The Asia Cup has been giving some of the most exciting competition over the years. Basically, it makes the tournament more thrilling by bringing the fans to the edge of their seats. These Top 10 Highest Run Chases in the Asia Cup are still remembered by the fans.
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Above all, such an intense game showcases a team’s great potential and the talent of individual players. A player’s ability to stay calm in such high-pressure games as well as team efforts shows the dedication of the team in the tournament.
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Top 10 Highest Run Chases in the Asia Cup
1. India vs Pakistan (2012, ODI)
The India vs Pakistan match has always been one of the most thrilling rivalries of all time. During a match in the 2008 Asia Cup, Pakistan set a huge target of 330, where players like Mohammad Hafeez and Nasir Jamshed scored centuries.
Meanwhile, it was a difficult task for India to chase this big target. However, Virat Kohli’s big 183 and support of Rohit Sharma and Sachin Tendulkar made the chase easy. While maintaining the run rate and dominating the game, India won by six wickets.
2. Pakistan vs Bangladesh (2014, ODI)
Pakistan vs Bangladesh was one of the most thrilling games in the Asia Cup in 2014. Meanwhile, Bangladesh had a great inning and set the target of 327 for Pakistan. With Ahmed Shehzad playing confidently scored a strong century.
In addition, Fawad Alam’s 74 were very crucial in the match because of which the chase became powerful. Above all, the batting lineup of Pakistan was in great momentum, which eventually helped them to win the game by three wickets.
3. India vs Sri Lanka (2008, ODI)
The 2008 tournament gave some of the most exciting run chases of all time. One of the matches was India vs Sri Lanka, where Sri Lanka set a total of 309. However, India was not letting that win go easily.
Virendra Sehwag’s strong 92 and Gautam Gambhir’s half-century turned the match in India’s favour. Above all, India dominated the game so brilliantly that the Sri Lankan bowlers struggled for wickets. India chased the score in just 47 overs, showing great performance.
4. Pakistan vs India (2008, ODI)
This match in the 2008 Asia Cup gave one of the most thrilling run chases. India played a great innings, scoring big and setting the target at 309 because of Gautam Gambhir and M.S. Dhoni. It looked like a big total to chase for Pakistan.
However, Pakistan responded with a strong comeback where Salman Butt gave a great performance. In addition, with Younis Khan’s stable knock, the team chased the total easily. The Indian bowlers struggled to build pressure; hence, Pakistan won the match.
5. India vs Pakistan (2008, ODI)
In the same tournament, India and Pakistan gave another thrilling game. The match started with Pakistan playing a strong innings, setting a target of 300. Meanwhile, India made a comeback with a powerful start.
Virendra Sehwag scored a brilliant 119, and Suresh Raina’s 84 changed the game for India. Above all, this partnership created great pressure on the Pakistan bolters, which affected their performance. India chased the score in 45.5 overs, eventually winning.
6. Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh (2022, T20)
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh were in a tough competition in the 2022 Asia Cup. Bangladesh scored a great 183, setting a target of 184, because of Mehidy Hasan and Afif Hossain’s strong batting.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka started the game strongly in the power play. Kusal Mendis’ stable 60 gave a push to the team. However, wickets fall, but Dasun Shanka and Asitha Fernando changed the game with a thrilling last over. Sri Lanka won by two wickets.
7. Pakistan vs India (2022, T20)
The 2022 season of the Asia Cup has given some of the most thrilling run chases. During the match between India and Pakistan, India played a great inning. Because of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, India set a target of 181.
However, Pakistan came and built a great momentum in the game, with the help of Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Nawa, Pakistan changed the game quickly. Pakistan won the match by five wickets.
8. Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan (2022, T20)
Sri Lanka and Afghanistan gave each other a very tough competition. Whereas Afghanistan started the game with full power, setting the target at 177. Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s strong 84 helped the team a lot.
However, Sri Lanka came with confidence and changed the game. The batting lineup maintained the momentum and kept the score stable. Hence, Afghanistan’s bowlers were not able to handle pressure while Sri Lanka grabbed the win by four wickets.
9. Sri Lanka vs India (2022, T20)
Sri Lanka and India are both strong teams when it comes to T20. India started the game with Rohit Sharma’s strong 72, because of which the team set a target of 174. However, Sri Lanka changed the game with great form.
Kusal Mendis started the strong chase while Pathum Nissanka brought stability to the score. Indian bowlers tried very hard to bring control on the runs; however, they failed. Sri Lanka handled the pressure brilliantly, eventually winning the match by six wickets.
10. Afghanistan vs Oman (2016, T20)
Afghanistan and Oman showcased great performance in the 2022 Asia Cup. Oman started the innings and set a modest total of 136. On the other hand, the Oman bowlers made it difficult for Afghanistan by taking the top order wickets.
However, Mohammad Shahzad brought stability to the chase by scoring 44. In addition, players like Noor Ali Zadran and Samiullah Shenwari helped to grab the win. Afghanistan showcased a great performance and won the match by six wickets.
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