Asia Cup 2025 / Gill, Jaiswal, Sanju and Abhishek, who scored more T20I runs among the four openers

Asia Cup 2025 will be played in UAE, in which 8 teams will participate. The Indian squad may be announced soon. Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are contenders. Sanju has scored the most runs among Abhishek Sharma (535 runs), Gill (578 runs), Jaiswal (723 runs) and Sanju Samson (861 runs).

The Asia Cup 2025 will feature a total of 8 teams, and this time the tournament will be hosted in the UAE. All participating teams are preparing rigorously for the competition. Reports suggest that India’s squad could be announced next week. Current Test captain Shubman Gill and young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal are strong contenders for selection, both having delivered excellent performances during the recent England tour. On the other hand, Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma are already leading India’s T20I opening duties. Let’s compare the performances and T20I runs of these four batsmen.

1. Abhishek Sharma
Known for his aggressive batting, Abhishek Sharma excels once he settles at the crease. He made his T20I debut in 2024 and has since become a vital member of the Indian side.

Matches: 17
Runs: 535
Centuries: 2
Fifties: 2
Best Score: 135 vs England (2025)

Abhishek holds the record for the highest individual T20I score among the four, showcasing his explosive potential.

2. Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson, India’s wicketkeeper and a regular T20I member, debuted in 2015. Despite struggling with form early in his career, his game flourished under Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy when promoted to open.

Matches: 42
Runs: 861
Centuries: 3
Fifties: 2

With consistent form and three centuries, Sanju tops this list in terms of runs and milestones.

3. Yashasvi Jaiswal
Jaiswal entered T20I cricket in 2023 and quickly established himself as a promising talent. He was also part of India’s gold medal-winning team at the 2023 Asian Games.

Matches: 23
Runs: 723
Centuries: 1
Fifties: 5

His mix of consistency and aggression makes him a strong contender for the Asia Cup squad.

4. Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill also debuted in T20Is in 2023 but last played in 2024. Despite the gap, his batting prowess and Test captaincy strengthen his chances of a recall.

Matches: 21
Runs: 578
Centuries: 1
Fifties: 3

Gill’s technique and experience add stability, making him a reliable option in India’s batting lineup.