Top 5 leading run-scorers in Asia Cup

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[{"selector":"#anim-d0d45cf6-a9c9-4a9e-b718-94fc9cd3a959 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-26.834542396694307%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Organized by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), Asia Cup has a rich history dating back to 1984.

[{"selector":"#anim-9f54b101-5b4a-40f4-b89c-72be596c1c0f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(6.163015128636069%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] One of the most cherished aspects of this tournament is the exceptional batting prowess displayed by some of the finest cricketers in the region.

[{"selector":"#anim-6824ecaf-ad86-482c-ac27-09b6e89b31ff [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-9.64285707034346%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Ahead of the upcoming edition, let's have a look at top 5 leading run-getters in Asia Cup history:

5) Rohit Sharma (India)

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4) Shoaib Malik (Pakistan)

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3) Sachin Tendulkar (India)

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2) Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka)

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1) Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka)

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