Who had the top 10 best economy rates by any bowler in Asia Cup history? - Updated List

CRICKET | September 10,2025

Wasim Akram (Pakistan)

Known as the "Sultan of Swing," stands first with a stunning economy rate of 3.22.

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Abdul Qadir (Pakistan)

The spin magician stands strong at second position with an excellent economy rate of 3.62.

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Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka)

Considered by many to be the finest spinner of all time, he takes third position with a fair economy rate of 3.75.

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Arshad Khan (Pakistan)

Consistent throughout his career, Arshad stands at number four with a very tight economy rate of 3.81.

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Kuldeep Yadav (India)

The wrist spinner is among the top five and shows control with his economy rate of 3.93.

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Manoj Prabhakar (India)

This medium-pacer is quite reliable for India and holds the sixth position with an economy rate of 3.94.

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Ajantha Mendis (Sri Lanka)

The Sri Lankan mystery spinner is seventh with an economy rate of 3.98.

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Mohammad Nabi (Afghanistan)

The Afghan all-rounder sits alongside Mendis at seventh with the same economy rate of 3.98.

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Mohammad Hafeez (Pakistan)

An experienced all-rounder from Pakistan, Hafeez is at ninth with an economy rate of 4.00.

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Nuwan Zoysa (Sri Lanka)

The consistent pace bowler, Zoysa, embraces the tenth spot with an economy of 4.01.

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