Rashid Khan Breaks Bhuvneshwar Kumar's Asia Cup Record

Although Afghanistan suffered a narrow defeat against Bangladesh, Rashid Khan's exceptional bowling performance in the match saw him surpass Indian fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar's record for most wickets in the Asia Cup T20 tournament.

Rashid Khan's Asia Cup Record: Afghanistan suffered a narrow 8-run defeat against Bangladesh in a match played on Tuesday night in the Asia Cup 2025, losing a golden opportunity to reach the Super-4 stage of the tournament. Although the day was disappointing for the Afghan team, their captain, Rashid Khan, created history in the Asia Cup T20 by setting a new record. Rashid Khan has become the highest wicket-taker in the history of the Asia Cup T20, surpassing the record previously held by Indian fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

History Created with Two Wickets

Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar had taken 13 wickets in six Asia Cup T20 matches, while Rashid Khan had 12 wickets in nine matches before this game. Rashid bowled brilliantly against Bangladesh, claiming the important wickets of opening batsmen Saif Hassan and Shamim Hossain. In his four-over spell, he conceded 26 runs and took two wickets. This brings Rashid's total wickets in 10 Asia Cup T20 matches to 14.

Highest Wicket-takers in T20 Asia Cup

Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) – 14 wickets

Bhuvneshwar Kumar (India) – 13 wickets

Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) – 12 wickets

Amjad Javed (UAE) – 12 wickets

Hardik Pandya (India) – 12 wickets

Mohammad Naveed (UAE) – 11 wickets

Al-Amin Hossain (Bangladesh) – 11 wickets

Jasprit Bumrah (India) – 9 wickets

Taskin Ahmed (Bangladesh) – 9 wickets

Mohammad Nawaz (Pakistan) – 9 wickets