The Asia Cup has been a great competition for Asian cricket lovers, but it has gone the extra step since the time this tournament also started to be held in the T20I format. The T20I format was first tried in 2016, and since then, ahead of every T20 World Cup, this event is played in this format.
Since the addition of the T20 format in 2016, the tournament has given birth to many memorable innings. This platform has been a great opportunity for batsmen to prove themselves, and many players have left their mark here. Now let's take a look at the three batsmen who have scored the most runs in Asia Cup T20I history.
1. Virat Kohli – India
The name at the top of this list is Virat Kohli, who has scored 429 runs in 10 matches so far. His average is 85.80, which is the highest for any batsman who has played five or more innings. The most special of his innings was his unbeaten 122-run innings against Afghanistan in the 2022 Asia Cup, which is the highest individual score in the history of the tournament. Kohli's approach has always been different; he plays patiently in the beginning, and as the innings progresses, he accelerates the run rate. This is the reason why his name holds a special place in the history of the Asia Cup T20I. The stalwart won't be part of the Asia Cup 2025 as he has already retired from this format.
2. Mohammad Rizwan – Pakistan
In second place is Pakistan's reliable wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan, who has scored 281 runs in just six matches. His biggest strength is his consistency, and he keeps the innings together so that other batsmen can play freely. The Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter was the highest run scorer in the 2022 Asia Cup, and his batting put Pakistan in a strong position on many occasions. Rizwan's innings often give stability, and his shot selection makes him special in times of pressure. However, he will not be part of the Asia Cup 2025, as he has been sidelined from the Pakistan T20I squad.
3. Rohit Sharma – India
In third place is Rohit Sharma, who has scored 271 runs in nine matches. India's current ODI captain is known for his fast start and big shots. In the Asia Cup T20I, Rohit has laid the foundation of the innings many times and put pressure on the opposition bowlers by playing aggressively in the initial overs. His best innings have been of 83 runs, which shows his class and ability to play for a long time. The Hitman won't be part of the Asia Cup 2025, as he has also retired from this format with Kohli post T20 World Cup 2024.
