Most Runs in Asia Cup 2023 (Leading Run Scorer List)
With the Asia Cup 2023 right around the corner, many fans and spectators will be keen on witnessing some of their favourite players in action once again. The marquee tournament is all set to begin on August 30 with Pakistan taking on Nepal.
It is also worth noting that Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be co-hosting the tournament this time around, and will be held in a 50-over format, due to the ODI World Cup 2023 rapidly approaching. As the tournament begins, the various competing teams will be keen on staying on top of the Asia Cup Points Table, and like always, the batters of the respective sides could play a huge role.
Over the years, there have been many batters who have made a significant impact for their sides in the Asia Cup and are even featured in the list of Asia Cup most centuries by a batter. Players like Sachin Tendulkar, Sanath Jayasuriya, and many more are certified legends for their sides, and they fully deserve the status after their brilliant performances over the years.
Most runs in Asia Cup ODI Format History
| Player | Runs |
| Sanath Jayasuriya | 1220 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | 1075 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 971 |
| Shoaib Malik | 786 |
| Rohit Sharma | 745 |
Asia Cup Most Runs
| No | Player | Team | R | Mat | BF | Avg | H.S | SR | 4s | 6s | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shubman Gill | IND | 302 | 6 | 323 | 75.5 | 121 | 93.5 | 35 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | Kusal Mendis | SL | 270 | 6 | 315 | 45 | 92 | 85.71 | 27 | 5 | -- | 3 |
| 3 | Sadeera Samarawickrama | SL | 215 | 6 | 241 | 35.83 | 93 | 89.21 | 19 | 2 | -- | 2 |
| 4 | Babar Azam | PAK | 207 | 5 | 212 | 51.75 | 151 | 97.64 | 20 | 4 | 1 | -- |
| 5 | Mohammad Rizwan | PAK | 195 | 5 | 207 | 97.5 | 86 | 94.2 | 19 | 3 | -- | 2 |
| 6 | Rohit Sharma | IND | 194 | 6 | 180 | 48.5 | 74 | 107.78 | 21 | 11 | -- | 3 |
| 7 | Nazmul Hossain Shanto | BAN | 193 | 2 | 227 | 96.5 | 104 | 85.02 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Charith Asalanka | SL | 179 | 6 | 241 | 44.75 | 62 | 74.27 | 13 | 3 | -- | 1 |
| 9 | Iftikhar Ahmed | PAK | 179 | 5 | 146 | 89.5 | 109 | 122.6 | 16 | 6 | 1 | -- |
| 10 | Shakib Al Hasan | BAN | 173 | 5 | 178 | 43.25 | 80 | 97.19 | 18 | 4 | -- | 2 |
| 11 | KL Rahul | IND | 169 | 4 | 189 | 84.5 | 111 | 89.42 | 16 | 2 | 1 | -- |
| 12 | Mehidy Hasan Miraz | BAN | 158 | 5 | 188 | 39.5 | 112 | 84.04 | 12 | 3 | 1 | -- |
| 13 | Towhid Hridoy | BAN | 158 | 5 | 230 | 31.6 | 82 | 68.7 | 12 | 3 | -- | 2 |
| 14 | Ishan Kishan | IND | 143 | 6 | 175 | 47.67 | 82 | 81.71 | 13 | 3 | -- | 1 |
| 15 | Pathum Nissanka | SL | 132 | 6 | 168 | 22 | 41 | 78.57 | 17 | -- | -- | -- |
| 16 | Mushfiqur Rahim | BAN | 131 | 4 | 172 | 32.75 | 64 | 76.16 | 7 | 1 | -- | 1 |
| 17 | Virat Kohli | IND | 129 | 5 | 113 | 64.5 | 122 | 114.16 | 10 | 3 | 1 | -- |
| 18 | Hashmatullah Shahidi | AFG | 110 | 2 | 126 | 55 | 59 | 87.3 | 9 | 1 | -- | 2 |
| 19 | Hardik Pandya | IND | 92 | 5 | 108 | 46 | 87 | 85.19 | 7 | 1 | -- | 1 |
| 20 | Imam ul Haq | PAK | 92 | 4 | 116 | 30.67 | 78 | 79.31 | 7 | 4 | -- | 1 |
R: Runs, Inns: Innings, Avg: Average, SR: Strike Rate, H.S: Highest Score, Wkts: Wickets, Ovs: Overs, 4-Fers: Four Wicket Haul, 5-Fers: Five Wicket Haul, BBI: Best Bowling in Innings, RCI: Runs Conceded Innings, ECN: Economy, Mdns: Maidens, Mat: Matches, BF: Balls Faced