Asia Cup
Asia Cup 2008: most runs, most wickets and results
Data through 6 July 2008Last updated 6 July 2008
Asia Cup 2008 had 13 matches in the data, from 24 Jun 2008 to 6 Jul 2008. Sri Lanka won the final: Sri Lanka won by 100 runs. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) scored the most runs, 378 in 5 innings at a strike rate of 126.0. Ajantha Mendis took the most wickets, 17 at an economy rate of 3.45.
Matches
13
24 Jun 2008 – 6 Jul 2008
Champion
Sri Lanka
won the final
Most runs
378
Sanath Jayasuriya
Most wickets
17
Ajantha Mendis
Asia Cup 2008 final
India 173 (39.3 ov)
Sri Lanka 273 (49.5 ov)
Sri Lanka won by 100 runs · 6 Jul 2008 · National Stadium, Karachi
Most runs in Asia Cup 2008
| Player | Team | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100 | 50 | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanath Jayasuriya | Sri Lanka | 5 | 378 | 75.60 | 126.0 | 130 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| Suresh Raina | India | 6 | 372 | 74.40 | 110.4 | 116* | 2 | 2 | 11 |
| Virender Sehwag | India | 5 | 348 | 69.60 | 143.8 | 119 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | Sri Lanka | 6 | 345 | 57.50 | 99.1 | 121 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| MS Dhoni | India | 5 | 327 | 109.00 | 91.3 | 109* | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| Younis Khan | Pakistan | 4 | 296 | 98.67 | 98.0 | 123* | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Gautam Gambhir | India | 6 | 259 | 43.17 | 101.2 | 90 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Shoaib Malik | Pakistan | 3 | 212 | 106.00 | 92.2 | 125* | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Chamara Kapugedera | Sri Lanka | 6 | 209 | 34.83 | 92.5 | 75 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Raqibul Hasan | Bangladesh | 5 | 195 | 39.00 | 89.4 | 83 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Most wickets in Asia Cup 2008
| Player | Team | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajantha Mendis | Sri Lanka | 5 | 17 | 8.53 | 3.45 | 6/13 |
| Muttiah Muralitharan | Sri Lanka | 5 | 11 | 16.73 | 3.83 | 5/31 |
| Sohail Tanvir | Pakistan | 5 | 10 | 24.10 | 5.74 | 5/48 |
| Iftikhar Anjum | Pakistan | 5 | 9 | 23.33 | 4.81 | 3/51 |
| RP Singh | India | 5 | 7 | 34.14 | 5.56 | 3/67 |
| Abdur Razzak | Bangladesh | 5 | 7 | 35.29 | 5.33 | 3/20 |
| Zahid Shah | United Arab Emirates | 2 | 6 | 16.33 | 4.90 | 3/49 |
| Piyush Chawla | India | 3 | 6 | 21.33 | 5.12 | 4/23 |
| Shahadat Hossain | Bangladesh | 5 | 6 | 38.67 | 6.66 | 2/60 |
| Ishant Sharma | India | 5 | 6 | 47.83 | 5.74 | 3/52 |
Most sixes
Best bowling figures
- Ajantha Mendis v India6/13
- Ajantha Mendis v United Arab Emirates5/22
- Muttiah Muralitharan v Bangladesh5/31
- Sohail Tanvir v Sri Lanka5/48
- Piyush Chawla v Hong Kong4/23
Highest team totals
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 374/4 | 50 | Hong Kong | 25 Jun 2008 | Won |
| Sri Lanka | 357/9 | 50 | Bangladesh | 25 Jun 2008 | Won |
| Sri Lanka | 332/8 | 50 | Bangladesh | 30 Jun 2008 | Won |
| India | 310/4 | 46.5 | Sri Lanka | 3 Jul 2008 | Won |
| Pakistan | 309/2 | 45.3 | India | 2 Jul 2008 | Won |
Team win–loss record
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Tied/NR/drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| India | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Pakistan | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Bangladesh | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Hong Kong | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
All Asia Cup 2008 results
| Date | Teams | Result | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2008 | Bangladesh 300/8 (50 ov) United Arab Emirates 204 (45.4 ov) | Bangladesh won by 96 runs | Gaddafi Stadium |
| 24 Jun 2008 | Pakistan 288/9 (50 ov) Hong Kong 133/9 (37.2 ov) | Pakistan won by 155 runs | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 25 Jun 2008 | Bangladesh 226/7 (50 ov) Sri Lanka 357/9 (50 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 131 runs | Gaddafi Stadium |
| 25 Jun 2008 | Hong Kong 118 (36.5 ov) India 374/4 (50 ov) | India won by 256 runs | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 26 Jun 2008 | Sri Lanka 290/9 (50 ov) United Arab Emirates 148 (36.3 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 142 runs | Gaddafi Stadium |
| 26 Jun 2008 | Pakistan 299/4 (50 ov) India 301/4 (42.1 ov) | India won by 6 wickets | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 28 Jun 2008 | Bangladesh 283/6 (50 ov) India 284/3 (43.2 ov) | India won by 7 wickets | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 29 Jun 2008 | Pakistan 238/9 (50 ov) Sri Lanka 302/7 (50 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 64 runs | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 30 Jun 2008 | Bangladesh 174 (38.3 ov) Sri Lanka 332/8 (50 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 158 runs | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 2 Jul 2008 | Pakistan 309/2 (45.3 ov) India 308/7 (50 ov) | Pakistan won by 8 wickets | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 3 Jul 2008 | India 310/4 (46.5 ov) Sri Lanka 308/8 (50 ov) | India won by 6 wickets | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 4 Jul 2008 | Pakistan 116/0 (19.4 ov) Bangladesh 115 (38.2 ov) | Pakistan won by 10 wickets | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 6 Jul 2008 | India 173 (39.3 ov) Sri Lanka 273 (49.5 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 100 runs | National Stadium, Karachi |
Frequently asked questions
Who scored the most runs in Asia Cup 2008?
Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) with 378 runs in 5 innings (average 75.60, highest 130).
Who took the most wickets in Asia Cup 2008?
Ajantha Mendis (Sri Lanka) with 17 wickets (best 6/13, economy 3.45).
Who won Asia Cup 2008?
Sri Lanka. Final: Sri Lanka won by 100 runs on 6 Jul 2008.
What was the highest team score in Asia Cup 2008?
374/4 by India against Hong Kong on 25 Jun 2008.
Who hit the most sixes in Asia Cup 2008?
Sanath Jayasuriya with 14 sixes.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.