The Women’s Asia Cup, a cornerstone event in women’s cricket, has been a stage for exceptional bowling performances since its inception. This article highlights the top 10 bowlers who have left an indelible mark on the tournament, combining their wicket tallies from both ODI and T20I formats of the Women’s Asia Cup. These bowlers have consistently challenged batters and shaped the outcomes of crucial matches. Their achievements not only showcase individual brilliance but also reflect the evolution of bowling strategies in women’s cricket across Asia.
Shashikala Siriwardene, 33 Wickets (Sri Lanka)
Shashikala Siriwardene, a right-arm off-break bowler representing Sri Lanka Women, has been a standout performer in the Women’s Asia Cup across both ODI and T20I formats. In her combined Asia Cup appearances, Siriwardene has played 30 matches, bowling in all 30 innings and taking an impressive 33 wickets. Her performance in the 50-over format of the Asia Cup is particularly noteworthy, where she claimed 27 wickets in 22 matches. In the T20 format of the tournament, Siriwardene participated in 8 matches and secured 6 wickets. These statistics highlight Siriwardene’s consistency and effectiveness as a bowler, making her one of the most successful players in the history of the Women’s Asia Cup.
Nida Dar, 31 wickets (Pakistan)
Nida Dar, a right-arm off-break bowler representing Pakistan Women, has established herself as a formidable bowler in the Women’s Asia Cup T20 format. Her overall record in the tournament is impressive, having played in 22 matches and bowling in 20 innings. During these appearances, Dar has claimed a total of 31 wickets. Notably, all of her Women’s Asia Cup performances have come in the T20 format. This consistency in the shorter format of the game underscores Dar’s effectiveness as a T20 specialist bowler. Her ability to take wickets regularly has made her a key player for the Pakistan Women’s team in the Asia Cup competitions.
Rumana Ahmed, 31 wickets (Bangladesh)
Rumana Ahmed, a skilled leg-break bowler for the Bangladesh women’s cricket team, has made a significant impact in the Asia Cup across various formats. Her overall record in the tournament is impressive, featuring 26 matches in which she captured a total of 31 wickets. Rumana’s performance can be further broken down by format. In T20 matches, she participated in 6 games and took 2 wickets. However, her contributions in the 50-over format are particularly noteworthy, with 20 matches yielding a remarkable tally of 29 wickets. These figures underscore Rumana Ahmed’s adaptability and abilities as a key player for the Bangladesh women’s team in Asia Cup competitions, cementing her role as a valuable all-rounder.
Sana Mir, 31 Wickets (Pakistan)
Sana Mir, a right-arm off-break bowler representing the Pakistan women’s cricket team, has established herself as a formidable player in the Asia Cup across different formats. In her Asia Cup appearances, Mir has participated in 29 matches and claimed an impressive total of 31 wickets. Breaking down her performance by format, Sana Mir has played in 13 ODI matches in the Asia Cup, in which she secured 10 wickets. Her contributions in the T20 format of the Asia Cup are particularly noteworthy, with 16 matches played and a substantial haul of 21 wickets. These statistics highlight Sana Mir’s consistency and effectiveness as a bowler for the Pakistan women’s team in Asia Cup competitions, showcasing her ability to perform well in both longer and shorter formats of the game.
Jhulan Goswami, 30 wickets (India)
Jhulan Goswami, a right-arm pacer representing the Indian women’s cricket team, has had an impressive career in the Asia Cup across different formats. In her overall Asia Cup appearances, Goswami has featured in 31 matches and claimed a remarkable 30 wickets, demonstrating her consistency and skill as a bowler. Breaking down her performance by format, Jhulan has excelled particularly in the ODI format of the Asia Cup, participating in 21 matches and securing 23 wickets. In the T20 format, she has played 10 matches and taken 7 wickets. These statistics highlight Jhulan Goswami’s versatility and effectiveness as a bowler for the Indian women’s team in Asia Cup competitions, showcasing her ability to contribute significantly in both the longer and shorter formats of the game. Her overall performance underscores her importance to the Indian team and her status as one of the leading bowlers in women’s cricket.
Inoka Ranaweera, 27 wickets (Sri Lanka)
Inoka Ranaweera, a slow left-arm orthodox bowler who plays for the Sri Lankan women’s cricket team, has demonstrated impressive bowling performance in Asia Cup matches. Across only the T20 format of the Asia Cup, Ranaweera has played a total of 19 matches while taking 27 wickets. This consistency in the short format of the game highlights Ranaweera’s skill and effectiveness as a bowler in Asian cricket competitions.
Neetu David, 27 wickets, (India)
Neetu David, a slow left-arm orthodox player for the Indian women’s cricket team, has shown remarkable bowling abilities in the 50-over format of the Asia Cup. Over the course of 14 matches played in this tournament, David has managed to take an impressive 27 wickets. This statistic underscores her effectiveness as a bowler and her significant contribution to the Indian team’s performance in the longer format of the game during Asian cricket competitions.
Salma Khatun, 21 wickets (Bangladesh)
Salma Khatun, a right-arm off-break bowler for the Bangladesh women’s national cricket team, has demonstrated impressive performances across different formats in the Asia Cup tournaments. Across formats in the Asia Cup, she has played 21 matches and taken 21 wickets, showcasing her all-round abilities. In the 50-over format of the Asia Cup, Khatun has played 6 matches and claimed 5 wickets. Her strongest performance appears to be in the T20 format of the Asia Cup, where she has played 15 matches and secured 16 wickets, highlighting her effectiveness in the shorter format of the game.
Ekta Bisht, 20 wickets (India)
Ekta Bisht, a slow left-arm orthodox bowler representing the Indian women’s national cricket team, has made a significant impact in the T20 format of the Asia Cup. Over the course of 13 matches, Bisht has demonstrated her skills as a bowler by claiming an impressive tally of 20 wickets. This statistic underscores her effectiveness and consistency in the shorter format of the game, making her a valuable asset to the Indian team in T20 competitions. Bisht’s performance in the Asia Cup T20 tournaments highlights her skill in taking wickets and contributing to her team’s success in this prestigious regional competition.
Nooshin Al Khadeer, 20 wickets (India)
Nooshin Al Khadeer, a right-arm off-break bowler representing the Indian women’s national cricket team, has made a significant impact in the ODI format of the Asia Cup. Over the course of 11 matches, she has managed to claim an impressive tally of 20 wickets. This statistic highlights her effectiveness as a bowler in the 50-over format of the game, demonstrating her ability to consistently take wickets. Al Khadeer’s performance underscores her value to the Indian team in the Asia Cup tournaments, showcasing her skill in dismissing opposition batters and contributing to her team’s success.