The Asia Cup 2025 is back this September with exciting competition. With Asia’s top cricket team coming together, it is going to be a thrilling tournament. However, as the new season approaches, the Asia Cup All-Time Records give us a glimpse of how great the tournament has been.
Above all, players have given some of the most brilliant performances, making a name for themselves. The tournament shows their incredible individual journey and some unbreakable records. Fans are excited to witness what exciting moments will take place during the Asia Cup this year.
Top 10 Bowlers with Most Wickets in T20 and ODI
1. Muthiah Muralidaran
Murali Muralidaran has been one of the finest spinners of Sri Lanka. His spells always created great pressure on the top batsmen. Meanwhile, in the Asia Cup ODI format, he has taken over 30 wickets. In addition, he maintained an economy of 3.75 and an average of 28.83.
During his time in the Asia Cup, he has played in over 24 matches. Basically, he played a crucial role in the team winning many matches. This record of his showcases why he is called one of the best in the game.
2. Lasith Malinga
Lasith Malinga is one of the most admired bowlers of all time. He stands as the second-best bowler in the ODI format of the Asia Cup. During his time in the Asia Cup, he has taken over 29 wickets with an economy of 4.65 and an average of 20.55. Because of his consistent performance and his average, he was a very impactful player for his team.
In addition, he was the highest wicket-taker in 2004 and 2014, and even helped his team to grab the win in 2014. His powerful yorkers during the last overs made him one of the most dominating bowlers in the game.
3. Ajantha Mendis
Ajanta Mendis has shown incredible performance at the Asia Cup. His spell during his journey is one of the fans’ favourites. In addition, one of the most iconic spells he bowled was in 2008. Ajanta took six wickets for just 13 runs against India in the finals.
However, that spell helped his team a lot and pushed them towards the win, showcasing his impact on the game. On the other hand, in the overall tournament, he has taken over 26 wickets in just eight matches.
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4. Saeed Ajmal
Saeed Ajmal was one of the key spinners of Pakistan in the Asia Cup ODI format. Batters would struggle to score in front. For him, because of his control of the ball. Meanwhile, Ajmal has taken 25 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 19.25 with a brilliant economy rate of 4.21
In addition, Ajmal also played a key role in Pakistan’s win in 2012. He was one of the most reliable players on the team during the crucial matches.
5. Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja is one of India’s best all-rounders. He has created a great impact for India in many matches with his bat as well as the ball. Jadeja has taken over 25 wickets in the Asia Cup ODI format with an average of 26.28 and an economy rate of 4.34.
Above all, Ravindra Jadeja has led India in some of the toughest situations. His ability to score runs and take important wickets in high-pressure matches is praised all around the world.
6. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhumneshwar Kumar is one of the most reliable bowlers of India. He was known for his quick ability to take wickets with a new ball. In the Asia Cup T20 format, Bhumneshwar has taken a total of 13 wickets in just six matches with an excellent average of 9.64. In addition, he has also maintained a great economy of 5.34.
Above all, he is the only bowler to take a 5-wicket haul in the T20 format of the tournament. This showcases how determined and smooth Bhuvneshwar’s deliveries were.
7. Amjad Javed
Amjad Javed was one of the impactful bowlers of the UAE. However, Amjad has only featured in the 2016 season of the Asia Cup. Even with a very short time in the tournament, he was able to take 12 wickets that season with a brilliant economy rate of 14.08.
One of his performances that stood out was when he took back-to-back wickets of Team India. Even with such a short time, he showed incredible performance in the game.
8. Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan, Afghanistan’s star bowler. He has made a great impact in the game through his powerful spins, because of which the opponents were always under pressure. Meanwhile, he has taken 11 wickets in 8 matches with an average of 18.36 and an economy rate of 6.51.
Afghanistan has dominated many matches, with Rashid taking key wickets for the team. Not only in the Asia Cup T20 format, but Rashid has given excellent performance in ODIs too.
9. Mohammad Naveed
Mohammad Naved was one of the UAE’s fastest bowlers. However, he featured only in the 2016 season of the Asia Cup but made a name for himself. He scored around 11 wickets in 7 matches with an average of 13.18 and an economy rate of 5.24, showcasing his control of the ball.
In addition, he was one of the most reliable bowlers of Afghanistan. He helped the team win some of the losing matches in the tournament.
10. Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya, India’s powerful all-rounder, has made it to the list of most wickets taken in the Asia Cup. He has taken 11 wickets in eight matches with an average of 18.81 and an economy rate of 7.01. In addition, Hardik has always given top performance in bowling as well as batting, creating an impact for his team.
He is a very reliable player when it comes to giving the team a push in crucial matches. His powerful and fearless performance often dominates the game.