Asia Cup 2023 is all set to begin on August 30.
This year’s edition will feature a unique hybrid model, with matches to be held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Pakistan will take on Nepal in the opening match at Multan.
Arch-rivals India and Pakistan will meet on September 02 in Pallekele.
Over the years, Asia Cup has seen numerous record-breaking partnerships.
Let’s have a look at 5 highest partnerships by runs in Asia Cup history:
5) Moin-ul-Atiq and Ijaz Ahmed (Pakistan)
Partnership: 205 runs Against: Bangladesh, 1988 Individual score: Moin – 105, Ijaz – 124
4) Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan (India)
Partnership: 210 runs Against: Pakistan, 2018 Individual score: Rohit – 111*, Dhawan – 114
3) Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli (India)
Partnership: 213 runs Against: Bangladesh, 2014 Individual score: Rahane – 111*, Kohli – 114
2) Younis Khan and Shoaib Malik (Pakistan)
Partnership: 223 runs Against: Hong Kong, 2004 Individual score: Younis – 144, Malik – 118
1) Nasir Jamshed and Mohammad Hafeez (Pakistan)
Partnership: 224 runs Against: India, 2012 Individual score: Nasir – 112, Hafeez – 105