Asia Cup 2018: Team of the group stages

Fast Bowlers

Bhuvneshwar Kumar (India)

Going wicketless in the first game, Bhuvneshwar made a brilliant come back in the second game as his disciplined effort upfront put a good start for the opponent out of the reckoning. He dismissed both the opening batsmen in a space of 3 runs, weaving his mastery on a pitch that had nothing for the bowlers.

Bhuvi's blitz gave a dream start to India in the crucial encounter and he continued his brilliance by restricting runs, picking another wicket in the process. Kumar was adjudged Man of the Match for his 3 wickets.

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Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka)

Returning to the international circuit after a year, Lasith Malinga proved his worth with twin strikes in the very first over. He was the pick of the bowlers in the opening game, picking up 4 wickets at an economy of 2.3. He was expensive in the second game, where all the pacers were taken on the attack and managed a wicket in the process.

However, his individual brilliance could not inspire the team as Sri Lanka became the first team to be eliminated from the Asia Cup.