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List Of Most Wickets In Asia Cup From 1984 To 2023
Most wickets in Asia Cup from 1984 to 2023 - list of top wicket-takers in the continental tournament
Published On Aug 01, 2023, 02:56 PM IST
Last UpdatedAug 01, 2023, 02:56 PM IST
Muttiah Muralitharan (Image Source: Twitter)
ASIA CUP 2023 is all set to start on August 30. Pakistan will take on Nepal in the first match of the tournament in Multan. India and Pakistan will clash on September 2 in Pallekele.
The two arch-rivals are highly likely to qualify for Super 4s where they will meet again on September 10. The final of the tournament will be played on 17th September.
Asia Cup is the only continental tournament in the world and is used as a platform for the preparation of a bigger event like a world cup. The 2022 edition was played in T20 format, ahead of the T20 World Cup and the upcoming season will be played in an ODI format which will serve as a buildup to the ODI World Cup.
Over the years, several great bowlers have graced the event with their presence. Let us look at the highest wicket-takers of the tournament.
Most Wickets in Asia Cup
Muttiah Muralitharan is the leading wicket-taker of the tournament, with 30 wickets in 24 innings. Lasith Malinga is the second highest with 29 wickets while another Sri Lankan Ajantha Mendis, with 26 wickets, is third on the list.
| Bowler | Wickets | Innings | Best Figures | 5-Wicket Haul |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muttiah Muralitharan (SL) | 30 | 24 | 31/5 | 1 |
| Lasith Malinga (SL) | 29 | 14 | 34/5 | 3 |
| Ajantha Mendis (SL) | 26 | 8 | 13/6 | 2 |
| Saeed Ajmal (PAK) | 25 | 12 | 26/3 | 0 |
| Chaminda Vaas (SL) | 23 | 19 | 30/3 | 0 |
| Irfan Pathan (IND) | 22 | 12 | 32/4 | 0 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya (SL) | 22 | 21 | 49/4 | 0 |
| Abdur Razzak (PAK) | 22 | 18 | 17/3 | 0 |
| Ravindra Jadeja (IND) | 19 | 14 | 29/4 | 0 |
| Shakib Al Hasan (BAN) | 19 | 13 | 42/4 | 0 |
Most Wickets In Asia Cup (T20I)
When it comes to the T20 format, Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads the charts with 13 scalps. Amjad Javed of UAE with 12 wickets is second on the list while Al-Amin Hossain has taken 11 wickets and is the third-highest wicket-taker of the tournament when played in T20I format.
| Bowler | Wickets | Innings | Best Figures | 4-Wicket Haul |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar (IND) | 13 | 6 | 4/5 | 2 |
| Amjad Javed (UAE) | 12 | 7 | 25/3 | 0 |
| Al-Amin Hossain (BAN) | 11 | 5 | 25/3 | 0 |
| Mohammad Naveed (UAE) | 11 | 7 | 14/3 | 0 |
| Hardik Pandya (IND) | 11 | 8 | 8/3 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan (AFG) | 11 | 8 | 22/3 | 0 |
| Hasaranga de Silva (SL) | 9 | 6 | 21/3 | 0 |
| Shadab Khan (PAK) | 8 | 5 | 8/4 | 1 |
| Haris Rauf (PAK) | 8 | 6 | 29/3 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nawaz (PAK) | 8 | 8 | 5/3 | 0 |
Most Wickets In Single Edition Of Asia Cup
Ajantha Mendis has the most wickets in a single edition of the Asia Cup. Mendis took 17 wickets in the Asia Cup 2008. Bhuvneshwar Kumar took the most wickets in Asia Cup 2022, dismissing 11 batters.
| Edition | Player | Team | Year | Wkts |
| 15th | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | IND | 2022 | 11 |
| 14th | Rashid Khan Mustafizur Rahman Kuldeep Yadav | AFG BAN IND | 2018 | 10 |
| 13th | Al-Amin Hossain | BAN | 2016 | 11 |
| 12th | Lasith Malinga Saeed Ajmal | SL PAK | 2014 | 11 |
| 11th | Umar Gul | PAK | 2012 | 9 |
| 10th | Lasith Malinga | SL | 2010 | 9 |
| 9th | Ajantha Mendis | SL | 2008 | 17 |
| 8th | Irfan Pathan | IND | 2004 | 14 |
| 7th | Abdul Razzaq | PAK | 2000 | 8 |
| 6th | Venkatesh Prasad | IND | 1997 | 7 |
| 5th | Anil Kumble | IND | 1995 | 7 |
| 4th | Kapil Dev | IND | 1990-91 | 9 |
| 3rd | Arshad Ayub | IND | 1988 | 9 |
| 2nd | Abdul Qadir | PAK | 1986 | 9 |
| 1st | Ravi Shastri | IND | 1984 | 4 |
FAQs On Most Wickets In Asia Cup
Q1. Who Has Most Wickets In Asia Cup?
Muttiah Muralitharan has taken the most wickets in Asia Cup history, with 30 wickets in 24 innings.
Q2. Who Has Taken Most Wickets In A Single Edition Of Asia Cup?
Ajantha Mendis has taken the most wickets in a single edition of the Asia Cup. Mendis took 17 wickets in Asia Cup 2008.
Who Was The Highest Wicket-taker In Asia Cup 2022?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the highest wicket-taker in Asia Cup 2022 and took 11 wickets
Q4. Who Has Teken Most Wickets For India In Asia Cup?
Irfan Pathan has the most wickets for India in Asia Cup. Pathan bagged 22 wickets in the tournament.
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