Asia Cup: Best XI of all time

These legends will form the best Asia Cup (ODI format) XI of all time as their numbers are magnificent in the continental tournament.

By Rounak Tewari

Updated - 26 Aug 2023, 14:19 IST

10 Min Read

9. Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram was known for his disciplined bowling during the 1980s and 1990s. Riding on his bowling exploits, Pakistan tasted success in a great many matches till 2003. In the Asia Cup, he scalped 16 wickets in 12 matches at a thrifty economy of 3.22, with the best bowling innings of 4/19.

In the 1995 Asia Cup, Pakistan failed to perform up to expectations and ended up in the third position in the league round. However, Akram showcased his mettle with the ball and racked up four wickets in three games at an economy of 3.14. In the year 2000, Pakistan won their first Asia Cup trophy in Bangladesh.

Youngsters Mohammad Yousuf and Abdul Razzaq became the heroes of this famous victory. Yousuf became the leading run-scorer with the bat while Razzaq ended up as the most successful bowler in the competition. Akram, who spearheaded the pace attack, also got four wickets in three games at an economy of 4.05.

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