Top three highest Wicket takers in Asia Cup history

Top three highest Wicket takers in Asia Cup history

Top three highest Wicket takers in Asia Cup history: The Asia Cup is on the way in 2022, many people are excited to see their favorites competing. The history of the Asia Cup is quite long, including a number of batsmen and bowlers making their way into the World Cricket and becoming legendary and some couldn’t handle the pressure. So, here is the list of the top 3 Wicket takers in the history of the Asia Cup. It’s not surprising that the top three places are taken by Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Cricket team has a long legacy with these players, let’s find out more: 

#1 SL Malinga( 2004-2018) 

The former Sri Lankan bowler, and one of the most talented and respected bowlers in Cricket History. Lasith Malinga recently retired from Cricket. The right-arm pacer whose career span for Sri Lanka was from 2004 to 2018. He played 15 Asia Cup matches for Sri Lanka and took 33 wickets with an economy of 4.70. He took 3 five Wicket hauls and 1 four Wicket haul in the bowling figures. His best bowling figure in Asia Cup is 5/34

#2 M Muralidharan(1995-2010)

The spin wizard of Sri Lanka and one of the legendary bowlers in Cricket History. He is another on the list of highest Wicket takers in the Asia Cup. He started his career with Sri Lanka in 1995 and played till 2010. He has a record of 30 wickets in the Asia Cup with a 3.75 economy. He has a 5 Wicket and a 4-wicket haul in the Asia Cup. He has the best bowling figures for Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 5/31. 

#3 Baw Ajantha Mendis(2008-2014)

The Sri Lanka Mystery Spinner is third on the list, he is one of the sensational bowlers of Sri Lanka. He played for Sri Lanka from 2008 to 2014. He took 26 wickets in the Asia Cup with an economy of 3.98. He has 2 five Wicket haul and 2 four Wicket haul in Asia Cup. He is considered Sri Lanka’s one of most sensational spinners.