From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma: 10 Asia Cup records that may never be broken

During the 2012 Asia Cup, Virat Kohli’s sensational innings of 183 runs against the arch-rivals Pakistan in Dhaka still is the highest individual score in the tournament’s history. Even after 13 years, no one has come closer to this iconic record. (Photo- AFP)

In 2008, India thrashed Hong Kong by 256 runs, the biggest victory margin in Asia Cup history. Suresh Raina played a quick knock of 101 off 68, and Piyush Chawla took 4 wickets for 23 runs in that match, and the record margin is still untouched. (Photo- AFP)

In 2008, Sri Lankan legend Ajantha Mendis shocked the whole cricketing world with his bowling figures of 6/13 against India. This is still the best bowling figure in Asia Cup history. (Photo- AFP)

Sri Lankan pace legend Lasith Malinga holds the record for taking three five-wicket hauls in Asia Cup history. The second best is Ajantha Mendis with two times. Since both the legends are retired, Malinga’s record is safe. (AP Photo)

In the 2008 Asia Cup, Sri Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuriya smashed 378 runs in five matches. He was unstoppable in that season. He still holds the record of most runs by any batter in a single Asia Cup season. (Photo- AFP)

The Hitman Rohit Sharma holds the record of most sixes in Asia Cup history with 40 sixes. Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi is second best with 26, but after his retirement, Rohit’s record is secure. (Photo- ANI)

The ODI Captain of the Indian Team, Rohit Sharma, has played the most matches in the Asia Cup history, having featured in 37 games. After him, Ravindra Jadeja played 26 matches. (AP Photo)

Sri Lanka legend and spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan has a record of most wickets in the Asia Cup with 30, which shows his legacy and consistency in the game. (AP Photo)

Pakistan holds an unwanted record of giving 38 extras in a single match, and they have done it twice. No other team would want to break this record. (AP Photo)

The Sri Lankan run machine, Sanath Jayasuriya, was the player of big games. His record of six centuries is one of the unbreakable records of the Asia Cup, and it still looks impossible to break. (Photo- AFP)