193 | Hong Kong | Dubai | 2022 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 23 runs | 148 | Sri Lanka | Mirpur | 2016 |
| 10 | Sri Lanka | 23 runs | 171 | Pakistan | Dubai | 2022 |
Read more: – Most Runs in Asia Cup History (T20I & ODI)
2. Biggest Wins by Wickets: One-Sided Chases
Chasing down a target with many wickets in hand shows total dominance. The most one-sided win came when India crushed UAE by 9 wickets — [UPDATED: chasing 58 in just 4.3 overs at Dubai in 2025]. This is now India’s most dominant win by wickets and one of the fastest in Asia Cup history.
Afghanistan also holds a special place with an 8-wicket win against Sri Lanka in Dubai (2022) – one of their most iconic Asia Cup moments.
Top 10 Highest Margin Wins (By Wickets) – Asia Cup T20I
Top 10 Highest Margin Wins (By Wickets) – Asia Cup T20I
| Rank | Winner | Margin (Wkts) | Target | Opposition | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 9 wickets | 58 | UAE | Dubai | 2025 [UPDATED] |
| 2 | India | 9 wickets | 82 | UAE | Mirpur | 2016 |
| 3 | Afghanistan | 8 wickets | 106 | Sri Lanka | Dubai | 2022 |
| 4 | India | 8 wickets | 121 | Bangladesh | Mirpur | 2016 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 7 wickets | 130 | UAE | Mirpur | 2016 |
| 6 | Afghanistan | 7 wickets | 128 | Bangladesh | Sharjah | 2022 |
| 7 | UAE | 6 wickets | 147 | Hong Kong | Fatullah | 2016 |
| 8 | Pakistan | 6 wickets | 151 | Sri Lanka | Mirpur | 2016 |
| 9 | Sri Lanka | 6 wickets | 174 | India | Dubai | 2022 |
| 10 | India | 5 wickets | 84 | Pakistan | Mirpur | 2016 |
Like to know? Most Wickets in Asia Cup History (ODI & T20I)
3. Biggest Wins by Balls Remaining: Fastest Chases
Sometimes the most impressive victories come when teams chase down targets with plenty of balls to spare, completely outclassing the opposition. India’s latest win against UAE (2025) is now one of the fastest chases in Asia Cup T20I history – finishing the game with 93 balls remaining.
Top 10 Wins (By Balls Remaining) – Asia Cup T20I
Top 10 Wins (By Balls Remaining) – Asia Cup T20I
| Rank | Winner | Balls Remaining | Target | Opposition | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 93 balls | 58 | UAE | Dubai | 2025 [UPDATED] |
| 2 | India | 59 balls | 82 | UAE | Mirpur | 2016 |
| 3 | Afghanistan | 59 balls | 106 | Sri Lanka | Dubai | 2022 |
| 4 | India | 27 balls | 84 | Pakistan | Mirpur | 2016 |
| 5 | Sri Lanka | 18 balls | 122 | Pakistan | Dubai | 2022 |
| 6 | UAE | 9 balls | 147 | Hong Kong | Fatullah | 2016 |
| 7 | Afghanistan | 9 balls | 128 | Bangladesh | Sharjah | 2022 |
| 8 | Pakistan | 8 balls | 130 | UAE | Mirpur | 2016 |
| 9 | India | 7 balls | 121 | Bangladesh | Mirpur | 2016 |
| 10 | Bangladesh | 5 balls | 130 | Pakistan | Mirpur | 2016 |
Read more: – Highest Strike Rates in Asia Cup History (T20 & ODI)
Key Takeaways
- India’s 9-wicket win over UAE in Dubai (Asia Cup 2025) is now their most dominant T20I win in Asia Cup history, finishing the chase in just 4.3 overs.
- Pakistan’s 155-run win over Hong Kong remains the biggest victory by runs in Asia Cup T20 history.
- Afghanistan’s rise in Asia Cup T20s is remarkable, with their 94-run win against Hong Kong now ranking among the top three.
These records show how Asia Cup T20 matches have produced some of the most one-sided yet memorable games, where teams not only dominated but also entertained fans with clinical performances.
