Most Wickets in Asia Cup 2025: The Asia Cup 2025 (September 9–28, UAE) has not only seen explosive batting but also some brilliant bowling performances.
Kuldeep Yadav, Shaheen Afridi, and Mustafizur Rahman have impressed with their consistency, wicket-taking ability, and economy rates. Here’s a detailed look at the top wicket-takers and their impact.
Kuldeep Yadav – The Leading Wicket-Taker
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Wickets: 13 in 6 matches
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Overs: 21.1
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Best Bowling: 4/7
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Average: 9.85
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Economy Rate: 6.05
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Strike Rate: 9.77
Kuldeep Yadav has been exceptional in controlling the flow of runs while picking timely wickets. His left-arm spin has troubled batters across teams, and his best figures of 4/7 highlight his match-winning potential.
Overall Top 10 Wicket-Takers – Asia Cup 2025
| Rank | Player | Mat | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuldeep Yadav | 6 | 6 | 21.1 | 128 | 13 | 4/7 | 9.85 | 6.05 | 9.77 | 1 | – | – |
| 2 | Junaid Siddique | 3 | 3 | 9 | 57 | 9 | 4/18 | 6.33 | 6.33 | 6.00 | 2 | – | – |
| 3 | Shaheen Afridi | 6 | 6 | 20.5 | 144 | 9 | 3/17 | 16.00 | 6.91 | 13.89 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Mustafizur Rahman | 6 | 6 | 23 | 171 | 9 | 3/20 | 19.00 | 7.43 | 15.33 | – | – | – |
| 5 | Haris Rauf | 4 | 4 | 14.4 | 115 | 9 | 3/33 | 12.78 | 7.84 | 9.78 | – | – | – |
| 6 | Wanindu Hasaranga | 6 | 6 | 24 | 156 | 8 | 2/22 | 19.50 | 6.50 | 18.00 | – | – | – |
| 7 | Saim Ayub | 6 | 5 | 17 | 112 | 8 | 3/35 | 14.00 | 6.59 | 12.75 | – | – | – |
| 8 | Rishad Hossain | 5 | 5 | 16 | 112 | 8 | 2/18 | 14.00 | 7.00 | 12.00 | – | – | – |
| 9 | Taskin Ahmed | 4 | 4 | 16 | 137 | 8 | 3/28 | 17.13 | 8.56 | 12.00 | – | – | – |
| 10 | Dushmantha Chameera | 6 | 6 | 24 | 199 | 7 | 2/29 | 28.43 | 8.29 | 20.57 | – | – | 1 |
Team-Wise Top Wicket-Takers – Asia Cup 2025
India (IND)
| Player | Mat | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuldeep Yadav | 6 | 6 | 21.1 | 128 | 13 | 4/7 | 9.85 | 6.05 | 9.77 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 4 | 15 | 110 | 5 | 2/18 | 22.00 | 7.33 | 18.00 |
| Axar Patel | 6 | 6 | 16 | 112 | 4 | 2/18 | 28.00 | 7.00 | 24.00 |
| Shivam Dube | 5 | 4 | 10 | 78 | 5 | 3/4 | 15.60 | 7.80 | 12.00 |
| Hardik Pandya | 6 | 6 | 14 | 120 | 4 | 1/7 | 30.00 | 8.57 | 21.00 |
Pakistan (PAK)
| Player | Mat | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 6 | 6 | 20.5 | 144 | 9 | 3/17 | 16.00 | 6.91 | 13.89 |
| Haris Rauf | 4 | 4 | 14.4 | 115 | 9 | 3/33 | 12.78 | 7.84 | 9.78 |
| Saim Ayub | 6 | 5 | 17 | 112 | 8 | 3/35 | 14.00 | 6.59 | 12.75 |
| Faisal Shah | 3 | 3 | 12 | 102 | 5 | 3/34 | 20.40 | 8.50 | 14.40 |
Bangladesh (BAN)
| Player | Mat | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustafizur Rahman | 6 | 6 | 23 | 171 | 9 | 3/20 | 19.00 | 7.43 | 15.33 |
| Taskin Ahmed | 4 | 4 | 16 | 137 | 8 | 3/28 | 17.13 | 8.56 | 12.00 |
| Junaid Siddique | 3 | 3 | 9 | 57 | 9 | 4/18 | 6.33 | 6.33 | 6.00 |
| Mahedi Hasan | 4 | 4 | 16 | 110 | 6 | 2/25 | 18.33 | 6.88 | 16.00 |
| Rishad Hossain | 5 | 5 | 16 | 112 | 8 | 2/18 | 14.00 | 7.00 | 12.00 |
Sri Lanka (SL)
| Player | Mat | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 6 | 6 | 24 | 156 | 8 | 2/22 | 19.50 | 6.50 | 18.00 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 6 | 6 | 24 | 199 | 7 | 2/29 | 28.43 | 8.29 | 20.57 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 3 | 3 | 12 | 82 | 3 | 2/24 | 27.33 | 6.83 | 24.00 |
| Nuwan Thushara | 6 | 6 | 23 | 185 | 6 | 4/18 | 30.83 | 8.04 | 23.00 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 6 | 5 | 12.5 | 105 | 5 | 2/21 | 21.00 | 8.18 | 15.40 |
UAE
| Player | Mat | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waseem Muhammad | 3 | 3 | 10 | 116 | 4 | 2/54 | 29.00 | 11.60 | 15.00 |
Afghanistan (AFG)
| Player | Mat | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Nabi | 3 | 3 | 12 | 108 | 5 | 2/13 | 21.60 | 5.03 | 27.20 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 3 | 3 | 7 | 33 | 3 | 1/4 | 11.00 | 4.71 | 14.00 |
| Sediqullah Atal | 3 | 3 | 9.3 | 64 | 3 | 2/14 | 21.33 | 6.74 | 19.00 |
Oman (OMA)
| Player | Mat | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aamir Kaleem | 3 | 3 | 8 | 76 | 5 | 3/31 | 15.20 | 9.50 | 9.60 |
Hong Kong (HK)
| Player | Mat | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nizakat Khan | 3 | 3 | 12 | 94 | 1 | 1/8 | 47.00 | 120.51 | – |
Key Bowling Highlights – Asia Cup 2025
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Most Wickets: Kuldeep Yadav – 13
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Best Bowling in Match: Kuldeep Yadav – 4/7
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Best Average: Junaid Siddique – 6.33
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Best Economy: Abrar Ahmed – 5.03
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Most Impactful Spells: Shaheen Afridi, Mustafizur Rahman, Wanindu Hasaranga
The Asia Cup 2025 has shown that while batsmen grabbed the headlines, bowlers like Kuldeep Yadav and Shaheen Afridi were decisive in controlling games and taking key wickets. Their performances will be crucial as teams gear up for the final stages of the tournament.
