Most Fifties in Asia Cup T20 format, Virat Kohli on top

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Most Fifties in Asia Cup T20 format: Cricket fans are eagerly waiting for the upcoming season of Asia Cup. It is worth noting that this time Asia Cup is starting from 9th September in UAE. Keeping in mind the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026, this time Asia Cup is being played in T20 format.

At the same time, Asia Cup has been played in T20 format twice before (2016, 2022). During this time many players performed brilliantly and gave match winning performances for their respective teams and scored half-centuries. On the other hand, today in this news we are going to tell about the top-5 cricketers who have scored the most half-centuries in the T20 format of Asia Cup.

Top 5 Batsmen with the Most Fifties in Asia Cup T20

Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka) - 2 Fifties

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Sri Lanka's young batsman Kusal Mendis has also proved his talent by scoring 2 half-centuries in the Asia Cup T20. He is known for his fast and attractive batting. Mendis has made a significant contribution to the team with his innings and has emerged as a strong batsman for the future.

Babar Hayat (Hong Kong) - 2 Fifties

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Hong Kong batsman Babar Hayat has also made it to this list, which shows that players from small countries can also shine on the big stage. He has scored 2 half-centuries in the Asia Cup T20. Babar Hayat's explosive batting has pulled his team out of difficult situations many times.

3. Dinesh Chandimal - 2 Fifties

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Sri Lanka's experienced batsman Dinesh Chandimal is at number three in terms of scoring the most half-centuries in the T20 format of the Asia Cup. Let us tell you that Chandimal scored a total of 149 runs in four innings played during the Asia Cup 2016 at an average of 37.25 and a strike rate of 109.55. During this, two half-centuries also came off Dinesh's bat.

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2. Mohammad Rizwan - 3 Fifties

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Former Pakistan captain and experienced wicketkeeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan is at number two in terms of scoring the most half-centuries in the T20 format of the Asia Cup. Rizwan was seen playing for the Pakistan team in the Asia Cup 2022, and batted brilliantly for the team. Rizwan scored a total of 281 runs in 6 innings played that season at an average of 56.20 and a strike rate of 117.57. Rizwan had scored three half-centuries during this period.

1. Virat Kohli - 4 Fifties

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Former Indian captain and legendary batsman Virat Kohli is at number one in terms of scoring the most half-centuries in the T20 format of the Asia Cup. Kohli has scored a total of four half-centuries in the T20 format of the Asia Cup.

Kohli has participated in the 2016 and 2022 Asia Cup and during this time he has scored a total of 429 runs in 10 matches played at an average of 58.80 and a strike rate of 132. However, now Kohli has said goodbye to T20 International cricket. Due to this he will not be seen in action in the upcoming Asia Cup.

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