The Asia Cup has always been a festival of cricket, bringing together top Asian nations and producing high-voltage matches. Over the years, power-hitting has become an integral part of modern cricket, and sixes have become the ultimate thrill factor for fans. From Sanath Jayasuriya and Shahid Afridi in ODIs to Virat Kohli and Najibullah Zadran in T20Is, some incredible hitters have left their mark.
This article covers the most sixes in Asia Cup history — across both T20I and ODI formats — along with a look at the top-performing teams that have entertained fans with maximum sixes.
Most Sixes in Asia Cup (ODI)
In the ODI format, some legendary names dominate the six-hitting charts.
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Sixes | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rohit Sharma | India | 28 | 939 | 28 | 2008–2023 |
| 2 | Shahid Afridi | Pakistan | 23 | 532 | 26 | 1997–2014 |
| 3 | Sanath Jayasuriya | Sri Lanka | 25 | 1220 | 23 | 1990–2008 |
| 4 | Suresh Raina | India | 13 | 547 | 18 | 2008–2012 |
| 5 | Mohammad Nabi | Afghanistan | 11 | 267 | 13 | 2014–2023 |
Key Highlight:
Rohit Sharma’s ability to clear the rope consistently makes him the most dangerous six-hitter in Asia Cup ODI history. His elegant lofted shots and pull shots have thrilled fans for over a decade.
Read more: Rohit Sharma Captaincy Record
Most Sixes in Asia Cup (T20I)
The T20 format is naturally more aggressive, and this is where we see the rise of players like Najibullah Zadran, Rohit Sharma, and Babar Hayat who have made a name for their big-hitting abilities.
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Sixes | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Najibullah Zadran | Afghanistan | 8 | 176 | 13 | 2016–2022 |
| 2 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Afghanistan | 5 | 152 | 12 | 2022 |
| 3 | Rohit Sharma | India | 9 | 271 | 12 | 2016–2022 |
| 4 | Virat Kohli | India | 10 | 429 | 11 | 2016–2022 |
| 5 | Babar Hayat | Hong Kong | 5 | 235 | 10 | 2016–2022 |
Key Highlight:
Najibullah Zadran’s fearless batting and high strike rate (157.14) have made him Afghanistan’s most reliable six-hitter in T20 Asia Cup matches.
Top 5 Teams with Most Sixes in Asia Cup (Combined T20 + ODI)
| Rank | Team | Format | Approx. Sixes (ODI + T20) | Notable Six-Hitters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | ODI + T20 | 150+ | Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Suryakumar Yadav |
| 2 | Pakistan | ODI + T20 | 140+ | Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Rizwan |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | ODI + T20 | 130+ | Sanath Jayasuriya, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Mendis |
| 4 | Afghanistan | ODI + T20 | 100+ | Najibullah Zadran, Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi |
| 5 | Bangladesh | ODI + T20 | 90+ | Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Tamim Iqbal |
Observation: India comfortably leads the chart thanks to their power-packed batting lineup across eras — from Sachin Tendulkar & Sehwag to Kohli & Rohit.
The Asia Cup has evolved into a six-hitting festival, especially in the T20 era. While Rohit Sharma dominates ODI six-hitting records, Najibullah Zadran is currently the top six-hitter in T20s. With the next editions of the Asia Cup coming up, expect these records to be challenged as teams aim for higher strike rates and more explosive batting displays.
