Top 3 wicket-takers from Asian Games 2026

India claimed the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games Men’s Cricket Competition, defeating Pakistan by 19 runs in the final at Nisshin on October 3, 2026. Batting first, India posted 211/6 before restricting Pakistan to 192/6 to seal the title.

While the batters drew attention, several bowlers made a significant impact across the tournament.

Here are the top 3 wicket-takers of the Asian Games 2026:

3. Axar Patel (India) – four wickets

India’s Axar Patel also finished with four wickets across two matches, conceding 37 runs from seven overs at a bowling average of 9.25. He did not record a four-wicket or five-wicket haul but contributed steadily throughout India’s gold medal campaign. In the final against Pakistan on October 3, 2026, Axar claimed two of his four tournament wickets.

Washington Sundar and Shivam Dube also took two wickets each in that match as India kept Pakistan to 192/6 in reply to their total of 211/6. Pakistan’s Hasan Nawaz made 96 off 51 balls and was dismissed off the final delivery of the match. Axar’s consistent bowling across the competition played a part in India lifting the gold medal at Nisshin.