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Highest Run Chase in Asia Cup History (2025 Updated)

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Highest Run Chase in Asia Cup History

Summary

The Asia Cup has witnessed some thrilling run chases in cricket history. Explore the highest successful run chase, key performances, and unforgettable moments that shaped the tournament’s legacy.

The Asia Cup is the only top-tier continental tournament running at the international level. This tournament is hosted by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and comprises top nations from the Asian subcontinent. Over the years, the tournament has been known to host many high-scoring games, which makes the Asian rivalry more enjoyable and exciting. Teams like India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan have provided many strong totals that are a part of the highest run chase in Asia Cup 225.

List of Highest Run Chase in Asia Cup History | T20I

The T20I format is one of the most exciting and thrilling formats of international cricket. In the Asia Cup, we have witnessed many dominating and fantastic team performances in this format. Here is the list of the top 5 highest run chase in Asia Cup T20:

Rank

Team Name

Score

Opposition

Date

Ground

1

Sri Lanka

184

Bangladesh

1 Sept 2022

Dubai

2

Pakistan

182

India

4 Sept 2022

Dubai

3

Sri Lanka

176

Afghanistan

3 Sept 2022

Sharjah

4

India

174

Pakistan

21 Sept 2025

Dubai

5

Sri Lanka

174

India

6 Sept 2022

Dubai

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Which is the Highest Run Chase in Asia Cup T20 History?

The highest Asia Cup record run chase in T20I belongs to Sri Lanka, which they achieved by chasing 184 runs against Bangladesh in the 2022 edition of the Asia Cup in Dubai. The list of top 5 chases in T20I is:

5. Sri Lanka - 174 vs India | 2022

Pathum Nissanka
Pathum Nissanka (Image credits: official X account of ICC| X/@ICC)

During the 2022 edition of the Asia Cup, Sri Lanka managed to chase 174, the target set by India, with the help of openers Pathum Nissanka (52 runs off 37 balls) and Kusal Mendis (57 runs off 37 balls). The power-packed performance by the Lankans helped them script their name in one of the highest run chase in Asia Cup list.

4. India - 174 vs Pakistan | 2025

Indian Cricket Team
Indian Cricket Team (Image credits: official X account of BCCI| X/@BCCI)

The dominant force in the Asian subcontinent, the Indian Cricket Team, holds the record for the highest run chase in Asia Cup 2025. The attacking intent of openers Abhishek Sharma (74 runs off 39 balls) and Shubman Gill (47 runs off 28 balls) helped the Indian side to achieve the target of 174 runs set by the Pakistan Cricket Team in Dubai.

3. Sri Lanka - 176 vs Afghanistan | 2022

Sri Lanka Cricket Team
Sri Lanka Cricket Team (Image credits: official X account of ICC| X/@ICC)

The fantastic opening pair of Pathum Nissanka (35 runs off 28 balls) and Kusal Mendis (36 runs off 19 balls), followed by a quick firing knock from Bhanuka Rajapaksa, helped the Sri Lankan side to chase the total of 176 against Afghanistan in the 2022 Asia Cup in Sharjah.

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2. Pakistan - 182 vs India | 2022

Pakistan Cricket Team
Pakistan Cricket Team (Image credits: official X account of ICC| X/@ICC)

In the 2022 edition of the Asia Cup, the Pakistan Cricket Team showed a dominant performance against the Indian side, chasing the target of 182 runs with the help of Mohammad Rizwan (71 runs off 51 balls) and Mohammad Nawaz (42 runs off 20 balls) in Dubai. This match is one of the few T20I encounters between the nations that Pakistan has won.

1. Sri Lanka - 184 vs Bangladesh | 2022

Kusal Mendis
Kusal Mendis (Image credits: official X account of ICC| X/@ICC)

As of 2025, Sri Lanka's 184 runs against Bangladesh is the highest run chase in Asia Cup in the T20I format. Kusal Mendis (60 runs off 37 balls) played an important role with many short stints from other batters as well. This chase showcased the elegant and dominating form of the Sri Lankan side in the 2022 Asia Cup.

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List of Highest Run Chase in Asia Cup History | ODI

The ODI format has been a part of the Asia Cup tournaments for a very long period of time. All the Asian teams have enjoyed and witnessed many great matches in this format. Here is the list of top 5 highest run chases in Asia Cup ODI:

Rank

Team Name

Score

Opposition

Date

Ground

1

India

330

Pakistan

18 March 2012

Mirpur

2

Pakistan

327

Bangladesh

4 March 2014

Mirpur

3

India

309

Sri Lanka

3 July 2008

Karachi

4

Pakistan

309

India

2 July 2008

Karachi

5

India

300

Pakistan

26 June 2008

Karachi

Which is the Highest Run Chase in Asia Cup ODI History?

The highest Asia Cup record run chase in ODI belongs to the Indian Cricket Team, which they achieved by chasing 304 runs against Pakistan in the 2012 edition of the Asia Cup in Mirpur, Bangladesh. The list of the top 5 chases in ODI is:

5. India - 300 vs Pakistan | 2008

Virender Sehwag
Virender Sehwag (Image credits: official X account of ICC| X/@ICC)

One of the greatest aggressive openers in the world of cricket, Virender Sehwag, showcased his skills and intent by scoring 119 runs from 95 balls, along with Suresh Raina (84 runs off 69 balls), which helped the Indian Cricket Team to achieve the target of 300 against Pakistan in Karachi at the 2008 Asia Cup.

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4. Pakistan - 309 vs India | 2008

Younis Khan and Misbah ul Haq
Younis Khan and Misbah ul Haq (Image credits: official X account of Younis Khan| X/@YounusK75)

During the 2008 Asia Cup, the Indian Cricket Team and the Pakistan Cricket Team faced each other many times. The first encounter was won by India, whereas the Pakistan side chased down the target of 309 runs in the second game with the help of Younis Khan (123 runs off 117 balls) and Misbah ul Haq (70 runs off 62 balls).

3. India - 309 vs Sri Lanka | 2008

Gautam Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir (Image credits: official X account of ICC| X/@ICC)

In the Super Four match between India and Sri Lanka, the men in blue scripted history by chasing down 309 runs in Karachi with strong batting performances from Gautam Gambhir (68 runs off 61 balls), one of the best cricket captains in the world, MS Dhoni (67 runs off 62 balls), and Suresh Raina (54 runs off 66 balls). This victory helped the Indian Cricket Team to reach the Asia Cup 2008 finals.

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2. Pakistan - 327 vs Bangladesh | 2014

Ahmed Shehzad
Ahmed Shehzad (Image credits: official X account of ICC| X/@ICC)

Pakistani openers Ahmad Shehzad (103 runs off 123 balls) and Mohammad Hafeez (52 runs off 55 balls), followed by crucial knocks from Fawad Alam (74 runs off 70 balls) and Shahid Afridi (59 runs off 25 balls), helped the Pakistan Cricket Team to chase down one of the highest totals in Asia Cup of 327 runs, set up by Bangladesh in the 2014 Asia Cup.

1. India - 330 vs Pakistan | 2012

Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli (Image credits: official X account of ICC| X/@ICC)

The highest run chase in Asia Cup ODI history is chased down by the Indian Cricket Team, with the help of chase master of cricket, Virat Kohli (183 runs off 148 balls) and Rohit Sharma (68 runs off 83 balls). The young, dynamic batting duo in the middle order thrashed the Pakistani bowling attack and helped India to clinch a victory against arch-rivals Pakistan in the 2012 Asia Cup. This remains the highest ever run chase in ODI Asia Cup as of now.

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