Asia Cup 2025: Which Indian Opener Has Scored the Most T20I Runs? - Full Stats Comparison

The Asia Cup 2025, hosted in UAE, is set to showcase eight powerhouse teams, with India’s squad announcement on the horizon. Among the potential openers—Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, and Abhishek Sharma—fans have hot debates about who is the top T20I run scorer. Here’s a full rundown of their stats, form, and prospects for the big tournament!

1. Abhishek Sharma

Known for explosive batting and swift scoring, Abhishek debuted in 2024 and has become a team asset. In only 17 T20I matches, he has racked up 535 runs, including two centuries and two fifties. His biggest T20I knock came against England in 2025, when he hammered 135 runs.

2. Sanju Samson

Sanju debuted back in 2015, but consistent form came after he started opening under captain Suryakumar Yadav. He remains India's top-scoring T20I opener, accumulating 861 runs in 42 matches with three centuries and two fifties. Samson’s explosive skills and wicketkeeping add extra value to India’s batting line-up.

3. Yashasvi Jaiswal

A rising star since 2023, Jaiswal has played 23 T20Is and scored 723 runs with one century and five fifties. He was part of India’s gold-winning Asian Games 2023 team, demonstrating big-match temperament and quick scoring ability.

4. Shubman Gill

Gill has tallied 578 runs in 21 T20Is since debuting in 2023, including one century and three fifties; however, his last T20I appearance was in 2024. He’s admired for classical batting style and consistency under pressure.

The Top Scorer

Sanju Samson leads the pack with 861 runs, making him the most prolific T20I opener among the four. He also holds the record with three centuries.

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