Most Wickets in Asia Cup | Asia Cup 2023

Most Wickets in Asia Cup: Asia Cup tournament was started in 1984. Since then, many players participated in this tournament. But there are few who deserve recognition. In this article we will see who took most wickets in Asia Cup (ODI).

10. Shakib Al Hasan

Former Bangladesh captain and all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan ranks 10 on the list. So far, he played 13 Asia Cup ODI matches during 2010 to 2018. He took 19 wickets at the cost of 622 runs. His best figures in Asia Cup are 4/42.

9. Ravindra Jadeja

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has played 14 ODI matches in the Asia Cup. He conceded 505 runs and took 19 wickets. His best figures in Asia Cup are 4/29.

8. Abdur Razzak

Former Bangladesh player Abdur Razzak was part of 18 Asia Cup matches during 2004 to 2014. He took 22 wickets at the cost of 796 runs. His best figures are 3/17.

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7. Sanath Jayasuriya

Former Sri Lankan captain and all-rounder Sanath Jayasuriya has played 25 Asia Cup matches and took 22 wickets at the cost of 667 runs. His best bowling figures are 4/49.

6. Irfan Pathan

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan played only 12 Asia Cup matches during 2004 to 2012. He took 22 wickets at the cost of 605 runs and his best figures are 4/32.

5. Chaminda Vaas

Former Sri Lankan fast bowler Chaminda Vaas was part of 19 Asia Cup matches. He took 23 wickets by giving 639 runs and his best figures are 3/23.

4. Saeed Ajmal

Formal Pakistani bowler Saeed Ajmal played for Pakistan in the Asia Cup during 2008 to 2014.  He played in 12 Asia Cup matches. He 25 wickets at the cost of 485 runs his best figures are 3/26.

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3. Ajantha Mendis |Most Wickets in Asia Cup

Former Sri Lankan spinner Ajantha Mendis played for Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup during 2008 to 2014. He ranks 3rd on the list. He played only 8 Asia Cup matches and took 26 wickets at the cost of 271 runs. His best figures are 6/13.

2. Lasith Malinga | Most Wickets in Asia Cup

Sri Lankan legend and farmer pacer Lasith Malinga played for Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup during 2004 to 2014. He played in 14 Asia Cup matches. He took 29 wickets and gave 596 runs. His best figures are 5/34. He comes second on the list.

1. Muthiah Muralidaran |Most Wickets in Asia Cup

Top position on the list is secured by Sri Lankan legend and spinner Muthiah Muralidaran. He played 24 Asia Cup matches for Sri Lanka. He took 30 wickets at the cost of 865 runs. His best figures are 5/31.

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S.N.PlayerMatchesWickets
1Muthiah Muralidaran2430
2Lasith Malinga1429
3Ajantha Mendis826
4Saeed Ajmal1225
5Chaminda Vaas1923
6Irfan Pathan1222
7Sanath Jayasuriya2522
8Abdur Razzak1822
9Ravindra Jadeja1419
10Shakib Al Hasan1319
Most Wickets in Asia Cup (ODI) | Info. Source: ESPNCricInfo

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