Most Wickets Taker in Asia Cup: The Asia Cup record for most wickets taken is presently held by legendary Sri Lankan cricketer Lasith Malinga.
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Most Wickets Takers in Asia Cup:
Lasith Malinga the Most Wickets Taker in Asia Cup
Between 2004 and 2018, Lasith Malinga participated in six Asia Cup tournaments, winning 33 wickets in 15 games with a remarkable economy of 4.70 and an average of 18.84. In the history of the event, he amassed two four-wicket hauls and three five-wicket hauls. In both the 2010 and 2014 Asia Cups, the deadly right-arm fast bowler recorded the most wickets. The top fast bowler of the 2014 Asia Cup in Bangladesh grabbed 11 wickets in four matches, compared to the Sri Lankan pacer’s nine wickets in three matches at the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka in 2010.
Muthiah Muralidaran
With the Sri Lankan national cricket team in 2004 and 2014, Malinga won the Asia Cup twice. Muthiah Muralidaran, a different Sri Lankan icon, is second on the list of players with the most Asia Cup wickets. Muralidaran, who is regarded as one of the best bowlers in cricket history, took 30 wickets in 24 games during the Asia Cup competitions, with an economy of 3.75 and an average of 28.83. He only ever had one four-wicket and one five-wicket haul.
Ajantha Mendis
Muralidaran was a member of the 1997, 2004, and 2008 Sri Lankan teams that won the Asia Cup. Ajantha Mendis, a former mystery spinner for Sri Lanka, is third on the list. Mendis took 26 wickets between 2008 and 2014 in just eight Asia Cup games, with an economy of 3.98 and an average of 10.42. In Asia Cup history, he took two four-wicket hauls and as many five-wicket hauls.
Shakib Al Hasan
In 2008 and 2014, Mendis led Sri Lanka to Asia Cup victories. He had the most wickets taken at the 2008 tournament, with 17 in just five matches for an 8.52 average and a 3.45 economy. He was also a key contributor to Sri Lanka’s victorious 2014 campaign, taking nine wickets in three games at an economy rate of 4.84. The top five list is completed by Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and Pakistan cricketer Saeed Ajmal.
Shakib Al Hasan
Between 2008 and 2014, former Pakistani off-spinner Ajmal got 25 wickets in 12 games. He was a member of Pakistan’s 2012 Asia Cup-winning team. Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh holds the Asia Cup record for most career wickets among active players. Between 2010 and 2018, the left-arm spinner claimed 24 wickets in 18 games.
Ravindra Jadeja
The Indian player with the most wickets in Asia Cup history is Ravindra Jadeja. In 18 Asia Cup games, the outstanding all-rounder has taken 22 wickets at an economy rate of 4.56, including two four-wicket hauls.
Asia Cup’s most wickets:
| Player | Span | Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy | 4 | 5 |
| Lasith Malinga (SL) | 2004-2018 | 15 | 33 | 18.84 | 4.70 | 2 | 3 |
| Muthiah Muralidaran (SL) | 1995-2010 | 24 | 30 | 28.83 | 3.75 | 1 | 1 |
| Ajantha Mendis (SL) | 2008-2014 | 8 | 26 | 10.42 | 3.98 | 2 | 2 |
| Saeed Ajmal (PAK) | 2008-2014 | 12 | 25 | 19.40 | 4.21 | 0 | 0 |
| Shakib Al Hasan (BAN) | 2010-2018 | 18 | 24 | 30.41 | 5.05 | 1 | 0 |
| Chaminda Vaas (SL) | 1995-2008 | 19 | 23 | 27.78 | 4.19 | 0 | 0 |
| Mashrafe Mortaza (SL) | 2008-2018 | 24 | 23 | 42.69 | 5.82 | 0 | 0 |
| Ravindra Jadeja (IND) | 2010-2018 | 18 | 22 | 26.59 | 4.56 | 2 | 0 |
| Irfan Pathan (IND) | 2004-2012 | 12 | 22 | 27.50 | 5.54 | 1 | 0 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya (SL) | 1990-2008 | 25 | 22 | 30.31 | 4.48 | 1 | 0 |
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