Asia Cup's Highest Wicket-taker, Sachin Tendulkar In List Too

In these collection of pictures, we take a look at the highest wicket-takers in Asia Cup history in the ODI format.

Zee Media Bureau
Aug 29, 2023

Muttiah Muralitharan - 30 wickets

Sri Lanka spin bowling legend Muttiah Muralitharan is the highest wicket-taker in Asia Cup history with 30 wickets in 24 matches at an average of 28.83.

Lasith Malinga - 29 wickets

Former Sri Lanka pacer and captain claimed 29 wickets in 14 Asia Cup matches at an average of 20.55.

Ajantha Mendis - 26 wickets

Former Sri Lanka off-spinner is the third highest wicket-taker in Asia Cup history with 26 wickets in just 8 matches at an astounding average of 10.42 with a best of 6/13.

Saeed Ajmal - 25 wickets

Former Pakistan off-spinner picked up 25 wickets in 12 matches in Asia Cup at an amazing average of 19.4.

Chaminda Vaas - 23 wickets

Former Sri Lanka left-arm pacer claimed 23 wickets in 19 matches at an average of 27.78 in Asia Cup matches.

Irfan Pathan - 22 wickets

Former India all-rounder is India's highest wicket-taker in Asia Cup history with 22 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 27.5 with a best of 4/32.

Sanath Jayasuriya - 22 wickets

Former Sri Lanka captain and all-rounder picked up 22 wickets in 25 matches in Asia Cup and is also the highest run-scorer in Asia Cup history.

Abdur Razzak - 22 wickets

Former Bangladesh left-arm spinner has 22 wickets in 18 matches of Asia Cup to his name at an average of 36.18.

Ravindra Jadeja - 19 wickets

Team India all-rounder is the highest wicket-taker among active cricketers in Asia Cup ODI format with 19 wickets in 14 matches at an average of 26.57. (Photo: ANI)

Shakib al Hasan - 19 wickets

Bangladesh captain has claimed 19 wickets in 13 matches in the Asia Cup at an average of 32.73 with a best of 4/42. (Photo: ANI)

Sachin Tendulkar - 17 wickets

Indian cricket legend is the third highest wicket-taker for India in Asia Cup in the ODI format with 17 wickets in 23 matches at an average of just 21.41.

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