Cricketing fever has reached its heights as the much anticipated Asia Cup 2023 is all set to begin on August 30 across Pakistan & Sri Lanka. Ahead of the beginning of the tournament, India’s Asia Cup 2023 squad has already created the buzz across the country. With the ODI World Cup 2023 in the picture, six Asian nations participating in the tournament will leave no stone unturned to make it a successful event. As Asia Cup 2023 will take place in the ODI format it will act as the preparatory ground for the ODI World Cup 2023. Teams will try to field their best Playing XI in the tournament to achieve success in the marquee event. And for achieving success in 50 overs format it’s crucial to have power-hitters in your lineup. Asia Cup since its inception in 1984 has witnessed batters going berserk by smashing sixes & fours. And with Asia Cup 2023 standing next door, we will have a look at the batters who have scripted their names in the history of Asia Cup by hitting most sixes
Top 5 Batters with Most Sixes in Asia Cup History
5) Sourav Ganguly (13 sixes)
Not surprisingly, ‘Prince of Calcutta’ Sourav Ganguly occupies fifth spot on the list of most sixes in Asia Cup History. Though the former India Captain managed to feature in just three editions of the Asia Cup from 2000 to 2004 he managed to make his presence felt by smashing 13 sixes in 13 fixtures he has played. Out of three editions, he led two seasons of Asia Cup amassing 518 runs in 13 fixtures at an enticing average of 51.80. The former BCCI President has led India in the Asia Cup 2004 Final which Sri Lanka won by 25 runs. Known for his best-timed shots & placement, Ganguly’s standout performance in the Asia Cup came against Bangaldesh in the 2000 edition where he scored unbeaten 135 runs. He is the one who has changed India’s mindset in Cricket after the match-fixing fiasco & is hailed as one of the greatest batsmen in the Indian Cricket team & Asia Cup history.
Matches Played: 13
Runs Scored: 518
No of Six: 13
No fo fours: 44
No of Century: 1
No of fifties: 4
