India’s Record-Breaking Powerplay in Asia Cup 2025 – India stamped their authority in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash against Bangladesh, registering their highest-ever powerplay score in T20 Asia Cup history. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill launched a fiery assault, racing India to 72 runs in just six overs. This explosive start broke all previous records and set the stage for a dominating display.
What made this powerplay special was the way India approached it—after a cautious first three overs, the openers shifted gears and completely dismantled Bangladesh’s bowling attack. Their fearless batting immediately put India in the driver’s seat
India’s Highest Powerplay Totals in T20 Asia Cup
India has consistently shown aggressive batting in recent Asia Cup editions. Here’s a look at their top powerplay scores in the tournament’s T20 history:
| Runs | Opponent | Year | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | Bangladesh | 2025 | Super Four |
| 69 | Pakistan | 2025 | Super Four |
| 62 | Pakistan | 2022 | Asia Cup |
| 61 | Pakistan | 2025 | Group Stage |
This shows India’s dominance in recent tournaments, especially against arch-rivals Pakistan, where they have registered multiple 60+ powerplay totals.
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Abhishek Sharma & Shubman Gill: The Game-Changers
The highlight of India’s record powerplay was the opening partnership between Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill.
- Abhishek Sharma smashed boundaries at will, reaching his half-century in just 25 balls. His fearless strokeplay included both six-hitting power and clever placement.
- Shubman Gill, on the other hand, provided steady support with a quick 29 off 19 balls in the Bangladesh clash and 47 against Pakistan earlier in the Super Four stage.
Together, the duo put up partnerships of 77 vs Bangladesh and 105 vs Pakistan, showcasing their ability to dominate in high-pressure matches.
Other Notable Powerplay Records in Asia Cup
The India vs Pakistan Super Four clash also witnessed history, as both teams recorded their highest-ever powerplay scores against each other in T20Is:
- Pakistan: 55/1 (2025, Dubai) – their best powerplay start against India.
- India: 69/0 (2025, Dubai) – their highest against Pakistan, beating the previous best of 62/1 in 2022.
This double feat highlighted how the modern T20 format is shaping into a batsman’s game, especially during the field restrictions of the first six overs.
Powerplay overs are the most crucial in T20 cricket. Teams look to maximize field restrictions, and India’s performance in the 2025 Asia Cup proved how important aggressive starts can be. By dominating early, India not only built momentum but also psychologically pressured the opposition bowlers.
Abhishek Sharma’s consistency at the top has made him the leading run-scorer of the tournament (248 runs in 5 innings), while Gill’s return to the T20 setup has been promising with valuable contributions.
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Conclusion
India’s 72-run powerplay against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup 2025 has now gone down as the highest-ever in Asia Cup T20 history. With multiple 60+ powerplays in the same edition, the Men in Blue have set a benchmark for explosive starts in the tournament.
As India continues their campaign, fans will eagerly wait to see if this aggressive opening approach leads them to lift another Asia Cup trophy.
