Lasith Malinga – 33 wickets

Sri Lanka’s yorker king leads the chart with 33 wickets across Asia Cup ODIs and T20Is. A true match-winner in crunch games

Muttiah Muralitharan – 30 wickets

The spin wizard claimed 30 wickets in Asia Cup ODIs. His accuracy and variations made him almost unplayable

Ajantha Mendis – 26 wickets

The mystery spinner shocked batters with his variations, picking up 26 wickets, including a record 17 in the 2008 edition.

Saeed Ajmal – 25 wickets

Pakistan’s spin magician grabbed 25 wickets, troubling top-order batters with his deceptive doosra.

Irfan Pathan – 22 wickets

India’s swing specialist struck early in many games, finishing with 22 wickets in Asia Cup history

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