IND vs SL Top Bowlers: India will face Sri Lanka in the 18th match of the Asia Cup T20 2025 on Friday, September 26, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, 8:00 PM IST.
India will rely on Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, and Varun Chakaravarthy to provide breakthroughs and control the middle overs.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will count on Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, and Nuwan Thushara to restrict runs and take crucial wickets.
In this article, we analyse the top Bowlers from both teams who could make a decisive impact in this high-stakes encounter.
Asia Cup 2025 – Top Wicket-Taker List
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuldeep Yadav | 5 | 5 | 17.1 | 97 | 12 | 4/7 | 8.08 | 5.65 | 8.58 | 1 | – | – |
| Junaid Siddique | 3 | 3 | 9 | 57 | 9 | 4/18 | 6.33 | 6.33 | 6.00 | 2 | – | – |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 6 | 6 | 23 | 171 | 9 | 3/20 | 19.00 | 7.43 | 15.33 | – | – | – |
| Saim Ayub | 6 | 5 | 17 | 112 | 8 | 3/35 | 14.00 | 6.59 | 12.75 | – | – | – |
| Rishad Hossain | 5 | 5 | 16 | 112 | 8 | 2/18 | 14.00 | 7.00 | 12.00 | – | – | – |
| Shaheen Afridi | 6 | 6 | 20 | 142 | 8 | 3/28 | 17.75 | 7.10 | 15.00 | – | – | – |
| Taskin Ahmed | 4 | 4 | 16 | 137 | 8 | 3/28 | 17.13 | 8.56 | 12.00 | – | – | – |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 5 | 5 | 20 | 119 | 7 | 2/22 | 17.00 | 5.95 | 17.14 | – | – | – |
| Haris Rauf | 4 | 4 | 12.4 | 99 | 7 | 2/19 | 14.14 | 7.82 | 10.86 | – | – | – |
| Mahedi Hasan | 4 | 4 | 16 | 110 | 6 | 2/25 | 18.33 | 6.88 | 16.00 | – | – | – |
IND vs SL: India’s Top Bowlers
1. Jasprit Bumrah
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Last Match | 2/18 vs Bangladesh |
| Asia Cup 2025 | 5 wickets in 4 matches |
| Record vs Sri Lanka | 18 wickets in 9 matches |
| Last T20 League Record | 14 wickets in 10 matches |
| Insight | A strike bowler who can take crucial wickets at any stage, especially in death overs. |
2. Kuldeep Yadav
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Last Match | 3/18 vs Bangladesh |
| Asia Cup 2025 | 12 wickets in 5 matches |
| Record vs Sri Lanka | 15 wickets in 8 matches |
| Last T20 League Record | 12 wickets in 9 matches |
| Insight | Left-arm spinner controlling middle overs and taking key wickets. |
3. Varun Chakaravarthy
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Last Match | 2/29 vs Bangladesh |
| Asia Cup 2025 | 4 wickets in 4 matches |
| Record vs Sri Lanka | 7 wickets in 4 matches |
| Last T20 League Record | 10 wickets in 8 matches |
| Insight | Mystery spinner who can break partnerships and maintain a tight economy. |
IND vs SL: Sri Lanka’s Top Bowlers
1. Dushmantha Chameera
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Last Match | 1/31 vs Pakistan |
| Asia Cup 2025 | 6 wickets in 5 matches |
| Record vs India | 10 wickets in 6 matches |
| Last T20 League Record | 13 wickets in 9 matches |
| Insight | Fast bowler with pace and bounce, crucial for early breakthroughs. |
2. Maheesh Theekshana
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Last Match | 2/24 vs Pakistan |
| Asia Cup 2025 | 2 wickets in 2 matches |
| Record vs India | 12 wickets in 7 matches |
| Last T20 League Record | 11 wickets in 9 matches |
| Insight | Leg-spinner capable of taking quick wickets and controlling runs in middle overs. |
3. Nuwan Thushara
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Last Match | 0/29 vs Pakistan |
| Asia Cup 2025 | 6 wickets in 5 matches |
| Record vs India | 9 wickets in 5 matches |
| Last T20 League Record | 15 wickets in 8 matches |
| Insight | Medium-fast bowler who can swing the ball and bowl well at the death. |
IND vs SL: Top Batter Predictions
| Player (Team) | Matches (2025) | Wickets | Key Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah (IND) | 4 | 5 | India’s strike bowler and death-over specialist |
| Kuldeep Yadav (IND) | 5 | 12 | Left-arm spin threat controlling middle overs |
| Nuwan Thushara (SL) | 5 | 6 | Sri Lanka’s key pacer, swinging the ball early |
Prediction: Jasprit Bumrah (India) & Nuwan Thushara (Sri Lanka) are likely to be the top wicket-takers in this thrilling encounter.
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