The Asia Cup 2025 will be played in the T20 format, and this time Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has a great opportunity. He could become the highest wicket-taker in this tournament. For this, he needs to take only 3 wickets.
Sports News: The Asia Cup 2025 will begin on September 9, and this time the tournament will be played in the T20 format. Team India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has a golden opportunity to become the number one bowler in this Asia Cup. Currently, Bhuvneshwar Kumar holds the record for the most wickets in the T20 Asia Cup, but if Hardik takes just 3 wickets in the upcoming tournament, he will claim this record. Afghanistan's veteran spinner Rashid Khan is also in the race with Hardik in this competition.
Hardik Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's Record Battle
The Asia Cup 2025 will begin on September 9. This tournament will be played in the T20 format, which is currently considered the most popular and exciting format of cricket. This will be a big challenge and opportunity for the Indian team, especially for all-rounders like Hardik Pandya, who strengthens the team with his bowling as well as batting.
The record for the most wickets in the T20 Asia Cup is held by Bhuvneshwar Kumar. He has taken a total of 13 wickets in 6 matches so far. After Bhuvi, UAE's Amjad Javed is at the second position, who took 12 wickets in 7 matches, but he has retired and is therefore out of the race to break the record.
UAE's Mohammad Naveed is at the third position, who took 11 wickets in 7 matches. Afghanistan's veteran spinner Rashid Khan and India's Hardik Pandya are at the fourth and fifth positions respectively, both having 11 wickets each. Hardik Pandya and Rashid Khan need only 3 more wickets to surpass Bhuvneshwar Kumar's record.
Highest wicket-takers in T20 Asia Cup
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (India): 13 wickets (6 matches)
- Amjad Javed (UAE): 12 wickets (7 matches)
- Mohammad Naveed (UAE): 11 wickets (7 matches)
- Rashid Khan (Afghanistan): 11 wickets (8 matches)
- Hardik Pandya (India): 11 wickets (8 matches)
Hardik Pandya's Tough Competition with Rashid Khan
Hardik Pandya is a b link for India in both batting and bowling. He has troubled opposition teams many times with his impressive spells in T20 cricket. His bowling in the Asia Cup has led India to victory in many matches. Looking at his ability and experience, it is expected that he can become the number 1 bowler by taking 3 or more wickets in the upcoming tournament.
Rashid Khan, who is known as a great leg spinner in world cricket, is also in this race. This Afghanistan bowler has performed tremendously in T20 cricket and he is also close to breaking Bhuvneshwar Kumar's record. The performance of both the players will attract a lot of attention in this Asia Cup and this competition will be exciting for Indian cricket fans.
