**Players with Centuries in Men’s T20 Asia Cup**

*By Parth Dhall | Sep 27, 2025, 04:49 PM*

Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka delivered a spectacular century against India in the Men’s T20 Asia Cup Super 4 match. Chasing a challenging target of 203 in Dubai, Nissanka kept the Lankan innings steady and formed a record-breaking 127-run partnership for the second wicket with Kusal Perera. Although the match proceeded to a Super Over where Sri Lanka eventually lost, Nissanka’s knock made him the third player to score a century in the T20 Asia Cup.

Here’s a look at the elite list of players with centuries in the Men’s T20 Asia Cup:

**1. Babar Hayat:**
Babar Hayat of Hong Kong was the first-ever player to score a century in the T20 Asia Cup. This came during the 2016 Asia Cup Qualifiers against Oman in Fatullah. Hayat scored an impressive 122 runs off 60 balls, including 9 fours and 7 sixes, while chasing 181. Despite his heroic effort, Hong Kong fell short by five runs.

**2. Virat Kohli:**
India’s Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 122 off 61 balls against Afghanistan in the 2022 Asia Cup held in Dubai. His innings included 12 fours and 6 sixes. This knock marked Kohli’s maiden T20 International century and came while opening the innings, helping India post a formidable total of 212/2 and secure a convincing 101-run victory.

**3. Pathum Nissanka:**
The latest addition to this prestigious list is Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka, who scored 107 runs off 58 balls (7 fours and 6 sixes) against India in Dubai, 2025. Nissanka became the first Sri Lankan batter to score a T20I hundred against India, surpassing the previous best individual score for Sri Lanka against India, which was 79 in 2024. He is also the third batter to score a century in India-Sri Lanka T20Is.

These remarkable performances highlight the growing excitement and high-quality batting in the Men’s T20 Asia Cup, showcasing emerging talent alongside seasoned stars on the biggest stage.
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