🌟 Introduction: Asia Cup 2025 in Numbers
Asia Cup 2025 Statistics.The Asia Cup 2025, played in the UAE from 9th to 28th September, has been a rollercoaster ride of thrilling T20 cricket. From India’s dominance with bat and ball to Bangladesh’s rise in the Super Four, the tournament has already produced unforgettable stats.
Numbers in cricket don’t just record performances—they tell stories. Behind every run, wicket, strike rate, or average, lies a tale of resilience, dominance, or heartbreak. Let’s dive deep into the Asia Cup 2025 statistics, updated with Super Four data, and break down who’s shining, who’s struggling, and what fans should watch for next.
📉 Team Performance Trends
Group Stage Points Table (Example)
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 3 | 3 | 0 | +3.547 | 6 |
| Sri Lanka | 3 | 3 | 0 | +1.278 | 6 |
| Pakistan | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1.790 | 4 |
| Bangladesh | 3 | 1 | 2 | -0.270 | 2 |
| UAE | 3 | 1 | 2 | -1.984 | 2 |
| Oman | 3 | 0 | 3 | -2.600 | 0 |
👉 Observation:
- India and Sri Lanka dominated the group stage.
- Bangladesh and UAE showed sparks but lacked consistency.
- Oman struggled against bigger teams, highlighting the gap at this level.
🏏 Super Four Points Table
The Super Four stage is the heart of the Asia Cup—it decides who makes it to the grand finale.
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.689 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.226 |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.121 |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -0.590 |
👉 Observation: India lead with the best NRR, while Sri Lanka are struggling with two losses. Bangladesh and Pakistan are fighting hard for the second final spot.
🔥 Top Run Scorers (Including Super Four Performances)
| Rank | Player | Team | Runs | Matches | Avg | Strike Rate | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhishek Sharma | India | 173 | 4 | 43.25 | 208.43 | 74 |
| 2 | Sahibzada Farhan | Pakistan | 156 | 5 | 31.20 | 107.59 | 61 |
| 3 | Pathum Nissanka | Sri Lanka | 154 | 5 | 30.80 | 146.67 | 52 |
| 4 | Towhid Hridoy | Bangladesh | 127 | 4 | 42.33 | 124.51 | 48 |
| 5 | Kusal Mendis | Sri Lanka | 122 | 5 | 30.00 | 132.0 | 47 |
📌 Note:
- Abhishek Sharma’s strike rate above 200 shows India’s fearless approach.
- Towhid Hridoy’s consistency is a silver lining for Bangladesh.
- Sri Lanka’s reliance on Nissanka is clear, but he hasn’t been enough to turn games.
🎯 Leading Wicket Takers
| Rank | Player | Team | Wickets | Matches | Economy | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuldeep Yadav | India | 9 | 4 | 6.02 | 4/7 |
| 2 | Junaid Siddique | UAE | 9 | 3 | 7.10 | 3/18 |
| 3 | Mustafizur Rahman | Bangladesh | 7 | 4 | 7.50 | 3/24 |
| 4 | Wanindu Hasaranga | Sri Lanka | 7 | 5 | 6.90 | 3/22 |
| 5 | Shaheen Shah Afridi | Pakistan | 6 | 5 | 7.20 | 3/28 |
Note:
- Kuldeep’s 4/7 was tournament-defining—it broke Bangladesh’s backbone.
- UAE’s Junaid Siddique being tied at the top is the biggest underdog story.
- Afridi’s strikes in the Super Four kept Pakistan alive.
⚡ Best Strike Rates (Minimum 50 Runs)
| Player | Team | SR | Runs | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Afghanistan | 217.07 | 89 | 3 |
| Abhishek Sharma | India | 208.43 | 173 | 4 |
| Shaheen Afridi | Pakistan | 206.45 | 64 | 3 |
| Mohammad Nabi | Afghanistan | 171.43 | 108 | 3 |
| Dasun Shanaka | Sri Lanka | 161.36 | 71 | 5 |
👉 Observation: Omarzai and Sharma are redefining power hitting in T20 cricket.
🧮 Best Batting Averages (Minimum 3 Matches)
| Player | Team | Avg | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamim Hossain | Bangladesh | 67.00 | 67 |
| Jaker Ali | Bangladesh | 62.00 | 62 |
| Suryakumar yadav | India | 54.0 | 54 |
| Nizakat khan | Hong Kong China | 47.0 | 94 |
| Saif Hassan | Bangladesh | 45.50 | 91 |
📌 Bangladesh’s middle-order duo of Shamim & Jaker show they’re the team’s future engine room.
🏟️ Record Performances
- Fastest Fifty: Abhishek Sharma (19 balls vs Pakistan).
- Best Bowling Figures: Kuldeep Yadav (4/7 vs Bangladesh).
- Highest Team Total: India – 204/5 vs UAE.
- Lowest Team Total: Oman – 87 all out vs Sri Lanka.
- Highest Partnership: Gill & Abhishek – 112 vs Pakistan.
📉 Super Four Match Highlights
✅ India vs Pakistan
- Pakistan: 171/5
- India: 172/4 (won by 6 wickets)
- Highlights: Abhishek Sharma (74 off 39), Gill (47 off 28), 105-run opening stand.
✅ Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka: 134/8
- Pakistan: 136/5 (won by 5 wickets)
- Highlights: Shaheen Afridi (3/28), Nawaz’s finishing knock.
✅ Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka: 168/7
- Bangladesh: 169/6 (won by 4 wickets, 1 ball left)
- Highlights: Shanaka (64 off 37), Hridoy & Hassan’s fifties.
🌱 Emerging Trends
- India’s fearless opening combo – Gill + Sharma are redefining starts.
- Bangladesh’s young middle order – Hridoy, Shamim, Jaker providing stability.
- Sri Lanka’s decline – Despite Shanaka’s heroics, team struggles in Super Four.
- Pakistan’s balance – Afridi + Farhan keeping them alive.
- Associate nations impact – UAE’s Siddique showing smaller teams can compete.
❓ FAQs
Q1. Who is the top run scorer in Asia Cup 2025?
👉 Abhishek Sharma (India) – 173 runs.
Q2. Who has taken the most wickets?
👉 Kuldeep Yadav (India) & Junaid Siddique (UAE) – 9 each.
Q3. Which team leads the Super Four points table?
👉 India, with 2 points and the best NRR (+0.689).
Q4. Which was the highest team score?
👉 India – 204/5 vs UAE.
Q5. Which bowler has the best figures so far?
👉 Kuldeep Yadav – 4/7 vs Bangladesh
