Asia Cup 2012 is in progress from 11 March 2012. This is the 11th Edition of Asia Cup. In past India has won it 5 times, Sri Lanka 4 times and Pakistan 1 time.
Name of the Tournament
The first three editions of Asia Cup were sponsored by a cigarette company; therefore, these editions were named “The Rothmans Asia Cup”, John Player’s Gold Leaf Trophy” and “Wills Asia Cup”. After considering cigarettes harmful for health, Pepsi was accepted as sponsor and two editions were name “Pepsi Asia Cup”. Five Editions were just called “Asia Cup”.
Successful Batsmen
Sanath Jaysuriya has impressive record in Asia cup matches. He is the one who scored more than 1000 runs. He has scored 6 centuries, which is more than any other batsman. His average was 53.04 and strike rate was 102.5. 144 runs by Younis Khan agains Hong Kong is the highest score from a batsman in a single inning.
Successful Bowler
Muttiah Muralitharan has got 30 wickets in Asia cup. This is high number of wickets from any bowler in Asia cup.
High Score
385/7 by Pakistan against Bangladesh is the heights score in the history of Asia cup.
Highest Strike Rate
Shahid Afridi has scored 388 runs with the average of 43.11 in 11 innings. His strike rate in Asia cup games is 139. This is the highest strike rate in history of Asia Cup.
Shahid Afridi has scored 388 runs with the average of 43.11 in 11 innings. His strike rate in Asia cup games is 139. This is the highest strike rate in history of Asia Cup.
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