By Moneycontrol Sports Desk | August 14, 2025
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The ultimate Asia Cup legend with 1,220 runs and 22 wickets, Jayasuriya’s explosive batting and handy left-arm spin made him the tournament’s most valuable all-round performer.
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Across two decades, Tendulkar amassed 971 runs, delivering consistent match-winning knocks while also chipping in with useful leg-spin.
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Elegant and reliable, Sangakkara scored 1,075 runs in the Asia Cup, combining graceful strokeplay with sharp wicketkeeping skills.
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The modern master of chases, Kohli averages over 80 in Asia Cup ODIs, including his iconic 183 against Pakistan in 2012.
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A tactical genius and anchor in the middle order, Jayawardene’s 1,122 Asia Cup runs came with class and composure.
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Calm under pressure, Dhoni scored 648 runs at a superb average while leading India to three Asia Cup titles, cementing his legacy as a finisher and leader.
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Known for his fearless hitting and handy leg-spin, Afridi scored at a strike rate above 140 and claimed 30 wickets, including two unforgettable centuries against India.
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Bangladesh’s talisman, Shakib contributed 751 runs and 30 wickets, often carrying the team in crunch moments.
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The highest wicket-taker in Test cricket took 30 scalps in Asia Cup, Murali’s magical off-spin terrorized batsmen for years.
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The king of yorkers, Malinga took 33 wickets in Asia Cups, often dismantling batting line-ups with his slinging action.
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A mystery spinner who burst onto the scene with record-breaking 26 wickets in just 8 matches, including 6/13 in the 2008 final.
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With 941 runs and three Asia Cup titles, Rohit’s elegant strokeplay and leadership have made him one of the modern greats in the competition.