By Moneycontrol Sports Desk | August 13, 2025
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Since its inception in 1983, the Asia Cup has served as a stage for Asia’s leading cricket nations to battle for regional supremacy, taking place every two years under the banner of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
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The 17th edition in 2025 will see eight participating teams divided into two groups. The top two from each group will advance to the Super 4 stage, with the competition culminating in the grand final on September 28, 2025.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar, renowned for his mastery over swing, holds the record for the most wickets in Asia Cup T20 history. Across six matches in the tournament, he has claimed 13 wickets at an impressive average of 9.46, including a standout five-wicket haul.
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Former UAE skipper Amjad Javed sits second on the list, having picked up 12 wickets in seven appearances at an average of 14.08, establishing himself as one of his nation’s finest bowlers.
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In third place is Mohammad Naveed, feared for his pinpoint yorkers. He has taken 11 wickets in seven matches at an average of 13.18, while maintaining an economy rate of just 5.24.
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Afghanistan’s mystery spinner Rashid Khan also makes the cut, with 11 wickets from eight matches at an average of 18.36.
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Rounding out the top five is India’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who has taken 11 wickets in eight games, averaging 18.81 with an economy rate of 7.01.
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The 2025 Asia Cup will begin on September 9, bringing together the best cricket teams from across Asia in an exciting T20 showdown. The tournament will see eight teams split into two groups, with matches taking place in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
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One of the most anticipated fixtures of the event will be the India vs Pakistan encounter, scheduled for September 14 in Dubai.