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The Asia Cup has been a stage for some of the finest bowling performances in cricket history. While batters often dominate headlines, bowlers have played match-winning roles across both ODI and T20I formats. From Muttiah Muralitharan’s spin wizardry to Lasith Malinga’s lethal yorkers and Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s swing, the Asia Cup has witnessed bowlers who turned matches on their heads. This article covers everything about the most wickets in Asia Cup history, including ODI and T20I records, best bowling figures, and key insights into the greatest performers. The 2025 edition added new names like Kuldeep Yadav, Shaheen Afridi, and Mustafizur Rahman…

The rivalry between Australia Women and New Zealand Women in ODIs is one of the oldest and most competitive contests in women’s cricket. Over the years, these two teams have faced each other in high-pressure World Cups, Rose Bowl clashes, and bilateral series. While Australia has dominated the rivalry, New Zealand has produced some memorable victories and performances that have added flavor to this battle. Australia Women vs New Zealand Women Head-to-Head Record Australia has been the stronger side historically. Out of 135 ODIs played, Australia Women have won the majority, while New Zealand Women managed a respectable number of…

The upcoming ILT20 Season 4 is already shaping up as a watershed moment in Gulf-region cricket. As the league transitions from drafts to its first-ever auction, two major moves have grabbed headlines: Dinesh Karthik’s signing by Sharjah Warriorz, and Saudi Arabia’s formal entry into franchise cricket through a partnership with ILT20. These developments — along with R. Ashwin’s high base price, squad retentions, and new rules — set the stage for one of the most competitive editions yet. Saudi Arabia Joins ILT20: A Strategic Partnership Kingdom Granted Hosting & Official League Status The Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation (SACF) has formally…

Cricket is a sport rich with emotion, drama, and moments frozen in time. From triumphant celebrations to heartbreaks and breathtaking athleticism, certain images transcend the game and become part of global sporting heritage. Let’s dive into some of the most iconic pictures that cricket fans continue to cherish. From T20 Glory to Global Icon: Ro­hit Sharma’s Victory Walk 1.1 The Trophy Lift One of the latest images etched into cricketing memory is Rohit Sharma’s iconic walk to lift the T20 World Cup trophy in 2024. Inspired by Lionel Messi’s celebration, this walk became an instant sensation—and a visual symbol of…

Australia women vs New Zealand women is a historic rivalry in cricket. The trans-Tasman neighbours have been squaring off in women’s cricket for close to eight decades. Since their first encounter in 1948, Australia have dominated over the White Ferns like a true champion. But that hasn’t stopped New Zealand from pulling off some incredible wins. Take, for instance, New Zealand’s triumph over Australia in the 2000 Women’s World Cup final. Despite putting a below-par score on the board, New Zealand pulled off a miraculous win. We might see one such thriller when Australia take on New Zealand in the…

The opening ceremony of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 turned into a historic celebration of culture and music when Nuwandha Senarathne, the young Sri Lankan talent, sang the national anthem Sri Lanka Matha. Sharing the stage with India’s legendary playback singer Shreya Ghoshal, who sang Jana Gana Mana, the moment brought goosebumps to millions of fans watching across the world. Nuwandha Senarathne’s Journey Nuwandha Senarathne, representing Sri Lanka, has always been passionate about music. In her own words, meeting and rehearsing with Shreya Ghoshal was like “feeling the luckiest person on earth.” Sri Lanka Matha at the World Cup…

When it comes to the Asia Cup, big scores and match-winning innings often decide the fate of a team. While centuries grab the headlines, fifties (50+ scores) remain the backbone of consistent team performances. These half-centuries stabilize innings, set up big totals, or chase targets under pressure. In this article, we look at the players with the most fifties in Asia Cup history across ODI and T20 formats, their records, and how they shaped iconic moments. Most Fifties in Asia Cup (ODI) The ODI format has seen legendary names dominate the Asia Cup. Kumar Sangakkara leads the chart with a…

The Asia Cup 2025 has been a showcase not only for batters but also for bowlers making decisive breakthroughs. Leading the pack is Kuldeep Yadav from India, who has claimed the most wickets in the tournament so far. In this report, we dig into who the top wicket-takers are, how they’ve performed, and what makes Kuldeep’s performance stand out. Top Wicket-Takers in Asia Cup 2025 Below is a table summarizing the leading wicket-takers in the tournament: RankPlayerMatchesBallsWicketsBowling AvgRuns ConcededBest Bowling4-wicket1Kuldeep Yadav (IND)7151179.291584/722Shaheen Shah Afridi (PAK)71491016.41643/17-3Junaid Siddique (UAE)35496.33574/1824Mustafizur Rahman (BAN)61389191713/20-5Haris Rauf (PAK)5110918.331653/33-6Saim Ayub (PAK)71208161283/35-7PW Hasaranga (SL)6144819.51562/22-8Rishad Hossain (BAN)5968141122/18-9Taskin Ahmed (BAN)496817.121373/28-10CV Varun…

The Asia Cup 2025, held from September 9 to 28 in the UAE, has seen some explosive batting displays. Among them, Abhishek Sharma from India has stood out, topping the run-scoring charts. This article dives into every detail: who scored most runs, team-wise leaders, strike rates, and noteworthy performances. Top 10 Run Scorers in Asia Cup 2025 Here’s a summary of the top 10 batters by total runs: RankPlayerMatchesInningsRunsAverageStrike Rate4s6sHighest Score1Abhishek Sharma (IND)7731444.852003219752P Nissanka (SL)6626143.5160.1223111073Sahibzada Farhan (PAK)7721731116.041411584NT Tilak Varma (IND)7621371131.48121069*5Fakhar Zaman (PAK)7718130.16120.66165506Saif Hassan (BAN)4417844.5128.05812697MDKJ Perera (SL)6614624.33139.04153588Towhid Hridoy (BAN)6613927.8113.9363589SV Samson (IND)7413233124.52775610Mohammad Haris (PAK)7613121.83133.6713466 Note: ‘*’ next to a score indicates not…

The Asia Cup has produced some of the most thrilling batting performances in cricket history. While overall run aggregates get attention, the real test of a player’s consistency comes in a single edition, where every match counts and pressure is sky-high. Over the years, many players have left their mark by scoring heavily in just one season — from Sanath Jayasuriya’s 2008 domination to Virat Kohli and Mohammad Rizwan’s 2022 T20 heroics. Here’s a detailed look at the most runs scored in a single Asia Cup edition, for both ODI and T20 formats. Most Runs in a Single Asia Cup…