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Asia Cup Man of the series players list including 2023: Who will win it after Sunday's final?

Xaviour Raymond

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The Asia Cup 2025 is reaching its climax, with the final set for Sunday, September 28, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Fans are already buzzing about the possibility of an India vs. Pakistan final, as well as who will take home the Man of the Series award, a prize that highlights the tournament’s most consistent and impactful performers.

Past winners like Kuldeep Yadav, who starred in India’s 2023 title-winning campaign, set the benchmark for excellence. This year, players such as Abhishek Sharma, Mustafizur Rahman, Pathum Nissanka, and Shaheen Shah Afridi have impressed, making the race for the accolade highly competitive.

Who was the Man of the Series in the Asia Cup 2023?

Kuldeep Yadav was named the Man of the Series in the 2023 Asia Cup, playing a key role in India’s title-winning campaign. In five matches, he took 9 wickets from 28.3 overs at an average of 11.44 and an economy of 3.61. His standout performance came against Pakistan in Colombo, where he claimed 5/25.

Man of the Series Asia Cup 2023 prize money

Kuldeep Yadav (IND) won the Man of the Series award in the Asia Cup 2023, receiving prize money of $15,000, which is approximately ₹12,38,550 INR.

Asia cup player of the Series winners list

Year

Player of the Tournament

Country

2025

-

-

2023

Kuldeep Yadav

India

2022

Wanindu Hasaranga

Sri Lanka

2018

Shikhar Dhawan

India

2016

Sabbir Rahman

Bangladesh

2014

Lahiru Thirimanne

Sri Lanka

2012

Shakib Al Hasan

Bangladesh

2010

Shahid Afridi

Pakistan

2008

Ajantha Mendis

Sri Lanka

2004

Sanath Jayasuriya

Sri Lanka

2000

Mohammad Yousuf

Pakistan

1997

Arjuna Ranatunga

Sri Lanka

1995

Navjot Sidhu

India

1990-91

-

-

1988

Navjot Sidhu

India

1986

Arjuna Ranatunga

Sri Lanka

1984

-

-

Who will be the man of the Series in Asia Cup 2025

The race for the Asia Cup 2025 T20I Man of the Series is wide open, with several players having made significant contributions with the bat, ball, or both. Let’s have a look at the favourite players to win this year including tournament's top scoring batsmen and top wicket taking bowlers.

Player

Team

Matches

Runs

Wickets

Abhishek Sharma

IND

4

173

-

Kuldeep Yadav

IND

4

1

9

Mustafizur Rahman

BAN

4

0

7

Pathum Nissanka

SL

4

146

-

Shaheen Shah Afridi

PAK

4

64

3

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Xaviour Raymond

Xaviour Raymond leads The Sporting News' betting content in India and is a content writer with a Master’s in Mass Communication and over two years of experience working with various firms. A passionate sports enthusiast, he focuses on football and cricket content tailored for Indian fans with a sharp eye on detail and opportunities for betting value.