The much-anticipated Asia Cup 2025 is set to take place in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to September 28. This will be the 17th edition of the tournament, played in the T20 format, with eight participating teams competing for continental supremacy. The event holds added significance since it acts as a crucial preparatory stage for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
The eight nations have been split into two groups:
- Group A: India, Pakistan, Oman, and UAE (hosts)
- Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong
The defending champions India enter the tournament as the most successful side in Asia Cup history, with eight titles to their name. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Four stage, after which the final two will battle it out in the Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai.
At the moment, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Hong Kong have named their official squads. Teams from Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Oman, and UAE are expected to release their squads shortly.
Team Squads for Asia Cup 2025
India
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India will be led by Suryakumar Yadav, who takes charge of a youthful and dynamic side. The squad features a blend of experienced campaigners like Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Kuldeep Yadav, along with rising stars such as Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma.
Squad: 1. Shubman Gill, 2. Abhishek Sharma, 3. Sanju Samson (wk), 4. Suryakumar Yadav (c), 5. Tilak Varma, 6. Hardik Pandya, 7. Axar Patel, 8. Jasprit Bumrah, 9. Varun Chakaravarthy, 10. Shivam Dube, 11. Arshdeep Singh, 12. Kuldeep Yadav, 13. Harshit Rana, 14. Jitesh Sharma (wk), 15. Rinku Singh
Pakistan
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Pakistan will head into the tournament under the leadership of Salman Ali Agha. With fiery pacers like Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf bolstering their bowling attack, Pakistan aim to reclaim the title. The mix of all-rounders and promising batters adds depth to their squad.
Squad: 1. Abrar Ahmed, 2. Faheem Ashraf, 3. Fakhar Zaman, 4. Salman Ali Agha (c), 5. Hussain Talat, 6. Khushdil Shah, 7. Mohammad Haris (wk), 8. Haris Rauf, 9. Shaheen Afridi, 10. Hasan Ali, 11. Hasan Nawaz, 12. Mohammad Nawaz, 13. Mohammad Waseem Jnr, 14. Saim Ayub, 15. Salman Mirza, 16. Sahibzada Farhan (wk), 17. Sufyan Moqim
Bangladesh
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Bangladesh will be led by Litton Das, with several fresh faces joining seasoned internationals. The presence of fast bowlers like Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman, paired with young batting talent, makes them a competitive side on paper.
Squad: 1. Tanzid Hasan, 2. Parvez Hossain Emon, 3. Litton Das (c), 4. Tawhid Hridoy, 5. Jaker Ali Anik, 6. Shamim Hossain, 7. Saif Hassan, 8. Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan (wk), 9. Shak Mahedi Hasan, 10. Rishad Hossain, 11. Mustafizur Rahman, 12. Nasum Ahmed, 13. Tanzim Hasan Sakib, 14. Taskin Ahmed, 15. Shoriful Islam, 16. Shaif Uddin
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong have announced a 20-member squad with Yasim Murtaza as captain. The team includes a blend of experienced campaigners such as Babar Hayat, Kinchit Shah, and Ehsan Khan, along with several upcoming players. With multiple wicketkeeping options available, flexibility is evident in their squad composition.
Squad: 1. Yasim Murtaza (c), 2. Babar Hayat, 3. Zeeshan Ali (wk), 4. Martin Coetzee, 5. Anshuman Rath (wk), 6. Kalhan Marc Challu, 7. Niazakat Khan Mohammad, 8. Nasrulla Rana, 9. Ateeq ul Rehman Iqbal, 10. Ali Hassan, 11. Shahid Wasif (wk), 12. Ghazanfar Mohammad, 13. Mohammad Waheed, 14. Ayush Ashish Shukla, 15. Mohammad Aizaz Khan, 16. Anas Khan, 17. Ehsan Khan, 18. Kinchit Shah, 19. Adil Mehmood, 20. Haroon Arshad
Squads Awaited
- Afghanistan
- Sri Lanka
- Oman
- United Arab Emirates
These teams are expected to confirm their squads soon, completing the lineup for the tournament.
Conclusion
The Asia Cup 2025 promises to deliver exciting cricketing action, with the best of Asian talent on display in the UAE. While India seek to defend their crown, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and others will be eyeing a chance to write their own success story. As the tournament edges closer, the soon-to-be-announced squads from Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, UAE, and Oman will further shape the balance of this prestigious competition.
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