Asia Cup 2018: Top 5 run-getters before the final

The Asia cup 2018 has seen many incredible performances from the batsmen of every team. Every Batsman has tried to perform at his level best and help his team compete well. Even the players from less heralded teams have come and played well. Before the final two Afghanistan players feature in the list of the top five run-getters which says a lot about the commitment of the Afghan team. Even Hong Kong batsmen played well against India and had a 174 run opening partnership which gave them a chance of beating the strong Indian side. The batsmen playing in the tournament have endured hot and humid conditions of the UAE and scored vital runs for their respective sides.

Let's look at top 5 run-getters in the Asia cup 2018 before the final match between India and Bangladesh -

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#1 Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan is in majestic form during the ongoing Asia Cup and played a vital role in India reaching the final. He has scored 327 runs at an average of 81.75. His runs have come at a strike rate of 101.86. He has scored two superb centuries against Hong-Kong and Pakistan. His highest score of 127 came in a match against Hong-Kong.

#2 Mushfiqur Rahim

Mushfiqur Rahim

Mushfiqur Rahim has been the backbone of Bangladesh during the Asia Cup. He has played a starring role in Bangladesh reaching the final despite missing the likes of Tamim Iqbal and Shakib-Al-Hasan. He has scored 297 runs at an average of 74.25. He has scored one century against Srilanka and got on 99 against Pakistan. His highest score of 144 came against Sri Lanka.

#3 Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma is in incredible form with bat and has been leading his team from the front with his own performances. He has scored 269 runs at an average of 134.25. His runs have come at a strike rate of 94.71 and he has hit the most sixes with 10 huge hits. He has scored one century and two half-centuries. His highest score of 111 came against Pakistan.

#4 Mohammad Shahzad

Mohammad Shahzad

Mohammad Shahzad has played a vital role in Afganistan competing so well during Asia cup 2018. He was the top run-getter for his team. He scored 268 runs at an average of 53.60. He hit 8 sixes during the tournament. He scored one century and one half-century during the tournament. His highest score of 124 was just breathtaking to watch and helped Afganistan tie the match against a strong Indian team.

#5 Hasmatullah Shahidi

Hashmatullah Shahidi

Hashmatullah Shahidi was the rock of the Afghan middle order during Asia Cup. He held the middle order during collapses and helped the team compete well during the tournament. He scored 263 runs at an average of 65.75. He scored three half-centuries during the tournament. His highest score of 97 came in a close match against Pakistan.