Top 5 records that are almost impossible to break in Asia Cup 2023

The Asia Cup 2023 is scheduled to take place from August 31 to September 17, with India and Pakistan emerging as the frontrunners in the competition.

As we eagerly anticipate the upcoming tournament, it is worth taking a moment to reflect upon the extraordinary records established by Asian cricket legends.

In the 2012 Asia Cup, Pakistan's openers, Nasir Jamshed and Mohammad Hafeez, displayed exceptional performance by scoring a remarkable total of 224 runs together. This outstanding partnership stands as the highest record in the tournament's history.

Former Indian captain MS Dhoni holds the record for leading a team in the most matches in the Asia Cup. He captained the Indian team in the tournament from 2008 to 2012.

Sanath Jayasuriya, the renowned Sri Lankan opener and batting legend, stands out as the unrivaled record holder for the most centuries in the history of the Asia Cup. Throughout the period spanning from 1990 to 2008, this explosive opener showcased his exceptional skills by amassing an impressive tally of six centuries in the tournament.

Kumar Sangakkara and MS Dhoniare widely regarded as the finest wicketkeepers in the history of cricket. Remarkably, they share the record for the highest number of dismissals as wicketkeepers in the Asia Cup, with an impressive tally of 36 each.

Ajantha Mendis, a highly skilled spinner from Sri Lanka, delivered an exceptional performance during the 2008 Asia Cup. In the final against India, he astoundingly claimed 6 wickets, conceding a mere 13 runs.

During the 2012 Asia Cup, Virat Kohli, an emerging star in Indian cricket, achieved a remarkable feat by scoring an astounding 183 runs against Pakistan. This is the highest individual score in the history of the tournament.