Batters with highest score in T20 Asia Cup finals
What's the story
India won the 2025 Men's T20 Asia Cup title after defeating Pakistan in a thrilling final in Dubai. The Indians successfully chased down 147 despite facing a top-order collapse. Tilak Varma powered India to a formidable win in the final over. He hammered an incredible half-century after India were down to 20/3. Tilak now has the second-highest individual score in T20 Asia Cup finals.
#1
Bhanuka Rajapaksa: 71* vs Pakistan, Dubai, 2022
Bhanuka Rajapaksa played a historic knock for Sri Lanka in the 2022 T20 Asia Cup final against Pakistan in Dubai. He hammered an unbeaten 71 off 45 balls (6 fours and 3 sixes) after the Lankans slumped to 58/5 in the first innings. His heroics powered SL to 170/6 in 20 overs. Despite being 93/2, Pakistan lost the match by 23 runs.
#2
Tilak Varma: 69* vs Pakistan, Dubai, 2025
Tilak now occupies the second spot on this elite list. He led India's recovery from a tense situation. With India down to 20/3 in the Powerplay, Tilak added crucial stands with Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube. He eventually sealed India's win with an unbeaten 69-run knock. His 53-ball stay had 3 fours and 4 sixes (SR: 130.19).
#3
Shikhar Dhawan: 60 vs Bangladesh, Dhaka, 2016
Former Indian batter Shikhar Dhawan is the only other player with a 60-plus score in T20 Asia Cup final history. Dhawan was adjudged the Player of the Match after India beat hosts Bangladesh in the final in Dhaka. The former left-handed batter slammed a 44-ball 60 (9 fours and 1 six), helping India chase down 121 in a 15-over match.