Top five Pakistani fast bowlers in Asia Cup history

Published - 12 Sept 2025, 18:50 IST | Updated - 12 Sept 2025, 18:53 IST

The Asia Cup 2025 is underway with eight teams battling for continental glory. Pakistan, a nation renowned for producing world-class fast bowlers, opens its campaign on September 12 against Oman in Dubai. From Wasim Akram to Shaheen Afridi, generations of Pakistani pacers have dominated the Asia Cup stage with skill, aggression, and consistency. Here let us take a look at the top five Pakistani pacers in Asia Cup history.

The legendary left-arm pacer Wasim Akram is arguably the greatest fast bowler Pakistan has ever produced. He left a lasting impact with his impeccable line and length in Asia Cup, picking 16 wickets at an average of 18.56 in 12 matches, with best figures of 4/19. On spin-friendly Asian tracks, where fast bowlers often struggled, Akram stood out with his swing and match-winning spells.