Virat Kohli holds the record of scoring the highest individual score in Asia Cup history. He scored 183 runs off 148 balls against Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Mirpur, during the 2012 edition. Kohli’s innings included a record 22 fours and 1 six.
Pakistan’s Babar Azam (151) is second, Younis Khan (144) and Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur Rahim (144) are tied for third place on the list of highest individual scores in the 50-overs Asia Cup. Shoaib Malik complete the top five list for the highest individual score in 50-overs Asia Cup.
Highest Individual Scores in Asia Cup 2023
Babar Azam is the highest individual scorer of the 2023 Asia Cup so far. He made 151 runs off 131 balls against Nepal with the help of 14 fours and 4 sixes.
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Against | Venue |
| Babar Azam (PAK) | 151 | 131 | 14 | 4 | vs Nepal | Multan |
| Virat Kohli (IND) | 122* | 94 | 9 | 3 | vs Pakistan | Colombo (RPS) |
| Shubman Gill (IND) | 121 | 133 | 8 | 5 | vs Bangladesh | Colombo (RPS) |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz (BAN) | 112* | 119 | 7 | 3 | vs Afghanistan | Lahore |
| KL Rahul (IND) | 111* | 94 | 12 | 2 | vs Pakistan | Colombo (RPS) |
Top 10 List Highest Individual Scores in Asia Cup (ODI)
Below is the list of the top 10 highest individual scores made in the Asia Cup ODI editions over the years.
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Against | Year |
| Virat Kohli (IND) | 183 | 148 | 22 | 1 | Pakistan | 2012 |
| Babar Azam (PAK) | 151 | 131 | 14 | 4 | Nepal | 2023 |
| Younis Khan (PAK) | 144 | 122 | 8 | 3 | Hong Kong | 2004 |
| Mushfiqur Rahim (BAN) | 144 | 150 | 11 | 4 | Sri Lanka | 2018 |
| Shoaib Malik (PAK) | 143 | 127 | 18 | 1 | India | 2004 |
| Virat Kohli (IND) | 136 | 122 | 16 | 2 | Bangladesh | 2014 |
| Sourav Ganguly (IND) | 135* | 124 | 6 | 7 | Bangladesh | 2000 |
| Arjuna Ranatunga (SL) | 131* | 152 | 17 | 0 | India | 1997 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya (SL) | 130 | 132 | 14 | 1 | India | 2004 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya (SL) | 130 | 88 | 16 | 6 | Bangladesh | 2008 |
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1) Virat Kohli: 183 vs Pakistan (2012)
India’s Virat Kohli holds the record for the highest individual score in Asia Cup in the 50-over format. Chasing a big target of 330 against arch-rivals Pakistan in the 2012 Asia Cup, Virat Kohli scored 183 runs off 148 balls, including 22 fours and one six, and powered India to a 6-wicket win in Mirpur, Bangladesh.
2) Babar Azam: 151 vs Nepal (2023)
Babar Azam features second in the top 5 highest individual scores in the Asia Cup. In the 2023 edition, Babar scored 151 off just 131 balls against debutants Nepal with the help of 14 fours and 4 sixes. Babar's match-winning hundred helped Pakistan score 342 runs in 50 overs and eventually win the match by a massive 238 runs in Multan.
3) Younis Khan: 144 vs Pakistan (2004)
Former Pakistan batter Younis Khan held the previous highest individual score in the Asia Cup. He played an impressive 144-run innings off 122 balls against debutants Hong Kong during the 2004 Asia Cup match in Colombo. His knock included 8 fours and 3 sixes and powered Pakistan to 343/5 in 50 overs. In reply, Hong Kong were bowled out for just 165 in 44.1 overs.
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4) Mushfiqur Rahim: 144 vs Sri Lanka (2018)
Bangladesh wicket-keeper batter Mushfiqur Rahim is third on the list for the highest individual score in the Asia Cup. During the 2018 Asia Cup group match, Rahim scored 144 runs off 150 balls, including 11 fours and four sixes against Sri Lanka at Dubai International Stadium. Bangladesh posted 261 runs on the board and dismissed Sri Lanka for just 124.
5) Shoaib Malik: 143 vs India (2004)
Shoaib Malik made 143 runs off 127 balls against India during the 2004 Asia Cup Super Fours match in Colombo. His brilliant hundred helped Pakistan post 300/9 in 50 overs. Chasing a big target, India could score 241/8 in their 50 overs, with Sachin Tendulkar scoring 78 runs.
Highest Individual Scores in Asia Cup T20
Here are the top 5 highest individual scores made in the 20-overs Asia Cup.
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Team | Against | Year |
| Virat Kohli | 122 | 61 | 12 | 6 | India | Afghanistan | 2022 |
| Babar Hayat | 122 | 60 | 9 | 7 | Hong Kong | Oman | 2016 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 84 | 45 | 4 | 6 | Afghanistan | Sri Lanka | 2022 |
| Rohit Sharma | 83 | 55 | 7 | 3 | India | Bangladesh | 2016 |
| Sabbir Rahman | 80 | 54 | 10 | 3 | Bangladesh | Sri Lanka | 2016 |
Also read: Asia Cup Winners and Runner-up List from 1984 to 2023
FAQs
Who scored the highest individual score in the Asia Cup ODI?
India’s Virat Kohli has the highest individual score in the 50-overs Asia Cup history, 183 runs off 148 balls vs Pakistan in Mirpur, 2012.
Who has the highest individual score in Asia Cup 2023?
Pakistan’s Babar Azam has the highest individual score in the 2023 Asia Cup, 151 runs off 131 balls vs Nepal in Multan, 2023.
What is the highest individual score in the Asia Cup T20?
Virat Kohli and Hong Kong’s Babar Hayat have the highest individual score in the T20 Asia Cup. Virat made 122* vs Afg in Dubai, 2022 and Hayat made 122 vs Oman in Fatullah, 2016.
