Asia Cup 2025: The Indian cricket team has reached Dubai on 4 September for the Asia Cup 2025 starting on 9 September in the UAE. The team has started its practice at the ICC Academy from 5 September. This time the tournament will be played in T20 format, in which the Indian team has got a place in Group-A. India played its last T20 International match in February 2025, and now the team will take the field after a long gap. During this time, the eyes of the fans will be on the performance of many players, especially on star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who is on the verge of achieving a special achievement.
Hardik Pandya: 6 steps away from 100 T20 International wicketsNo bowler has been able to touch the figure of 100 wickets in T20 International for India so far. But in Asia Cup 2025, Hardik Pandya can make this record in his name. Hardik has so far taken 94 wickets in 114 T20 International matches. If he manages to take 6 more wickets in this tournament, he will become the first Indian bowler to touch the 100-wicket mark in T20 Internationals.However, along with Hardik, Arshdeep Singh is also in this race. Arshdeep holds the record for taking the most wickets in T20 Internationals for India with 99 wickets and he will also have a chance to complete 100 wickets in this tournament.
Bowlers who have taken the most wickets in T20 Internationals for India:- Arshdeep Singh: 99 wickets
- Yuzvendra Chahal: 96 wickets
- Hardik Pandya: 94 wickets
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 90 wickets
- Jasprit Bumrah: 89 wickets
Hardik has a chance to leave Bhuvneshwar behindThis edition of the Asia Cup is being played for the third time in the T20 format. Hardik Pandya has a chance to make another record in his name in this tournament. Bhuvneshwar Kumar is at the top in terms of taking the most wickets in the T20 format of Asia Cup with 13 wickets, while Hardik has 11 wickets to his name. If Hardik takes 3 or more wickets in this tournament, he can overtake Bhuvneshwar.
Indian team's preparations and challengesThe Indian team, which is returning to the T20 format after a long time, will face many challenges. India will face strong teams in Group-A, and the players will have to prove their form and fitness. All-rounders like Hardik Pandya will be expected to contribute with both bat and ball. His all-round ability and leadership skills can prove to be important for India in this tournament.Asia Cup 2025 is not only going to be exciting for Indian cricket fans, but this tournament can also prove to be a milestone for players like Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh. Will Hardik be able to touch the historic figure of 100 wickets? It will be interesting to see.