The 2025 edition of the ACC Men's Asia Cup is just around the corner. The marquee continental event is all set to be played from September 9th in the T20I format in the United Arab Emirates.
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As defending champions, India prepares for the all-important event. The Sporting News takes a look at the highest wicket-takers for India in the history of the Asia Cup.
Who has taken the most wickets for India in the Asia Cup?
India's great and the number one all-rounder in the world, Ravindra Jadeja, leads the chart for the most number of wickets taken by an Indian at the Asia Cup. Jadeja has a total of 29 wickets at a bowling average of 26.31 in the tournament's history.
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India's veteran pace bowler Bhuvneswar Kumar follows Jadeja with a total of 22 wickets at 21.18. Let's take a look at the top wicket-takers for India in the Asia Cup.
| Player | Wickets | Bowling average |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 29 | 26.31 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 22 | 21.18 |
| Irfan Pathan | 22 | 27.50 |
| R Ashwin | 20 | 23.05 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 19 | 17.89 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 18 | 16.27 |
| Hardik Pandya | 17 | 17.58 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 17 | 21.41 |
| Kapil Dev | 15 | 13.00 |
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(Average)
29 - Jadeja (26.31)
22 - Bhuvi (21.18)
22 - Irfan (27.50)
20 - Ashwin (23.05)
19 - Kuldeep (17.89)
18 - Bumrah (16.27)
17 - Hardik (17.58)
17 - Sachin (21.41)
15 - Kapil (13.00) pic.twitter.com/cjczRqWL18
Three bowlers from the above list - Kuldeep, Bumrah, and Hardik are a part of India's current squad and would be looking to better the records and take India to the title.
The Indian team is expected to reach the UAE by September 4 for the Asia Cup 2025. They are set to have their first training session at the ICC Cricket Academy in Dubai on September 5.
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When is the Asia Cup 2025 starting?
The Asia Cup 2025 is set to begin on September 9th. India will kick off their campaign against the UAE on September 10, which will be followed by the biggest clash between the arch-rivals India and Pakistan.
India's schedule for the Asia Cup:
| Date | Team | Venue | Time |
| September 10 | India vs UAE | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| September 14 | India vs Pakistan | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| September 19 | India vs Oman | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM |