Rohit Sharma Asia Cup Stats: Runs, Centuries, Fifties, Highest Score
Rohit Sharma’s Asia Cup journey is one of the great long-running stories in Indian cricket. From a 21-year-old middle-order debutant in 2008 to the captain who lifted the trophy in 2018, the Hitman has been a constant presence at Asia’s premier tournament for a decade and a half.
With 939 ODI runs at an average of nearly 47, one century, nine fifties and the most sixes of any batter in ODI Asia Cup history, Rohit belongs firmly among the tournament’s all-time greats. This guide covers every number that matters: his overall stats, edition-by-edition record, iconic innings, captaincy record and where he stands in the Asia Cup history books.
Rohit Sharma Asia Cup Career Stats
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Average | 100s | 50s | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ODI Asia Cup | 28 | 26 | 939 | 111* | 46.95 | 1 | 9 | 28 |
| T20I Asia Cup | 9 | 9 | 271 | 83 | 30.11 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| All Formats | 37 | 35 | 1,210 | 111* | 41.72 | 1 | 11 | 40 |
Rohit’s ODI numbers are the headline. Across 26 innings from 2008 to 2023, he scored 939 runs at 46.95, making him one of only a handful of batters to pass 900 ODI runs in Asia Cup history. His 28 sixes are the most by any batter in ODI Asia Cups, a fitting record for a man nicknamed the Hitman.
In the T20I editions of 2016 and 2022, he added 271 runs in nine innings with a highest score of 83. Rohit retired from T20 internationals in 2024, so his T20 Asia Cup numbers are final.
Asia Cup Edition-by-Edition Record
| Edition | Format | Innings | Runs | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | ODI | 4 | 76 | 45 |
| 2010 | ODI | 5 | 110 | 69 |
| 2012 | ODI | 4 | 108 | 68 |
| 2014 | ODI | 3 | 92 | 56 |
| 2016 | T20I | 5 | 138 | 83 |
| 2018 | ODI | 5 | 317 | 111* |
| 2022 | T20I | 4 | 133 | 72 |
| 2023 | ODI | 5 | 194 | 74* |
The early editions tell the story of a young talent still finding his feet. Rohit made his Asia Cup debut in 2008 in Pakistan, batting mostly in the middle order, and his numbers through 2010 and 2012 were steady rather than spectacular. The 2014 edition, where India crashed out early, was another quiet tournament for him personally.
Everything changed in 2018. Now a settled opener and the stand-in captain, Rohit produced the defining Asia Cup campaign of his career: 317 runs in five innings at an average of 105.65, including his only Asia Cup century.
In 2023, at 36, he was still India’s most reliable batter in the tournament with 194 runs in five innings, including three consecutive fifties, and he lifted the trophy as captain.
The 111* Against Pakistan: His Greatest Asia Cup Innings
Every great Asia Cup career needs a defining innings, and Rohit’s came in Dubai on 23 September 2018. Chasing 238 against Pakistan in the Super Four stage, captain Rohit Sharma played one of the great pressure innings in the tournament’s history.
He finished unbeaten on 111 from 119 balls, with seven fours and four sixes, as India romped home by nine wickets with more than ten overs to spare. It was a masterclass in pacing a chase: watchful at the start, then increasingly dominant as the target shrank. His opening partner Shikhar Dhawan made 114 in the same innings, but it was Rohit’s calm authority that set the tone.
The 2018 Asia Cup had another Rohit classic. Earlier in the tournament, he smashed 83 not out off 104 balls against Bangladesh in Dubai, guiding a tricky chase with his trademark pull shots. His pull shot, played from well outside off stump, was the signature stroke of the entire tournament.
The Supporting Acts: 68 and Other Gems
Rohit’s only Asia Cup century overshadows a collection of excellent supporting innings. In Mirpur in 2012, chasing Pakistan’s 329 for 6, Rohit walked in at number four and made 68 off 83 balls with five fours and a six. While Virat Kohli’s 183 stole the headlines, Rohit’s calm 68 carried India past the 300-mark before he fell, and India completed the chase with 13 balls to spare.
In 2010, his 69 against Sri Lanka in Dambulla was a lone hand in a losing cause but showed his class against high-quality spin. Three more fifties against Pakistan across different editions underlined his appetite for the big occasion, a rivalry that has also produced some of the best individual innings by Pakistan batters in Asia Cup history. Across his ODI Asia Cup career, Rohit reached fifty on ten occasions in 26 innings, a conversion rate any opener would be proud of.
Captaincy Record: Two Titles as Leader
Rohit Sharma is a four-time Asia Cup winner with India. He was part of the victorious squads in 2010 and 2016, then captained India to the title in 2018 in MS Dhoni’s absence. That 2018 triumph was significant: with Virat Kohli rested, Rohit led a young side through an unbeaten tournament in the UAE.
He returned as captain for the 2023 edition in Sri Lanka and Pakistan. India dominated the tournament, culminating in the most one-sided final in Asia Cup history: Mohammed Siraj’s devastating 6 for 21 bundled Sri Lanka out for 50 in Colombo, and India chased it down without losing a wicket. The 2023 final also ranks among the biggest wins in Asia Cup history by any measure. Rohit finished the 2023 edition with 194 runs, including half-centuries against Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
His leadership at Asia Cups was marked by calm decision-making and a willingness to back young players, qualities that later defined his tenure as India’s full-time captain across formats.
Rohit Sharma’s Asia Cup Records
Rohit’s name appears throughout the Asia Cup record books:
– 939 ODI runs, among the top five run-scorers in ODI Asia Cup history. – 28 sixes, the most by any batter in ODI Asia Cups. – Four Asia Cup titles (2010, 2016, 2018, 2023), the last two as captain. – 317 runs in 2018, one of the great single-edition campaigns in tournament history. – 1,210 combined runs across ODI and T20I Asia Cups, crossing the 1,000-run mark that few Indians have reached.
He fell just short of becoming the highest run-scorer in ODI Asia Cup history, a record that remains with Sri Lanka’s greats. But in terms of six-hitting and longevity at the top, few can match him.
Batting Style That Defined an Era
Rohit’s Asia Cup career mirrored his evolution as a batter. The young middle-order player of 2008 became the destructive opener of 2013 onwards, and his Asia Cup numbers track that transformation perfectly. His ability to hit sixes against both pace and spin made him uniquely suited to Asian conditions, where spinners dominate the middle overs.
The pull shot remained his weapon of choice throughout. Bowlers knew it was coming and still could not stop it. His 83 against Bangladesh in 2016, played mostly off the back foot, is still shown in coaching clinics as the definitive modern pull shot.
For fans tracking his overall white-ball numbers, Rohit Sharma’s IPL career followed a similar arc from precocious talent to champion captain, with five titles as Mumbai Indians skipper.
What Comes Next
Rohit retired from T20 internationals after India’s 2024 T20 World Cup triumph, which means the 2025 Asia Cup, played in the T20 format, passed without him. His ODI career, however, continues. The next ODI Asia Cup will be the true test of whether the Hitman adds a final chapter to his continental story.
At 38, Rohit remains India’s ODI captain and one of the format’s most feared openers. If he plays another ODI Asia Cup, the all-time run-scoring record could yet be within reach. Whatever happens, his Asia Cup legacy, 939 runs, 28 sixes, three titles and that unforgettable 111 not out against Pakistan, is secure.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many runs has Rohit Sharma scored in the Asia Cup?
Rohit Sharma has scored 939 runs in 26 ODI Asia Cup innings at an average of 46.95, plus 271 runs in nine T20I Asia Cup innings. His combined Asia Cup tally stands at 1,210 runs.
How many centuries does Rohit Sharma have in the Asia Cup?
Rohit has one Asia Cup century: an unbeaten 111 against Pakistan in the 2018 Super Four match in Dubai, which India won by nine wickets.
What is Rohit Sharma’s highest score in the Asia Cup?
His highest Asia Cup score is 111 not out against Pakistan at Dubai in 2018. In T20I Asia Cups, his highest is 83 against Bangladesh in 2016.
How many Asia Cup titles has Rohit Sharma won?
Rohit is a four-time Asia Cup winner: with India in 2010 and 2016, and as captain in 2018 and 2023.
Did Rohit Sharma play in the 2025 Asia Cup?
No. The 2025 Asia Cup was played in the T20 format, and Rohit had retired from T20 internationals in 2024, so he was not part of India’s squad.
Who has hit the most sixes in ODI Asia Cup history?
Rohit Sharma holds the record with 28 sixes in ODI Asia Cups, the most by any batter in the tournament’s ODI history.
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