The five leading wicket-takers in Asia Cup history.

By Aditya
August 12, 2025

The Asia Cup will kick off on September 7 in the UAE, and this year, it's being played in the T20I format.

In the upcoming Asia Cup in the UAE, bowlers are expected to have a significant impact and perform exceptionally well.

5. Ajantha Mendis

With only two Asia Cup appearances, the Sri Lankan mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis made a significant impact, claiming an impressive 26 wickets in just 8 matches. His performance was highlighted by a s

4. Shakib Al Hasan

In the top five bowlers, former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has taken 28 wickets in 25 matches. His average of 34.46 is the highest among the five.

3. Ravindra Jadeja

The Indian all-rounder took 29 wickets in 26 matches. He may not be a part of the T20 Asia Cup this year.

2. Muttiah Muralidaran

Muttiah Muralitharan, the legendary Sri Lankan spinner, took 30 wickets in 24 Asia Cup matches over his career, which spanned from 1995 to 2010.

1. Lasith Malinga

With 33 wickets in just 15 matches, legendary Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga holds the record for most five-wicket hauls in Asia Cup history.

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