India’s star spinner, Kuldeep Yadav, has magnificently etched his name into the annals of Asia Cup history. In the 2025 T20 edition, he delivered a record-breaking performance, scalping an incredible 13 wickets in just six innings, maintaining an outstanding economy rate of 6.04. This phenomenal achievement now positions him as the leading wicket-taker in a single T20 Asia Cup tournament, surpassing notable bowlers like UAE’s Amjad Javed and Mohammad Naveed, Bangladesh’s Al-Amin Hossain, and even India’s own Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Here’s a look at the most wickets in a T20 Asia Cup edition:
* **13* – Kuldeep Yadav (India), 2025** (6 innings, Economy Rate: 6.04)
* 12 – Amjad Javed (UAE), 2016 (7 innings, Economy Rate: 7.34)
* 11 – Al-Amin Hossain (Bangladesh), 2016 (5 innings, Economy Rate: 7.96)
* 11 – Mohammad Naveed (UAE), 2016 (7 innings, Economy Rate: 5.24)
* 11 – Bhuvneshwar Kumar (India), 2022 (5 innings, Economy Rate: 6.05)
Kuldeep’s consistent brilliance proved pivotal for India throughout the tournament, especially during challenging encounters. A prime example was Friday’s thrilling Super Over victory against Sri Lanka. Despite opener Pathum Nissanka’s blistering century putting immense pressure on the Indian attack, Kuldeep’s disciplined spin bowling kept the opposition in check. He registered impressive figures of 1 for 31 in his four overs during that crucial match, holding his ground while other pacers like Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana conceded runs more freely.
While India’s bowlers faced tough moments against aggressive batting lineups, Kuldeep’s knack for taking crucial wickets and maintaining a tight economy under pressure made a significant difference. His remarkable tally of 13 wickets in merely six innings now sets a new standard for bowlers in the T20 Asia Cup format.
This extraordinary feat not only underscores Kuldeep’s individual prowess but also highlights the immense strength of India’s spin attack in the shortest format of the game. As Kuldeep leads the bowling charts, Team India marches into the Asia Cup final against Pakistan brimming with confidence, well aware that they possess a true match-winner who can decisively influence games with his magical spin.