Who have scored most runs and taken most wickets for India in Asia Cup history?

The Asia Cup 2023 is well underway; the tournament began on August 30 and is being co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It is worth noting that the tournament is being held in the ODI format due to the ODI World Cup 2023 rapidly approaching.

With the tournament underway, team India will begin its campaign by taking on Pakistan in match 3 of the tournament. Over the years, there have been many Indian players who have put forth brilliant performances for India in the Asia Cup.

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Continuing on the same theme, let us have a look at the player with the most runs for India in the history of the Asia Cup. The record for most runs for India in Asia Cup history belongs to none other than former batter Sachin Tendulkar. The legendary cricketer was sensational for India whenever he played. Scoring 971 runs in 23 Asia Cup (ODI) matches, Tendulkar is the highest run-getter for India in the tournament. 

On the other hand, there have been many bowlers who have made a significant impact on India in the Asia Cup (ODI) as well. Former pacer Irfan Pathan sits at the top of the list. Pathan remains the highest wicket-taker for India in the Asia Cup (ODI). Pathan took 22 wickets in the 12 matches that he played in the tournament.

Apart from the Master Blaster, Rohit Sharma and former skipper MS Dhoni are some of the players who have amassed many runs for India in the Asia Cup (ODI) as well.

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It is worth noting that Rohit Sharma has amassed 745 for India in the tournament, whereas MS Dhoni has scored a whopping 648 runs. The impact of all three batters on the Indian team has been widely recognised and they have been or were key factors for the side’s performance in the tournament.

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Apart from Pathan, Ravindra Jadeja and Sachin Tendulkar feature among India’s highest wicket-takers in the Asia Cup (ODI). Jadeja has taken 19 wickets in the tournament, whereas Tendulkar took 17 wickets throughout his career.