The Asia Cup T20 has witnessed some exceptional bowling performances over the years, with Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar leading the all-time wicket-takers list with 13 wickets in just 6 matches. Here are the other 4 bowlers with the most wickets in the T20 Asia Cup.
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India's swing maestro Bhuvneshwar Kumar claimed 13 wickets across the 2016 and 2022 Asia Cups (T20), making him the all-time highest wicket-taker in the tournament’s T20 history.
His standout performance came in 2022, when he took a devastating 5 for 4, his best figures in the competition, demonstrating his ability to dominate with both swing and variation.
Representing the UAE, Amjad Javed picked up 12 wickets in Asia Cup T20 action, an impressive haul that stands among the highest in the tournament’s history.
His tally came in just one edition, where he averaged around 14 and maintained a healthy strike rate, making him a standout performer from an associate nation.
Another UAE campaigner, Mohammed Naveed, took 11 wickets in Asia Cup T20 history, placing him among the top wicket-takers in the tournament.
Despite the limited fixtures UAE play, Naveed maximized his opportunities, showcasing effective bowling against regional heavyweights.
Afghanistan’s spin sensation, Rashid Khan, has also taken 11 wickets in the T20 Asia Cup, a testament to his consistency and presence in multiple editions.
Rashid’s rise has been meteoric; he topped the ICC T20I bowling rankings in 2018 and continues to deliver under pressure with sharp leg-spin and deceptive pace.
Hardik Pandya matches the 11-wicket tally in the Asia Cup T20 record books, tying with Naveed and Rashid for that position.
Known for his all-round flair, Pandya’s bowling in the tournament has blended pace and yorkers, contributing crucial breakthroughs in tight matches.
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