Top 5 Highest Wicket-Takers In T20 Asia Cup: Bhuvneshwar Kumar Tops The List, Jasprit Bumrah Misses Out - Check In Pics
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.
1. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (India) - 13 wickets
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.
Best Figure In Asia Cup 2016
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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.
2. Amjad Javed (UAE) - 12 wickets
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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.
Impressive Season For Skipper
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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.
3. Mohammed Naveed (UAE) - 11 wickets
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Another UAE campaigner, Mohammed Naveed, took 11 wickets in Asia Cup T20 history, placing him among the top wicket-takers in the tournament.
Star Performer for UAE
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Despite the limited fixtures UAE play, Naveed maximized his opportunities, showcasing effective bowling against regional heavyweights.
4. Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) - 11 wickets
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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.
Dependable Spinner
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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.
5. Hardik Pandya (India) - 11 wickets
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Hardik Pandya matches the 11-wicket tally in the Asia Cup T20 record books, tying with Naveed and Rashid for that position.
No.1 All-Rounder
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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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