Asia Cup 2025 tournament is underway in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Indians are at the top of both run-scoring and wicket-taking charts
Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka is the only centurion of the tournament
The Asia Cup 2025 tournament, featuring eight teams, is being held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Teams are divided into two groups, each playing three group-stage matches. The top two from each group have advanced to the Super Four stage, leading to the final on September 28 in Dubai.
Matches in the Asia Cup 2025 have already produced exceptional individual performances and memorable moments. Azamatullah Omarzai set a new Afghanistan record by scoring the fastest T20I fifty in the tournament opener against Hong Kong.
For India, Kuldeep Yadav has delivered a standout bowling performance, taking 13 wickets across six matches. Abhishek Sharma has also impressed for India, hitting at a strike rate of over 200. The duo of Yadav and Sharma has also cemented themselves at the top of the charts of batting and bowling.
Pathum Nissanka has the highest individual score in the tournament with a century to his name. He is the only centurion in the tournament so far.
With that, here's a look at the top individual performers so far in the Asia Cup 2025:
Asia Cup 2025: Top 5 Highest Run-Scorers
| Rank | Matches | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | 4s | 6s |
| 1 | Abhishek Sharma | 6 | 309 | 51.5 | 204.64 | 31 | 19 |
| 2 | Pathum Nissanka | 6 | 261 | 43.5 | 160.12 | 23 | 11 |
| 3 | Saif Hassan | 4 | 178 | 44.5 | 128.06 | 8 | 12 |
| 4 | Sahibzada Farhan | 6 | 160 | 26.67 | 107.38 | 9 | 8 |
| 5 | Kusal Perera | 6 | 146 | 24.33 | 139.05 | 15 | 3 |
Asia Cup 2025: Highest Wicket-Taker
| Rank | Player | Matches | Overs | Wickets | Avg |
| 1 | Kuldeep Yadav | 6 | 21.1 | 13 | 9.85 |
| 2 | Junaid Siddique | 3 | 9 | 9 | 6.33 |
| 3 | Shaheen Afridi | 6 | 20.5 | 9 | 16 |
| 4 | Mustafizur Rahman | 6 | 23 | 9 | 19 |
| 5 | Haris Rauf | 4 | 14.4 | 9 | 12.78 |
The Asia Cup 2025 is not only a prestigious continental tournament but also serves as vital preparation for several national teams ahead of upcoming global ICC events, including the T20 World Cup 2026. The competition has already showcased both established stars and emerging cricket talent from across Asia.
