Most Wickets in Asia Cup for Bangladesh – Record Bowlers
Bangladesh have produced several successful bowlers in the Asia Cup, from left-arm spinners such as Abdur Razzak and Shakib Al Hasan to fast bowlers including Mustafizur Rahman, Mashrafe Mortaza and Taskin Ahmed.
Abdur Razzak and Shakib Al Hasan jointly hold the Bangladesh record for the most wickets in the ODI Asia Cup, with 22 wickets each. Shakib reached 22 wickets in 18 matches, while Razzak also took 22 from 18 matches.
When the T20 editions of the Asia Cup are added, Shakib moves ahead because he also took six wickets in the 2016 and 2022 T20 Asia Cups. Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed have also added heavily to their Asia Cup totals through the T20 format.
Most Wickets in ODI Asia Cup for Bangladesh
| Rank | Bowler | Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdur Razzak | 18 | 22 | 3/17 | 36.18 | 4.67 |
| 1 | Shakib Al Hasan | 18 | 22 | 4/42 | 36.95 | 4.74 |
| 3 | Mashrafe Mortaza | 19 | 18 | 2/25 | 48.22 | 5.69 |
| 4 | Mustafizur Rahman | 7 | 13 | 4/43 | 19.00 | 4.66 |
| 5 | Rubel Hossain | 8 | 8 | 3 wickets | 35.50 | 4.81 |
| 5 | Mohammad Rafique | 8 | 8 | 3 wickets | 37.37 | 4.53 |
| 7 | Shafiul Islam | 6 | 6 | — | 50.33 | 6.83 |
Shakib and Razzak are therefore Bangladesh's joint-highest wicket-takers in the traditional 50-over Asia Cup.
1. Abdur Razzak – 22 Wickets
Abdur Razzak was Bangladesh's leading Asia Cup wicket-taker for many years.
The left-arm spinner took 22 wickets in 18 ODI Asia Cup matches.
Abdur Razzak Asia Cup Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 18 |
| Wickets | 22 |
| Best Bowling | 3/17 |
| Average | 36.18 |
| Economy Rate | 4.67 |
Razzak played during a period when Bangladesh were gradually becoming a more competitive ODI side.
His economy rate below five runs per over is particularly strong considering the number of Asia Cup matches he played.
Abdur Razzak in the 2012 Asia Cup
Razzak played an important role in Bangladesh's memorable run to the 2012 Asia Cup final.
Bangladesh defeated both India and Sri Lanka during the tournament and qualified for the final for the first time.
The team eventually lost a dramatic final to Pakistan by only two runs.
Razzak's control through the middle overs was an important part of Bangladesh's bowling attack throughout that era.
2. Shakib Al Hasan – 22 ODI Asia Cup Wickets
Shakib Al Hasan matched Razzak's Bangladesh ODI Asia Cup record with 22 wickets from 18 matches.
His best figures in the competition are 4/42.
Shakib Al Hasan ODI Asia Cup Bowling Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 18 |
| Wickets | 22 |
| Best Bowling | 4/42 |
| Bowling Average | 36.95 |
| Economy Rate | 4.74 |
| Four-Wicket Hauls | 1 |
Shakib's record is even more impressive because he was also one of Bangladesh's leading batters in the competition.
Shakib's Asia Cup All-Round Record
Few Bangladesh players have contributed as heavily with both bat and ball in Asia Cup history.
Shakib combined hundreds of runs with more than 20 wickets in the ODI competition.
His ability to bowl a complete spell of economical left-arm spin while also batting in the top or middle order made him one of Bangladesh's most important Asia Cup players.
Shakib in the 2012 Asia Cup
The 2012 tournament was one of Shakib's best Asia Cup campaigns.
He scored 237 runs at an average above 59 and also took six wickets.
Bangladesh defeated India and Sri Lanka before reaching the final against Pakistan.
Shakib was named Player of the Tournament for his all-round performances.
Shakib's 4/42
Shakib's best ODI Asia Cup figures are 4/42.
It remains the only four-wicket haul of his ODI Asia Cup career.
His main strength across the competition was not only taking wickets but also controlling the middle overs with an economy rate below five.
Shakib's T20 Asia Cup Wickets
Shakib also appeared in the T20 editions of the Asia Cup in 2016 and 2022.
He took six wickets across those tournaments.
That takes his combined Asia Cup total across ODI and T20I editions to 28 wickets.
This makes Shakib Bangladesh's leading wicket-taker when both Asia Cup formats are combined.
Most Asia Cup Wickets for Bangladesh Across ODI and T20I
Because the Asia Cup has been played in both formats, an overall record requires combining the two competitions.
Among Bangladesh's leading bowlers:
| Bowler | ODI Wickets | T20I Wickets | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakib Al Hasan | 22 | 6 | 28 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Abdur Razzak | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Taskin Ahmed | ODI wickets + | 13 | 20+ |
| Mashrafe Mortaza | 18 | Additional T20 wickets | 18+ |
For clean statistical comparisons, ODI and T20I Asia Cup records are normally listed separately because the playing conditions are very different.
3. Mashrafe Mortaza – 18 ODI Asia Cup Wickets
Mashrafe Mortaza is third among Bangladesh bowlers in the ODI Asia Cup.
He took 18 wickets in 19 matches.
Mashrafe Mortaza Asia Cup Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 19 |
| Wickets | 18 |
| Best Bowling | 2/25 |
| Average | 48.22 |
| Economy | 5.69 |
Mashrafe was Bangladesh's leading fast bowler for much of his international career.
He also captained Bangladesh during some of their strongest Asia Cup campaigns.
Mashrafe in the 2018 Asia Cup
Bangladesh reached the final of the 2018 Asia Cup under Mashrafe's captaincy.
The team defeated Pakistan in a virtual semifinal to qualify for the title match against India.
Bangladesh came extremely close to winning the trophy before India completed the chase from the final ball.
Mashrafe's importance went beyond his own wickets because he led the pace attack and captained the side.
4. Mustafizur Rahman – 13 ODI Asia Cup Wickets
Mustafizur Rahman's ODI Asia Cup record is particularly impressive because he reached 13 wickets in only seven matches.
Mustafizur Rahman ODI Asia Cup Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 7 |
| Wickets | 13 |
| Best Bowling | 4/43 |
| Average | 19.00 |
| Economy | 4.66 |
| Four-Wicket Hauls | 1 |
His average of 19 is much lower than the other leading Bangladesh bowlers on the list.
Mustafizur Rahman in Asia Cup 2018
Mustafizur was one of the best bowlers in the entire 2018 tournament.
He took 10 wickets in five matches.
That was joint-most in the competition alongside Rashid Khan and Kuldeep Yadav.
His cutters and slower deliveries were particularly difficult to score from on the UAE pitches.
Mustafizur's 4/43 Against Pakistan
Mustafizur produced one of his finest Asia Cup spells against Pakistan in 2018.
Bangladesh needed to defend 239 to reach the final.
Mustafizur took 4/43, including crucial wickets at different stages of the innings.
Pakistan finished on 202/9.
Bangladesh won by 37 runs and qualified for the final.
Mustafizur Rahman in T20 Asia Cups
Mustafizur has also been one of Bangladesh's leading bowlers in the T20 version of the Asia Cup.
Through the 2025 tournament, he has taken 13 T20 Asia Cup wickets from 11 matches.
Mustafizur T20 Asia Cup Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 11 |
| Wickets | 13 |
| Best Bowling | 3/20 |
| Average | 23.46 |
| Economy | 7.26 |
Adding his ODI and T20I records gives him 26 wickets across Asia Cup formats.
That places him just behind Shakib among Bangladesh bowlers on a combined-format basis.
Mustafizur in Asia Cup 2025
Mustafizur finished as Bangladesh's leading wicket-taker in the 2025 Asia Cup.
He took nine wickets from six matches.
His performances helped Bangladesh compete strongly during the tournament.
By the end of that edition, his career T20 Asia Cup wicket total had risen to 13.
Taskin Ahmed – Leading T20 Asia Cup Bowler for Bangladesh
Taskin Ahmed has also built an excellent record in the T20 Asia Cup.
Through 2025, he has taken 13 wickets in 11 matches.
Taskin Ahmed T20 Asia Cup Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 11 |
| Wickets | 13 |
| Best Bowling | 3/28 |
| Average | 21.15 |
| Economy | 7.05 |
Taskin and Mustafizur are level on 13 wickets in the T20 Asia Cup.
Taskin has the slightly better bowling average and economy rate.
Taskin Ahmed in Asia Cup 2025
Taskin was one of Bangladesh's best bowlers in the 2025 edition.
He took eight wickets from four matches.
That strong campaign pushed him to the top tier of Bangladesh's all-time T20 Asia Cup wicket list.
Most T20 Asia Cup Wickets for Bangladesh
Through the 2025 tournament, the leading Bangladesh bowlers include:
| Rank | Bowler | Matches | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taskin Ahmed | 11 | 13 |
| 1 | Mustafizur Rahman | 11 | 13 |
| 3 | Al-Amin Hossain | 5 | 11 |
| 4 | Shakib Al Hasan | 7 | 6 |
| 5 | Mahedi Hasan | — | 6+ |
Taskin and Mustafizur jointly lead Bangladesh in the T20 format.
Al-Amin Hossain – 11 T20 Asia Cup Wickets
Al-Amin Hossain produced an excellent campaign when Bangladesh hosted the T20 Asia Cup in 2016.
He took 11 wickets from five matches.
Al-Amin Hossain Asia Cup 2016 Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 5 |
| Wickets | 11 |
| Best Bowling | 3/25 |
| Average | 12.18 |
| Economy | 7.96 |
Bangladesh reached the final of the 2016 tournament before losing to India.
Al-Amin was one of the key reasons their bowling attack performed so well.
Rubel Hossain – 8 ODI Asia Cup Wickets
Rubel Hossain took eight wickets during his ODI Asia Cup career.
His strongest campaign came in 2018.
Rubel produced an excellent spell in the final against India, where Bangladesh nearly defended a relatively small total.
Rubel Hossain in the 2018 Final
Rubel dismissed Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja during a tense final in Dubai.
He finished with figures of 2/26 from 10 overs.
Bangladesh pushed India to the final delivery before losing the match.
It remains one of Rubel's best performances in a major tournament final.
Mohammad Rafique – 8 Wickets
Mohammad Rafique also took eight ODI Asia Cup wickets.
The left-arm spinner represented Bangladesh during the earlier years of their Asia Cup participation.
He maintained an economy rate around 4.5 runs per over.
Rafique was one of Bangladesh's main spin bowlers before the emergence of Abdur Razzak and Shakib Al Hasan.
Best Bowling Figures by Bangladesh in Asia Cup
Bangladesh have produced several important bowling spells in the competition.
Notable performances include:
| Bowler | Figures | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Shakib Al Hasan | 4/42 | ODI |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 4/43 | ODI |
| Abdur Razzak | 3/17 | ODI |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 3/20 | T20I |
| Al-Amin Hossain | 3/25 | T20I |
| Taskin Ahmed | 3/28 | T20I |
Bangladesh's leading Asia Cup bowlers include a balanced mixture of left-arm spin and pace.
Most Wickets for Bangladesh in a Single Asia Cup Edition
Mustafizur Rahman's 10 wickets in the 2018 ODI Asia Cup are among the best tournament campaigns by a Bangladesh bowler.
Al-Amin Hossain took 11 wickets in the 2016 T20 edition.
In 2025, Mustafizur took nine wickets, while Taskin Ahmed and Rishad Hossain took eight each.
Leading Bangladesh Bowling Campaigns
| Bowler | Edition | Format | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Amin Hossain | 2016 | T20I | 11 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 2018 | ODI | 10 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 2025 | T20I | 9 |
| Taskin Ahmed | 2025 | T20I | 8 |
| Rishad Hossain | 2025 | T20I | 8 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 2018 | ODI | 7 |
The different formats should be considered when comparing these totals because ODI bowlers can bowl up to 10 overs, while T20 bowlers are limited to four.
Bangladesh's Best Asia Cup Bowling Era
Bangladesh's strongest Asia Cup results have often coincided with good bowling campaigns.
They reached the ODI final in 2012 and 2018.
They also reached the T20 Asia Cup final in 2016.
Players such as Shakib, Razzak, Mashrafe, Mustafizur and Al-Amin were central to those runs.
Spin vs Pace for Bangladesh in the Asia Cup
Bangladesh's two leading ODI Asia Cup wicket-takers are both left-arm spinners.
Abdur Razzak – 22 wickets
Shakib Al Hasan – 22 wickets
The later generation has been more pace-heavy.
Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed have become two of Bangladesh's main wicket-taking options, particularly in T20 Asia Cups.
Shakib vs Abdur Razzak in ODI Asia Cups
| Stat | Shakib Al Hasan | Abdur Razzak |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 18 | 18 |
| Wickets | 22 | 22 |
| Best Bowling | 4/42 | 3/17 |
| Average | 36.95 | 36.18 |
| Economy | 4.74 | 4.67 |
The two bowlers finish level on wickets.
Razzak has the slightly better average and economy rate, while Shakib has the better individual bowling figures.
Shakib vs Mustafizur in Asia Cup
Across both formats, these are two of Bangladesh's most productive Asia Cup bowlers.
| Bowler | ODI Wickets | T20I Wickets | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakib Al Hasan | 22 | 6 | 28 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 13 | 13 | 26 |
Shakib holds a narrow two-wicket advantage on the combined list.
Mustafizur, however, reached his total in considerably fewer years and matches.
Who Has Taken the Most Wickets in Asia Cup for Bangladesh?
The answer depends on the format being counted.
In ODI Asia Cups, Abdur Razzak and Shakib Al Hasan share the Bangladesh record with 22 wickets each.
When ODI and T20I Asia Cup matches are combined, Shakib Al Hasan leads Bangladesh with 28 wickets.
Mustafizur Rahman follows with 26 combined wickets.
For the T20 Asia Cup alone, Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman share the Bangladesh record with 13 wickets each through 2025.
Bangladesh Asia Cup Bowling Records at a Glance
| Record | Bowler | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Most ODI Asia Cup Wickets | Shakib / Abdur Razzak | 22 |
| Most Combined Asia Cup Wickets | Shakib Al Hasan | 28 |
| Most T20 Asia Cup Wickets | Taskin / Mustafizur | 13 |
| Best Bangladesh ODI Campaign | Mustafizur – 2018 | 10 |
| Best Bangladesh T20 Campaign | Al-Amin – 2016 | 11 |
These records cover Bangladesh's strongest bowlers across different generations of the tournament.
FAQs
Who has taken the most wickets for Bangladesh in the ODI Asia Cup?
Shakib Al Hasan and Abdur Razzak share the record with 22 wickets each.
Who has the most Asia Cup wickets for Bangladesh across all formats?
Shakib Al Hasan leads with 28 combined ODI and T20I Asia Cup wickets.
How many ODI Asia Cup wickets did Shakib Al Hasan take?
Shakib took 22 wickets in 18 matches.
How many Asia Cup wickets did Abdur Razzak take?
Razzak took 22 wickets in the ODI Asia Cup.
How many ODI Asia Cup wickets did Mashrafe Mortaza take?
Mashrafe took 18 wickets.
How many Asia Cup wickets does Mustafizur Rahman have?
Mustafizur has 13 ODI wickets and 13 T20I wickets, giving him 26 across the two formats.
Who has the most T20 Asia Cup wickets for Bangladesh?
Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman share the record with 13 wickets each through 2025.
What are Shakib Al Hasan's best ODI Asia Cup bowling figures?
His best figures are 4/42.
What are Mustafizur Rahman's best ODI Asia Cup figures?
Mustafizur's best figures are 4/43.
Who took the most wickets for Bangladesh in Asia Cup 2018?
Mustafizur Rahman took 10 wickets.
Who took the most wickets for Bangladesh in Asia Cup 2025?
Mustafizur Rahman led Bangladesh with nine wickets.
How many wickets did Taskin Ahmed take in Asia Cup 2025?
Taskin took eight wickets from four matches.
How many wickets did Al-Amin Hossain take in the 2016 Asia Cup?
Al-Amin took 11 wickets from five matches.
Has a Bangladesh bowler taken 25 Asia Cup wickets?
Yes. When ODI and T20 formats are combined, Shakib Al Hasan has 28 and Mustafizur Rahman has 26.
Which Bangladesh spinner has the most ODI Asia Cup wickets?
Shakib Al Hasan and Abdur Razzak jointly lead with 22 wickets each.
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