Highest Powerplay Scores in Asia Cup T20: The Men’s T20 Asia Cup has always been a stage for aggressive batting. With Only Six overs of fielding restrictions, teams look to maximize the powerplay by sending in top batters.
Over the year, we have witnessed some unforgettable batting performances where teams look 1st six overs to maximize and put pressure on bowling teams.
Here, we look at the Highest Powerplay Scores in Asia Cup T20 history and what happened in those games.
Highest Powerplay Scores in Asia Cup T20- Top 5 List
1. Afghanistan – 83/0 vs Sri Lanka (Dubai, 2022)
Afghanistan stunned Sri Lanka in the opening match of the 2022 Asia Cup. Hazratullah Zazai and Rahmanullah Gurbaz have fire that day, smashing continues boundaries. Both fearless approaches gave Afghanistan the record for the highest ever powerplay score in Asia Cup history.
At the end, Afghanistan won the match with ease by 8 wickets.
2. India – 61/1 vs Pakistan ( Dubai,2022)
India lit up the power play against arch-rivals Pakistan. After losing 1st match, Team India took charge in that match, both Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul dealing with sixes and fours. India lost Rohit Sharma, but the fire continues at the end of the powerplay.
3. Sri Lanka – 57/2 vs Bangladesh (Dubai, 2022)
Chasing the target, Sri Lanka’s top order went on the attack against Bangladesh. Kusal Mendis played some blistering shots and put the team’s total 57 in the powerplay, but Sri Lanka lost 2 wickets. At the end Sri Lanka team chased down the total in the final over in a thriller.
4. Pakistan – 55/1 vs Hong Kong (Sharjah, 2022)
Pakistan openers Rizwan and Babar Azam showed no mercy on Hong Kong bowlers in the Asia Cup 2022 group-stage match. Pakistan made 55 runs in the power play and won the match one-sidedly. Rizwan played counter-attacking shots, and Baber played an anchor role in that game.
5. India – 54/0 vs Bangladesh ( Colombo, 2026)
India’s openers, Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma, provided an amazing start for the team in the group stage of the Asia Cup in 2016. Rohit Sharma’s clean hitting and Shikhar Dhawan’s fearless approach set the foundation for an easy chase. Their unbeaten 54 runs in the powerplay remain one of India’s most impressive starts in Asia Cup T20 history.
Top 5 Powerplay Scores in Asia Cup
| Rank | Team | Powerplay Score | Opponent | Venue | Year | Match Stage |
| 1 | Afghanistan | 83/0 | Sri Lanka | Dubai | 2022 | Group Stage |
| 2 | India | 62/1 | Pakistan | Dubai | 2022 | Super Four |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 57/2 | Bangladesh | Dubai | 2022 | Group Stage |
| 4 | Pakistan | 55/1 | Hong Kong | Sharjah | 2022 | Group Stage |
| 5 | India | 54/0 | Bangladesh | Colombo | 2016 | Group Stage |
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