Pakistan national cricket team are one of the top teams in international cricket. They have won 1 ODI World Cup, 1 T20I World Cup and 1 Champions Trophy. This goes to show their prowess in the ICC events. On the other side of the coin, they have been the third-most successful team in the history of the Asia Cup.
Overall, they have won two Asia Cup titles so far. Pakistan cricket has a rich history of producing quality bowlers in the sport. The nation is renowned for its fast bowlers and spinners who have made a telling impact on the game over the years.
Let’s now take a glance at the four Pakistani bowlers who took the most wickets in the Asia Cup (ODI).
1. Saeed Ajmal – 25 Wickets
Saeed Ajmal is best known for his unique and skilful spin-bowling credentials, which made him one of the most spin-potent weapons for the Pakistan cricket team. He perfected the art of bowling doosra, a special type of delivery that spins quite the opposite way to a conventional off-spinner. Saeed Ajmal is the leading wicket-taker for Pakistan in Asia Cup history with 25 wickets in 12 appearances.
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2. Abdul Qadir – 17 Wickets
Abdul Qadir is the second-leading wicket-taker for the Pakistan cricket team in the Asia Cup history. He has accounted for 17 dismissals in 8 appearances. It is worth noting that he was a legendary Pakistani cricketer during the playing days of his career. He was lauded for being one of the most influential leg-spin bowlers in the sport.
3. Wasim Akram
Wasim Akram is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time. He is also regarded as the greatest left-arm fast bowler of all time. He is the third-leading wicket-taker for Pakistan in Asia Cup history as he bagged 16 wickets in 12 appearances in the continental event.
4. Abdul Razzaq
Abdul Razzaq delivered the much-needed goods for the national cricket team as an all-rounder during the playing days of his cricketing career. He comes next on the list as he bagged 16 wickets for Pakistan in 11 appearances of the Asia Cup competition.
