Jadeja joins Pathan club in team's wicket taking in ODI Asia Cup history

KANDY: Indian spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja tied with compatriot and pacer Irfan Pathan to become the Indian bowler with joint-highest wickets in ODI Asia Cup history.

Jadeja accomplished this during the Asia Cup group stage match against Nepal at Kandy today.

During the match, Jadeja emerged as India’s pick of the bowlers. He took 3/40 in 10 overs, taking wickets of Bhim Sharki (7), Rohit Paudel (5), and Kushal Malla (2). In 16 ODI Asia Cup matches, Jadeja has 22 wickets at an average of 24.77, with the best bowling figures of 4/29.

Pathan has taken 22 wickets in 12 ODI Asia Cup matches at an average of 27.50, with the best figures of 4/32.

Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralidaran (30 wickets) has the highest wickets in the history of the ODI Asia Cup. He is followed by compatriot and pace legend Lasith Malinga (29) and Ajantha Mendis (26 wickets). (ANI)

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