The Asia Cup is not just a cricket tournament; it’s a stage where the finest from Asia compete to establish their supremacy. The 2023 edition, co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka, is no exception. With each match unfolding, the excitement has escalated, and as the final stages approach, the anticipation is palpable.
The Asia Cup 2023 has reached its final stage where India have already qualified for the final encounter on 17th September at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. India defeated Pakistan and Sri Lanka consecutively in their Super 4 fixtures and became the first team to qualify for the final. They will now face Bangladesh on 15th September in their last Super 4 game. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh are still in the race to confirm their fixture against India on Sunday.
In an ongoing tournament jointly hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka, we have witnessed some great performances with both bat and ball. Some players made a big impact that changed the momentum of the game. We saw some sky high shots and sixes that kept entertaining the fans. In this blog, we will have a look at top 10 Players with most sixes in Asia Cup 2023.
Top Players with Most Sixes in Asia Cup 2023
No | Batsmen | Team | 6s | Matches | Inns | R |
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1 | Rohit Sharma | IND | 11 | 6 | 5 | 194 |
2 | Iftikhar Ahmed | PAK | 6 | 5 | 3 | 179 |
3 | Shubman Gill | IND | 6 | 6 | 6 | 302 |
4 | Mohammad Nabi | AFG | 5 | 2 | 2 | 68 |
5 | Kusal Mendis | SL | 5 | 6 | 6 | 270 |
6 | Shakib Al Hasan | BAN | 4 | 5 | 5 | 173 |
7 | Babar Azam | PAK | 4 | 5 | 4 | 207 |
8 | Imam ul Haq | PAK | 4 | 4 | 3 | 92 |
9 | Mehidy Hasan Miraz | BAN | 3 | 5 | 5 | 158 |
10 | Axar Patel | IND | 3 | 2 | 2 | 68 |
Now, let’s talk about the players who hit the most sixes in this Asia Cup 2023:
- Rohit Sharma (India): Leading the chart is Rohit Sharma with a whopping 11 sixes in just 4 matches! With 194 runs to his name, he’s proven to be a vital player for India.
- Mohammad Nabi (Afghanistan): Nabi has smashed 5 sixes in only 2 matches, making him a force to reckon with. He has scored a total of 68 runs so far.
- Iftikhar Ahmed (Pakistan): Iftikhar stands out with 4 sixes in 4 matches. Contributing 132 runs, he’s been crucial for Pakistan’s batting lineup.
- Babar Azam (Pakistan): Another gem from Pakistan, Babar has also hit 4 sixes in 4 matches. With a total of 178 runs, he’s one of the top run-scorers of the tournament.
- Imam-ul-Haq (Pakistan): Imam-ul-Haq has kept pace with his teammates, striking 4 sixes in 4 matches and accumulating 92 runs.
- Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka): Representing the co-hosts, Mendis has also made his mark with 4 sixes in 4 matches, contributing 162 runs to Sri Lanka’s cause.
- Ishan Kishan (India): Another young Indian talent, Kishan has hit 3 sixes in 4 matches, with a total of 115 runs.
- Virat Kohli (India): One of the most celebrated cricketers, Kohli has made 3 sixes in 4 matches and has scored 129 runs for his team.
- Mehidy Hasan (Bangladesh): Mehidy isn’t far behind, with 3 sixes in 4 matches. He’s contributed a commendable 145 runs for Bangladesh.
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh): Rounding off the top 10 is Shanto with 2 sixes in 2 matches, boasting an impressive score of 193 runs.
The players on this list have given fans a lot of fun moments with their big hits in Asia cup 2023. We’re all watching to see if anyone new comes up on this list or if the top players hit even more sixes will be updated here.