Team India have produced sensational cricketers over the decades. Despite the tough competition, several cricketers went on to make a name for themselves in international cricket. Team India have been the most successful team in the history of the Asia Cup.
The Men in Blue have won a record seven titles (six in ODIs and 1 in Twenty20 Internationals). Case in point, having a healthy strike in cricket is important because it provides valuable insights into a batter’s ability to score runs efficiently and impact the game positively.
In the history of Indian cricket, only two Indians have scored 500+ runs and maintained a strike rate in excess of 100 in Asia Cup history. Let’s learn about the names of the two Indians below.
1. Suresh Raina
Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina is one of the two Indian cricketers who scored 500+ runs and maintained a strike rate of 100 in the history of the Asia Cup. Suresh Raina scored 547 runs at an average of 60.77. Moreover, he maintained a strike rate of 113.95.
On the other side of the coin, he is best known for his versatile skills as a left-handed batter, occasional off-spin bowler and exceptional fielder. On top of that, he played a significant role in the Indian cricket team for over a decade delivering the goods to both the national team and various domestic leagues.
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2. Virender Sehwag
Virender Sehwag was one of the most successful openers in the history of Indian cricket. The Nawab of Najafgarh scored 509 runs at an average of 39.15 including 1 century and 3 half-centuries. He maintained a strike rate of 113.87. He was best known for his fearless and attacking style of play, which often mounted pressure on opposition bowlers right from the get-go.
It is worth mentioning here that he is one of only a few cricketers to have scored 2 triple centuries in Test cricket. He accomplished this feat by combining his natural aggression with sensational timing and placement.
