Asia Cup: Best XI of all time
These legends will form the best Asia Cup (ODI format) XI of all time as their numbers are magnificent in the continental tournament.
3. Kumara Sangakkara (wk)
Kumara Sangakkara is the second-highest run-getter in the tournament, racking up 1075 runs with four centuries and eight fifties in 24 matches. In the 2004 Asia Cup, Sri Lanka played aggressive cricket and became the champions. Playing the final match against India in Colombo, Sangakkara hit a half-century to help his side put up a decent total of 228 on a slow track.
In 2008, Sri Lanka retained the trophy, and the wicketkeeper batter displayed his efficiency with the bat. He scored 345 runs with three centuries in six matches and ended up as the fourth-leading run-scorer in his team’s impressive title triumph. In 2014, the southpaw utilized his experience and skills to help his team become the Asian champions for the fifth time.
Featuring in the Asia Cup for the final time, the veteran put up a brilliant show with the bat. In his team’s scintillating victory, he contributed 248 runs with a century and a couple of fifties in five matches. Sangakkara is also the joint-most successful wicketkeeper in the Asia Cup, along with former India skipper MS Dhoni. Donning the wicketkeeping gloves, the Sri Lanka legend performed 36 dismissals.
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