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- India Today
Top 5 wicket-takers in Asia Cup history
Top 5 wicket-takers in Asia Cup history 11 Aug, 2025 By Akshay Ramesh The Asia Cup is set to get underway on September 7 in the UAE. This year, it will be held in a T20I format. With the Asia Cup set to be held in the UAE, expect bowlers to compete hard and shine in the tournament. Here is a look at the top five wicket-takers in the Asia Cup history (ODI and T20I combined) The mystery spinner from Sri Lanka featured only in two editions of the Asia Cup. He ended up taking 26 wickets in just 8 matches at a staggering average of 10.42. 5. Ajantha Mendis The former Bangladesh captain is in the top five with 28 wickets in 25 matches. His average 34.46 is the worst among the top five bowlers. 4. Shakib Al Hasan The Indian all-rounder took 29 wickets in 26 matches. He will not be part of the T20 Asia Cup this year. 3. Ravindra Jadeja The legendary Sri Lankan spinner took 30 wickets in 24 Asia Cup matches. He played the tournament from 1995 to 2010. 2. Muttiah Muralidaran The legendary Sri Lankan fast bowler took 33 wickets in 15 matches. He has three five-wicket hauls, the most by a bowler in Asia Cup. 1. Lasith Malinga


News18
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
World Chocolate Day 2025: The Evolution of India's Favourite Chocolate
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