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Rohit Sharma: 11 sixes
Rohit Sharma hit the most sixes at the 2023 Asia Cup, 11 in 6 matches, as India won their eighth Asia Cup title by beating Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the final in Colombo on 17 September 2023. Shubman Gill and Iftikhar Ahmed were next with 6 each, and Gill was the tournament’s top run-scorer with 302.
Most Sixes in Asia Cup 2023: Top 10
| # | Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rohit Sharma | India | 6 | 194 | 11 |
| 2= | Shubman Gill | India | 6 | 302 | 6 |
| 2= | Iftikhar Ahmed | Pakistan | 5 | 179 | 6 |
| 4= | Kusal Mendis | Sri Lanka | 6 | 270 | 5 |
| 4= | Mohammad Nabi | Afghanistan | 2 | 68 | 5 |
| 6= | Babar Azam | Pakistan | 5 | 207 | 4 |
| 6= | Shakib Al Hasan | Bangladesh | 5 | 173 | 4 |
| 6= | Imam-ul-Haq | Pakistan | 4 | 92 | 4 |
| 9= | Mohammad Rizwan | Pakistan | 5 | 195 | 3 |
| 9= | Charith Asalanka | Sri Lanka | 6 | 179 | 3 |
Rohit Sharma: 11 Sixes and an Asia Cup Record
Rohit made three fifties at the top of the order, including 74* in the 10-wicket win over Nepal, when he hit five sixes. During the tournament he passed Shahid Afridi (26) for the most sixes in Asia Cup ODIs. A month later, at the 2023 World Cup, he passed Chris Gayle for the most sixes in international cricket.
The Final: India Win by 10 Wickets
Mohammed Siraj took six wickets, four of them in one over, as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 50. Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan knocked off the runs in 6.1 overs, so Rohit did not bat. It was the most one-sided final in Asia Cup history. Gill finished as top run-scorer (302, including 121 against Bangladesh), and Sri Lanka’s Matheesha Pathirana took the most wickets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who hit the most sixes in Asia Cup 2023?
Rohit Sharma, with 11 sixes in 6 matches.
Who won Asia Cup 2023?
India, who beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the final in Colombo on 17 September 2023 for their eighth Asia Cup title.
Who scored the most runs in Asia Cup 2023?
Shubman Gill, with 302 runs including a hundred against Bangladesh.
Who has the most sixes in Asia Cup history?
Rohit Sharma, who passed Shahid Afridi’s ODI record during the 2023 edition and leads across ODI and T20 Asia Cups combined.
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