The Women’s T20 Asia Cup has produced some excellent bowling performances since the tournament moved to the T20 International format in 2012. Spin bowlers have often played a major role across different venues in Asia, with several players producing match-winning spells.
Pakistan’s Nida Dar currently owns the best bowling figures in tournament history, while Thailand has also produced two outstanding performances. Here is a look at the Best bowling figures Women’s Asia Cup has witnessed.
1. Nida Dar – 5/5 vs Malaysia
Nida Dar holds the record for the best bowling figures in Women’s T20 Asia Cup history. Representing Pakistan, Dar took an incredible 5/5 against Malaysia during the 2018 edition in Kuala Lumpur.
She completed her spell in just 3.4 overs and completely destroyed the Malaysian batting lineup. Malaysia were bowled out for only 30 runs, with Dar responsible for five of their wickets.
The performance remains one of the most remarkable spells in the history of the competition and places Dar firmly at the top of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup bowling records.
2. Wongpaka Liengprasert – 5/12 vs Sri Lanka
Thailand’s Wongpaka Liengprasert produced another historic performance during the 2018 tournament. She claimed 5/12 from four overs against Sri Lanka in Kuala Lumpur.
Her spell helped Thailand achieve a landmark victory and demonstrated the growing strength of women’s cricket in Thailand. Liengprasert also became the first Thai bowler to claim a five wicket haul in Women’s T20 International cricket.
The performance remains one of the best bowling efforts ever recorded in the Asia Cup.
3. Nida Dar – 5/21 vs Sri Lanka
Dar appears twice in the top three. During the same 2018 edition, she produced another five wicket haul, this time against Sri Lanka.
Dar finished with impressive figures of 5/21 from four overs and played a key role in Pakistan’s 23 run victory. Her ability to take wickets consistently made her one of the most dangerous bowlers in the competition.
Her two five wicket hauls in the same edition remain a remarkable achievement.
4. Inoka Ranaweera – 4/7 vs Bangladesh
Sri Lanka’s Inoka Ranaweera occupies fourth place with figures of 4/7 against Bangladesh in the 2022 edition in Sylhet.
The slow left arm spinner delivered a superb spell and kept Bangladesh’s batters under constant pressure. Her control and ability to take wickets made the difference during the match.
Ranaweera has also been one of Sri Lanka’s most successful bowlers in the tournament and ranks among the leading wicket takers.
5. Suleeporn Laomi – 4/8 vs Malaysia
Thailand’s Suleeporn Laomi completes the top five with figures of 4/8 against Malaysia during the 2018 edition in Kuala Lumpur.
Her four wicket spell helped Thailand maintain control and further highlighted the effectiveness of spin bowling during the tournament.
Most Wickets in Women’s Asia Cup
The Most wickets Women’s Asia Cup record currently belongs to Pakistan’s Nida Dar, who has taken more than 30 wickets in the competition. India’s Deepti Sharma follows with 29 wickets, while Inoka Ranaweera has taken more than 25.
Bangladesh’s Rumana Ahmed is also among the leading wicket takers with more than 24 wickets.
The Women’s T20 Asia Cup bowling records show how important bowlers have been throughout the tournament’s history. From Dar’s extraordinary 5/5 to Liengprasert’s historic five wicket haul, these performances remain some of the competition’s most memorable bowling achievements.
