Top 5 Batting Performers So Far in Asia Cup 2025
As the Asia Cup 2025 reaches its high-stakes Super Four stage, some of the tournament’s brightest stars have already left their mark with the bat. Whether anchoring an innings or launching blistering assaults in powerplays, these batters have played crucial roles in shaping their teams’ fortunes. Let’s take a look at the top five batting performers so far, ranked by runs, strike rate, and match impact. So let’s have a look at Top 5 Batting Performers in Asia Cup 2025.
5. Kusal Mendis
Matches: 4 | Runs: 122 | Strike Rate: 125.77 | 50s: 1 | Average: 40.66
Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis has once again stepped up in big moments for Sri Lanka. His top score of 74 not out was a classy innings that combined composure with acceleration. Mendis’ ability to rotate strike and find boundaries at crucial junctures has made him a stabilizing force in Sri Lanka’s middle order.
4. Towhid Hridoy
Matches: 4 | Runs: 127 | Strike Rate: 124.50 | 50s: 1 | Average: 42.33
Towhid Hridoy continues to mature into one of Bangladesh’s most dependable middle-order players. Scoring 127 runs at a healthy average of 42.33, he’s played crucial rescue acts, especially after top-order collapses. His 58-run knock under pressure against Sri Lanka in the Super Four opener was a match-defining performance, showcasing his temperament and finishing ability.
3. Sahibzada Farhan
Matches: 4 | Runs: 132 | Strike Rate: 101.53 | 50s: 1 | Average: 33.00
Though not the flashiest, Sahibzada Farhan has played the role of a sheet anchor for Pakistan. His 132 runs have come at a steady average of 33.00, with a composed knock of 58 being the highlight. While his strike rate is slightly below par in T20 terms, his job has been to absorb pressure and allow stroke-players around him to flourish — a role he’s executed with quiet effectiveness.
2. Pathum Nissanka
Matches: 4 | Runs: 146 | Strike Rate: 148.97 | 50s: 2 | Average: 36.50
A model of consistency, Pathum Nissanka has once again delivered for Sri Lanka at the top. With two half-centuries in four matches, he’s set the platform every time. His strike rate of nearly 149 is impressive for an opener who balances aggression with technique. Nissanka’s calm presence has helped anchor Sri Lanka’s top-order, especially when wickets have fallen at the other end.
1. Abhishek Sharma
Matches: 4 | Runs: 173 | Strike Rate: 208.43 | 50s: 1 | Average: 43.25
India’s young opener Abhishek Sharma has lit up the tournament with his fearless strokeplay. In just four matches, he’s smashed 173 runs off 83 balls, striking at an eye-popping 208.43 — the highest in the tournament so far. With 17 fours and 12 sixes, Abhishek has provided India with rapid-fire starts that have completely shifted momentum early in the innings. His highest score of 74 came in a pressure run-chase, underlining his ability to perform when it matters most.
Players to Watch in the Knockouts
With the Super Four stage in full swing, these batters will be key to their teams’ chances of reaching the final. Whether it’s Abhishek’s firepower or Hridoy’s cool-headed finishing, Asia Cup 2025 is proving to be a showcase of both emerging and established batting talents.
These five batters have not only scored runs but have done so when it mattered most. As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on whether they can continue this form into the knockout stages.
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