Asia Cup T20I Records: Top 5 Highest Individual Scores Feat. Virat Kohli

Top 5 Highest Individual Scores In Asia Cup T20I [Source: @CricCrazyV,  @ICC/X.com]

The Asia Cup has always produced high-octane games, stunning innings, and moments that were never forgotten. Though team rivalries grab the limelight, there are certain batsmen who have made their marks in history with fiery individual showmanship.

From Virat Kohli’s magical century to Rohit Sharma’s classic stroke play, the Asia Cup T20I has witnessed some of the finest innings. On that note, here's a glimpse of the top 5 individual highest scores in Asia Cup T20I history.

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5. Sabbir Rahman – 80 vs Sri Lanka (2016, Mirpur)

5. Sabbir Rahman – 80 vs Sri Lanka (2016, Mirpur) [Source: @ICC/X.com]

Bangladesh's Sabbir Rahman played one of his best T20I innings against Sri Lanka in Mirpur in the 2016 Asia Cup. His 80 off 54, filled with 10 fours, was played under enormous pressure. 

The elegant right-hander held firm in front of a powerful Lankan bowling lineup, taking Bangladesh to a respectable score of 147 runs. Sri Lanka lost by 23 runs in the run chase, and Rahman picked up the player of the match award.

4. Rohit Sharma – 83 vs Bangladesh (2016, Mirpur)

4. Rohit Sharma – 83 vs Bangladesh (2016, Mirpur) [Source: @ICC/X.com]

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has a knack for rising to big occasions, and his 83 off 55 balls against Bangladesh in the 2016 Asia Cup opener is the perfect testament. Batting as an opener, Rohit bailed India out with calmness and then switched gears with ease with sixes and fours. 

His innings helped India reach 166/6, a winning total, and demonstrated why Rohit is among the best in limited-overs cricket. India went on to win the match by 45 runs, and Rohit was awarded the man of the match.

3. Rahmanullah Gurbaz – 84 vs Sri Lanka (2022, Sharjah)

3. Rahmanullah Gurbaz – 84 vs Sri Lanka (2022, Sharjah) [Source: @StarSportsIndia/X.com]

Afghanistan's batting sensation Rahmanullah Gurbaz was at his devastating best for the 2022 Asia Cup against Sri Lanka, hitting a record-breakingly fabulous 84 off just 45 balls. Gurbaz dispatched boundaries (6 sixes) with ease and controlled the Sri Lankan bowlers. His knock powered Afghanistan to 175/6. Though his team lost by 4 wickets, Gurbaz set the tone for an aggressive brand of cricket.

2. Babar Hayat – 122 vs Oman (2016, Fatullah)

2. Babar Hayat – 122 vs Oman (2016, Fatullah) [Source: @CricketHK/X.com]

At No.2 is not Pakistan’s Babar Azam, but Hong Kong’s Babar Hayat. In the 2016 Asia Cup qualifier match against Oman, Hayat played a spectacular knock of 122 runs off 60 balls. His innings was filled with 9 fours and 7 sixes, revealing raw energy and aggressive stroke play. 

Even though he did not play for a full-member country, Hayat's performance stands among the greatest innings of Asia Cup history, indicating that talent knows no boundaries.

1. Virat Kohli – 122 vs Afghanistan (2022, Dubai)

1. Virat Kohli – 122 vs Afghanistan (2022, Dubai) [Source: @Shebas_10dulkar/X.com]

Virat Kohli ended a long wait for his 71st international century in style during the 2022 Asia Cup. Against Afghanistan at Dubai, Kohli hit an unbeaten 122 runs from only 61 deliveries, the highest-ever total in Asia Cup T20I history. 

His knock contained 12 fours and 6 sixes, the perfect combination of timing, aggression, and intent. Kohli’s knock also silenced critics who doubted his form and proved why he’s still called the "Chase Master". Kohli’s knock powered India to 212 runs total, and Afghanistan were bundled for 111, leading to a 101-run landslide victory for the men in blue.

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