Most Wickets in Asia Cup [2023] – Who is the Highest wicket-taker of the Asia Cup?
The Asia Cup is a cricket tournament that takes place among Asian countries. It is organized by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
In 2023, this tournament is going to take place in Pakistan but the matches of India will be played in Sri Lanka due to the Indo-Pak conflict.
In this Asia Cup 2023 features six teams – India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Nepal.
In this blog, you will explore the highest wicket-taker of the Asia Cup in 2023.
Table of Contents
Most Wickets in Asia Cup 2023
| RANK | PLAYER | TEAM | MAT | INNS | WKTS | ECON |
| 1 | Jasprit Bumrah | IND | – | – | – | – |
| 2 | Haris Rauf | PAK | – | – | – | – |
| 3 | Mohammed Siraj | IND | – | – | – | – |
| 4 | Shadab Khan | PAK | – | – | – | – |
| 5 | Kuldeep Yadav | IND | – | – | – | – |
| 6 | Rashid Khan | AFG | – | – | – | – |
| 7 | Wanindu Hasaranga | SL | – | – | – | – |
| 8 | MUstafizur Rahman | BAN | – | – | – | – |
| 9 | Mujeeb Ur Rahman | AFG | – | – | – | – |
| 10 | Yuzi Chahal | IND | – | – | – | – |
Most Wickets in Asia Cup 2022
| RANK | PLAYER | TEAM | MAT | INNS | WKTS | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | IND | 5 | 5 | 11 | 6.05 |
| 2 | Wanindu Hasaranga | SL | 6 | 6 | 9 | 7.39 |
| 3 | Mohammad Nawaz | PAK | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5.89 |
| 4 | Shadab Khan | PAK | 5 | 5 | 8 | 6.05 |
| 5 | Haris Rauf | PAK | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7.65 |
| 6 | Mujeeb Ur Rahman | AFG | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5.55 |
| 7 | Naseem Shah | PAK | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7.67 |
| 8 | Chamika Karunaratne | SL | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9.06 |
| 9 | Pramod Madushan | SL | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8.92 |
| 10 | Rashid Khan | AFG | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6.55 |
Most Wickets in Asia Cup History
| RANK | PLAYER | TEAM | WKTS | INNS | BEST | 5W |
| 1 | Muttiah Muralitharan | SL | 30 | 24 | 5/31 | 1 |
| 2 | Lasith Malinga | SL | 29 | 14 | 5/34 | 3 |
| 3 | Ajantha Mendis | SL | 26 | 8 | 6/13 | 2 |
| 4 | Saeed Ajmal | PAK | 25 | 12 | 3/26 | 0 |
| 5 | Chaminda Vaas | SL | 23 | 19 | 3/30 | 0 |
| 6 | Irfan Pathan | IND | 22 | 12 | 4/32 | 0 |
| 7 | Sanath Jayasuriya | SL | 22 | 21 | 4/49 | 0 |
| 8 | Abdur Razzak | PAK | 22 | 18 | 3/17 | 0 |
| 9 | Ravindra Jadeja | IND | 19 | 14 | 4/29 | 0 |
| 10 | Shakib Al Hasan | BAN | 19 | 13 | 4/42 | 0 |
Conclusion
In this article, we have shared the highest wicket-taker stats of the Asia Cup. In 2023, Asia Cup will be played between six Asian countries named India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Nepal. And Nepal is going to debut in Asia Cup. The Asia Cup is scheduled to start in September. We hope it will be one of the most memorable in cricket history.
FAQ’s
Who is the Highest Wicket Taker of Asia Cup 2023?
Jasprit Bumrah is the highest wicket-taker of Asia Cup 2023.
Who took the most wickets in Asia Cup 2022?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has taken the most wickets in Asia Cup 2022. He took 11 wickets in 5 innings with an economy of 6.05.
Who took the most wickets in the history of the Asia Cup?
The Sri Lankan star player, Muttiah Muralitharan has the record for most wickets in the history of the Asia Cup. He took 30 wickets in 24 innings. His best bowling figure is 5/31.
When did Asia Cup 2023 is going to start?
Asia Cup 2023 is going to start in September.
How many teams will participate in Asia Cup 2023?
Six teams will participate in Asia Cup 2023. These are India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Nepal. And Nepal is going to debut in Asia Cup.
Who has the Best Bowling Figure in Asia Cup?
Ajanta Mendis of Srilanka has the best bowling figure of 6/13.
