Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 The stored history of the tournament is around the corner, promising another thrilling chapter. To be held in United Arab Emirates From 9 to 28 September, eight teams will see a fight in the smallest format in the competition. defending champion India Start your campaign against hosts UAE On 10 September, while fans eagerly waited against the blockbuster clash Pakistan In Dubai on 14 September. There are also services as an important preparation with the event 2026 T20 World CupIt only seems to fit to look back at some The biggest personal bowling performance In the Asia Cup T20 history.
Top 5 Best Bowling Statistics (T20 version) in Asia Cup
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (5/4 vs Afghanistan, 2022)
Stands on top of the list Bhuvneshwar Kumar Career-Best against 4 for 5 Afghanistan during 2022 Asia CupOn September 8, it was played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, this spell came in a Super Four Clash, where India had already scored 212 runs, thanks. Virat KohliMemorable 122*.
With the ball in hand, Bhubaneswar performed a devastating performance of swing bowling. Seam, movement, accuracy – that night it was all. Afghanistan’s batting line-up fell against his variations, as the outswingrs kissed Edge and the Inswingers demolished the stump. To add dominance, he bowled a young woman, underlining why she is still considered one of the most dangerous new ball operators in world cricket.
- Shadab Khan (4/8 vs Hong Kong, 2022)
Next in the list Shadab Khan Incredible for 8 against 8 against 8 Hong Kong In Sharjah on 2 September 2022. Pakistan had already scored 193 runs on the board, but it was Shadab’s Wizardry that actually sealed the game.
His magic lasted only 2.4 overs, yet it was enough to eliminate the opposition. The googly of leg-spinner was unattained at night, in which his three wickets were completely disguised. Hong Kong batsmen looked clules, and Pakistan hovering for a win of 155 runs-a victory that secured Super Four’s way.
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- Mohammad Nabi (4/17 vs Hong Kong, 2016)
The 2016 version also gave a memorable mantra to the fans, courtesy of the talisman of Afghanistan Mohammad NabiIn a qualifying match in Mirpur on 22 February 2016, Nabi returned its best T20I figures: 4 for 17,
Relying on the flight, guyl and subtle variations in the pace, the prophet strangled Hong Kong’s batting unit. He bowled 12 dot balls in his four -over spell, with three dismissal away from big hits. That performance gave him the Player of the Match Award and strengthened his reputation as a trusted match-winner of Afghanistan in the crunch moments.
- Lasith Malinga (4/26 vs UAE, 2016)
Some bowlers in history like the overs of death a lot Lasith malingaAnd magic against him UAE In 2016, he reminded of that magic. Returning from injury to Mirpur on 25 February 2016, Malinga withdrew years with Clinical 4 for 26.
Defending just a minor clan of 129, he hit twice in the opening with an inch-perfect yorker. From there, they mixed their trademarks in slow delivery, making the UAE batsmen completely undone. Despite his career being in dignity, Malinga proved why experience and execution are under pressure.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (4/26 vs Pakistan, 2022)
Completing the top five is another gem of Bhubaneswar, this time against Pakistan against the staunch rivals in the tournament opener on August 28, 2022. His magic of 4 for 26 was historic, making him the first Indian bowler to claim four wickets for four wickets against Pakistan in T20.
He started with a prized wicket Babar AzamBefore returning to death to wipe KhanAsif AliAnd Naseem ShahWith accounting for all ten wickets in the innings with Indian pacers, Bhubaneswar’s attempt stood as a game-changer in a competition, which always lifts extra weight.
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