Most Centuries in Asia Cup History (2022)

Asia Cup is the only cricket continental championship and this time Asia cup will commence on 27 august 2022 in United Arab Emirates (UAE). Six teams will be playing in Asia Cup – India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan while the last team will be one who gets qualified in the qualification match. Hong Kong, Kuwait, Singapore, and UAE will be contending for this opportunity.

The Asia Cup is alternately played in ODI and T20I formats, with the Indian cricket team winning the first T20I in 2016. The Asia Cup 2022 will be played in T20I format, with India defending its champion title. In the first match, Sri Lanka will face Afghanistan, while India will face Pakistan on August 28. Cricketers are preparing for the upcoming Asia Cup, which is getting fans more and more excited by the day.

However, in one-day cricket, there are many players who scored centuries in Asia Cup but there are few who have scored hundred in the T20I format. This time looking at the T20I world cup coming, Asia Cup is also featuring the T20I format and it will be interesting to see who will score the most hundreds in this event. Let’s look at the cricketer with the most hundreds in Asia Cup history.

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Sanath Jayasuriya

Sanath Jayasuriya, the Matara hurricane, has scored 1220 runs, the most by an individual in the Asia Cup. In 25 matches as a Sri Lankan cricketer, he faced 1190 balls with an impressive average of 53.04. Former captain of Sri Lanka Cricket team has smashed a 6 century in Asia Cup. After Vinod Kambli and Sachin Tendulkar, Jayasuriya is the third cricketer to score an ODI century on their birthday. On his 39th birthday, he accomplished this feat against Bangladesh in 2008. Sanath Jayasuriya set numerous cricket records that are still standing for others to break.

Kumar Sangakkara

Kumar Sangakkara, a former wicket-keeper, and batsman for the Sri Lankan cricket team scored 1075 runs in the Asia Cup. He is the second-highest run-scorer in the Asia Cricket Cup. After facing 1272 balls, Sangakkara has played 24 matches and smashed four 100s with a remarkable average of 48.86. Kumar Sangakkara is one of the greatest wicket-keepers in cricket history, holding numerous records in both batting and wicket-keeping.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, averaged 63.83 while scoring 766 runs in the Asia Cup while facing 769 balls. He has also scored three centuries in the Asia Cup to date. Virat Kohli is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of his generation. Virat became the first player to hold the top ICC ranking in 2013. He was also awarded ICC World Twenty-20 Man of the Tournament twice. He is one of the most successful captains in Indian cricket history. Many of the records he has set in cricket are difficult to match by other players.

Shoiab Malik

Pakistan cricketer Shoiab Malik has scored 907 runs in the Asia Cricket Cup at a commendable average of 64.78. In 21 matches, he has the fourth most centuries (3) in cricket history. From 2007 to 2009, Shoaib led the Pakistan cricket team. He made his One Day debut against the West Indies in 1999 and went on to have a lot of success in cricket. Malik is the first Asian to score 2000 runs in T20Is and the first to play 100 T20Is. Shoaib Malik is a Pakistan cricketer who bats in the middle order. Shoiab Malik was also barred from playing cricket for a year by the PCB in March 2010, but this ban was lifted after two months.

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Lahiru Thirrimanne

Lahiru Thirrimanne scored 363 runs at an average of 45.37 in the Asia Cup tournament, smashing two centuries. This left-handed batsman’s average (22.06) is the lowest in cricket history. However, his performance in ODIs was superior to others, and after moving to fourth place in the batting order in 2012, he was able to fully utilize his talent. Lahiru’s performance in the 2021 Test match demonstrated a strong return.

Asia Cup 2022 to Start on 27 August 2022, You can get live updates of the tournament here.

Frequently Asked Question:

Q. Who hit the most runs in Asia Cup?

A. Sri Lankan Cricketer, Sanath Jayasuriya has scored the Most run Asia Cup.

Q. Who hit the most hundred in ODI?

A. Cricket genius, Sachin Tendulkar hit most centuries in ODI.

Q. Which Cricketer took the most wickets in Asia Cup?

A. Lasith Malinga, Slinga the Malinga took the most number of wickets 33 in Asia Cup.