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The Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled to start from September 9 and Team India will start their campaign on September 10 against the UAE. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will announce India's squad on August 19. The upcoming edition of the tournament will take place in T20 format, considering the upcoming T20 World Cup, which will take place next year.
The Asia Cup has a rich history, dating back to 1984, and has witnessed some of the game's greatest players, including Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma, showcase their talent on this prestigious stage. However, when it comes to scoring the most runs in the history of the Asia Cup, it's not an Indian cricketer, but Sri Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuriya who holds the top spot.
Asia Cup's Leading Run-Scorers (ODI + T20 Formats)
1. Sanath Jayasuriya – Sri Lanka
Jayasuriya tops the all-time run charts in Asia Cup history across both ODI and T20 formats. He has scored 1,220 runs in 25 matches at an impressive average of 53.04, including six centuries.
2. Rohit Sharma – India
Indian captain Rohit Sharma ranks second, with 1,210 runs in 36 matches at an average of 46.95. He is just 10 runs short of surpassing Jayasuriya and has scored one century in Asia Cup matches.
3. Virat Kohli – India
Close behind is Virat Kohli, who has scored 1,171 runs in 26 matches at a average of 61.83, including four centuries.
4. Kumar Sangakkara – Sri Lanka
Another Sri Lankan legend, Kumar Sangakkara, is fourth on the list with 1,075 runs in 26 matches, averaging 48.86.
5. Sachin Tendulkar – India
Indian great Sachin Tendulkar rounds out the top five. He scored 971 runs in 25 matches at an average of 51.10, including two centuries.
The eight-team tournament is divided into two Groups, A and B. India, Pakistan, UAE and Oman are part of Group A, and Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Hong Kong are part of Group B.
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