**Players with Centuries in Men’s T20 Asia Cup**
*By Parth Dhall | Sep 27, 2025, 04:49 PM*
Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka delivered an incredible century against India in the Men’s T20 Asia Cup Super 4 match. Chasing a challenging total of 203, Nissanka kept the Lankans in contention throughout the game held in Dubai. He formed a record-breaking 127-run partnership for the second wicket alongside Kusal Perera. Although the match extended to a Super Over, which Sri Lanka eventually lost, Nissanka became the third player ever to score a T20 Asia Cup century.
### #1 Babar Hayat: 122 vs Oman, Fatullah, 2016
Hong Kong’s Babar Hayat was the first player to score a century in the T20 Asia Cup. In the 2016 T20 Asia Cup Qualifiers, he crafted an impressive 60-ball 122 against Oman in Fatullah. Hayat’s innings included 9 fours and 7 sixes as Hong Kong chased 181. Despite his valiant effort, Hong Kong fell just five runs short of victory.
### #2 Virat Kohli: 122* vs Afghanistan, Dubai, 2022
India’s Virat Kohli is the second batter to score a century in the tournament. Kohli remained unbeaten on 122 off 61 balls against Afghanistan in the 2022 Asia Cup held in Dubai. His knock featured 12 fours and 6 sixes and marked his maiden T20 International century, achieved while opening the innings. This performance played a crucial role in India posting a massive 212/2, leading to a comfortable 101-run win.
### #3 Pathum Nissanka: 107 vs India, Dubai, 2025
The latest entrant to this elite list is Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka, who smashed a 58-ball 107 including 7 fours and 6 sixes. According to ESPNcricinfo, Nissanka is now the first Sri Lankan batter to score a T20I hundred against India. He also surpassed the previous best individual score for Sri Lanka against India, which was 79 in 2024. Furthermore, Nissanka became only the third batter to score a hundred in India-Sri Lanka T20 internationals.
These spectacular innings highlight the growing prowess and excitement in the Men’s T20 Asia Cup, showcasing some of the finest talents in the region.
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