The Top 10 Six Hitters In The Asia Cup So Far
The Asia Cup, a premier cricket tournament, has witnessed some breathtaking six-hitting over the years. The tournament has seen a tally of batters clearing the boundaries with bold hits, from classic stroke-makers to modern-day power hitters.
In this article, we will look at the remarkable performances of the top 10 six hitters in the Asia Cup, highlighting their explosive batting and the impact they had on the tournament, from the thunderous strikes of Suresh Raina to the sheer dominance of Rohit Sharma.
10. Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja, a legendary all-rounder, has yet to smash many boundaries in Asia Cup. So far, he has knocked only three sixes in the Asia Cup in 8 innings between 2010 and 2018, accumulating 157 runs.
9. Virat Kohli
The modern-day batting maestro, Virat Kohli, hit four sixes in the Asia Cup. Kohli played ten innings between 2010 and 2014, accumulating 613 runs at an average of 61.30. Kohli’s highest score of 183 is the only highest score ever made in the history of the Asia Cup.
8. Ajay Jadeja
Ajay Jadeja, a hard-hitting middle-order batsman, hit five sixes in the Asia Cup, playing four innings between 1995 and 2000, scoring 126.
7. Ambati Rayudu, Yuvraj Singh and Navjot Singh Sidhu
The trio of Ambati Rayudu, Yuvraj Singh, and Navjot Singh Sidhu holds the seventh spot for scoring the most sixes in Asia Cup.
Ambati Rayudu, known for his silent aggressive batting in limited-overs cricket, struck seven sixes in the Asia Cup from 2014 and 2018, playing nine innings and scoring 260 runs at an average of 43.33.
Yuvraj Singh, commonly known for his six sixes in a row against the English in South Africa during the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup. This destructive middle-order batsman smashed seven sixes in the Asia Cup. Yuvraj played ten innings between 2004 and 2008, accumulating 312 runs.
Navjot Singh Sidhu, an attacking opener, drilled seven sixes in the Asia Cup. Sidhu played 12 innings between 1988 and 1997, accumulating 530 runs with a highest score of 104.
6. Shikhar Dhawan & Sachin Tendulkar
The duo of Shikhar Dhawan & Sachin Tendulkar holds the sixth spot for scoring the most sixes in Asia Cup. Shikhar Dhawan, known for his aggressive batting at the top of the order, beat eight sixes in the Asia Cup. Dhawan played nine matches between 2014 and 2018, scoring 534 runs at an average of 59.33.
The legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar delivered eight sixes in the Asia Cup between 1990 and 2012, accumulating 971 runs with a strike rate of 85.47.
5. Mohammad Azharuddin
Mohammad Azharuddin, the stylish batsman from India, struck nine sixes in the Asia Cup. He played 13 innings between 1988 and 2000, accumulating 468 runs.
4. MS Dhoni & Virender Sehwag
The former Indian captain, MS Dhoni, delivers 12 sixes in the Asia Cup. Dhoni played 16 innings between 2008 and 2018, amassing 648 runs.
Virender Sehwag, known for his aggressive batting style, hit 12 sixes in the Asia Cup during 2004-2010, scoring 509 with a strike rate of 113.87.
3. Sourav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly managed to smash 13 sixes in the Asia Cup. He played 12 innings from 1997 to 2004, accumulating 518 runs at an average of 51.80 with a highest score of 135*.
2. Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma’s exceptional six-hitting capacity displayed in the Asia Cup over time. He smashed 17 sixes during his 21 innings between 2008 and 2018, with a highest score of 111*.
1. Suresh Raina
In the Asia Cup, Suresh Raina showed his batting power with bat. He played in 13 matches from 2008 to 2012, scoring 547 runs by smashing 18 sixes with the highest score of 116* runs.
Asia Cup Schedule
The Asian Cricket Council is expected to announce the dates for the Asia Cup 2023 soon. However, the venue selection process has posed a challenge, causing a delay in releasing the schedule. The tournament, slated to be hosted by Pakistan, is scheduled to commence on August 31 and conclude with the final on September 17.
Asia Cup Venue
The upcoming Asia Cup 2023 is set to adopt a unique hybrid model due to recent developments. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has declined to send the Indian team to Pakistan, changing the tournament’s format.
As a result, the opening matches of the Asia Cup will be hosted in Pakistan, while the remaining games, including the final, will take place in Sri Lanka. Pakistan will host only four matches, while the remaining nine games, including all of Team India’s matches, will be played in Sri Lanka.
How Many Teams Will Participate in Asia Cup in 2023
The Asia Cup 2023 will witness the participation of teams from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal. It’s a special occasion for Nepal as they debut in this tournament.
There will be 13 matches, including the league stage, super-4 matches, and the highly anticipated final. The teams will divide further into two groups: India, Pakistan, and Nepal in one group and Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh in the other.
