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    Most Wickets in Asia Cup History (ODI & T20I) – Stats & Records

    CricketMan2 TeamBy CricketMan2 TeamSeptember 30, 202503 Mins Read
    Most Wickets in Asia Cup

    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.

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    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 to the list of standout bowlers.

    Most Wickets in Asia Cup – Combined (ODI + T20I)

    RankPlayerCountryODIs (Wkts)T20Is (Wkts)Total Wickets
    1Lasith MalingaSri Lanka29433
    2Muttiah MuralitharanSri Lanka30030
    3Ravindra JadejaIndia25429
    4Shakib Al HasanBangladesh22628
    5Ajantha MendisSri Lanka26026
    6Saeed AjmalPakistan25025
    7Kuldeep YadavIndia–14*14*
    8Shaheen AfridiPakistan–9*9*

    Key Insight:
    Malinga leads the overall list with 33 wickets across formats, including a record three five-wicket hauls. From the latest 2025 edition, Kuldeep Yadav was the standout bowler with multiple 3 and 4 wicket hauls that proved decisive for India.

    Most Wickets in Asia Cup (ODI)

    RankPlayerCountryMatchesWicketsAverageBest Bowling5-Wkt Hauls
    1Muttiah MuralitharanSri Lanka243028.835/311
    2Lasith MalingaSri Lanka142920.555/343
    3Ajantha MendisSri Lanka82610.426/132
    4Saeed AjmalPakistan122519.403/260
    5Ravindra JadejaIndia202526.284/290

    Special Mention:
    Ajantha Mendis still holds the best bowling figures in Asia Cup history with his magical 6/13 vs India in 2008 final. In recent times, Mohammed Siraj’s 6/21 in 2023 final and Kuldeep Yadav’s 4-wicket hauls in 2025 are the latest highlights.

    Read also : – Most Runs in Asia Cup One Season

    Best Bowling Figures in Asia Cup ODIs

    PlayerFiguresOpponentVenueYear
    Ajantha Mendis (SL)6/13IndiaKarachi2008
    Mohammed Siraj (IND)6/21Sri LankaColombo (RPS)2023 (Final)
    Kuldeep Yadav (IND)4/7UAEDubai2025
    Aaqib Javed (PAK)5/19IndiaSharjah1995

    Most Wickets in Asia Cup (T20I) History

    RankPlayerCountryMatchesWicketsEconomyBest Bowling
    1Bhuvneshwar KumarIndia6135.345/4
    2Kuldeep YadavIndia714*5.504/7
    3Amjad JavedUAE7127.343/25
    4Shaheen AfridiPakistan79*6.253/17
    5Mustafizur RahmanBangladesh68*6.753/20

    Key Highlights (2025 Update):

    • Kuldeep Yadav was the best bowler in Asia Cup 2025 with 14 wickets, including a brilliant 4/7 vs UAE.
    • Shaheen Afridi delivered crucial spells for Pakistan, including 3/17 vs Bangladesh.
    • Mustafizur Rahman maintained consistency with key 3-wicket hauls.

    Insights

    • Most Wickets in a Single Edition: Ajantha Mendis (17 wickets in 2008 Asia Cup, ODI) – still unbeaten.
    • Top Bowler of 2025: Kuldeep Yadav (14 wickets in T20I format).
    • Most Five-Wicket Hauls: Lasith Malinga (3).
    • Best Economy (T20 Asia Cup): Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 5.34.

    Read more: Most Runs in Asia Cup

    Conclusion

    The Asia Cup has been a paradise for bowlers who thrive under pressure. Legends like Muralitharan and Malinga dominated the ODI editions, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kuldeep Yadav have set benchmarks in T20Is. The 2025 edition once again showed how quality bowling can change matches, with Kuldeep Yadav emerging as the standout star.

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