The Asia Cup has been a prestigious tournament in the cricket calendar since its inception in 1984. Over the years, the competition has seen numerous memorable centuries, with players from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and other Asian nations making their mark. Here’s a look at some of the top players with the most centuries in the Asia Cup.
1. Shikhar Dhawan (India) – 3 Centuries
Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan leads the charge with three centuries in the Asia Cup. Known for his aggressive stroke play, Dhawan has been a consistent performer for India in the tournament, particularly in the 50-over format. His centuries against Sri Lanka and Pakistan have been key highlights of his Asia Cup career.
2. Sourav Ganguly (India) – 3 Centuries
Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly is another top performer in the Asia Cup, with three centuries to his name. Ganguly was a cornerstone of India’s top order in the early 2000s, and his performances in the 2000s helped India win their first Asia Cup in 2000.
3. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 3 Centuries
Sri Lanka’s explosive left-hander Sanath Jayasuriya also has three centuries in the Asia Cup. Known for his aggressive batting style, Jayasuriya’s contributions were instrumental in Sri Lanka’s dominance in the tournament, including their title win in 2004.
These players have not only contributed centuries but have also helped shape the history of the Asia Cup, making it one of the most exciting tournaments in cricket.
Player | Mat | Inns | Ave | 100 |
ST Jayasuriya (SL) | 25 | 24 | 53.04 | 6 |
V Kohli (IND) | 16 | 13 | 61.83 | 4 |
KC Sangakkara (SL) | 24 | 23 | 48.86 | 4 |
Shoaib Malik (PAK) | 17 | 15 | 65.50 | 3 |
HDRL Thirimanne (SL) | 8 | 8 | 45.37 | 2 |
S Dhawan (IND) | 9 | 9 | 59.33 | 2 |
SK Raina (IND) | 13 | 13 | 60.77 | 2 |
Younis Khan (PAK) | 14 | 13 | 49.63 | 2 |
Shahid Afridi (PAK) | 23 | 21 | 35.46 | 2 |
SR Tendulkar (IND) | 23 | 21 | 51.10 | 2 |
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