Asia Cup Squad 2025

The Asia Cup T20, set to electrify the UAE from September 9 to 28, promises to be high-action-packed cricket as 8 Asia Cup squads battle for supremacy ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

There are 2 groups in the competition. Team India is in Group A alongside Pakistan, Oman and the host UAE. Group B features Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Hong Kong.

The best 2 teams from each group will play the Super 4 stage, and the 2 top-ranked teams will advance to the grand final. The final match is scheduled in the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 28.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on August 19 announced the Asia Cup team squad of India on August 19 in Mumbai. India will surely try to lift the 9th Asia Cup title under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav.

The Defending Champion India’s Asia Cup squad looks very strong and well-balanced this time under the leadership of Captain Suryakumar Yadav.

The Squad looks different from the one that won last year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Star players like Jasprit Bumrah and a few others have returned to the squad, making the team stronger.

Indian Team Combination For the Asia Cup:

India’s Asia Cup team squad includes 15 players with a decent combination in every department. The squad features 2 wicketkeepers, 6 batters, 5 bowlers and 2 all-rounders. All these players can change the game situation in 1 over with their stunning performance. This combination is built to succeed in the UAE conditions, where depth and versatility often decide the match outcome.

Wicket Keepers:

In the wicket-keeping role, Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma have been selected. They both delivered spectacular performances in the past few years. Samson has been the most consistent player for Team India in the past few years, especially in T20 cricket.  Aggressive batting and the sharp glove work of both WKs make them perfect in this role. 

Batters:

India’s batting lineup is looking very impressive with firepower in the Asia Cup.  Captain Suryakumar Yadav, known for his 360-degree strokeplay, is an impactful player. Shubman Gill and Tilak Verma are the rising stars of Indian cricket. Their batting strengthens the middle order. They might play a crucial role in the Asia Cup. Shivam Dube has great skills and the ability to play in a finisher role. All these players are going to play a key role in the UAE’s spin-friendly pitch. 

Bowlers:

The bowling attack of Team India is equally well-balanced, whether it's spin or pace. The comeback of Jasprit Bumrah after the T20 World Cup in 2024 is going to be a big plus point for India in the Asia Cup. Arshdeep Singh, with his left-arm fast bowling, and Kuldeep Yadav,  with his wrist-spin, are both reliable for India. Pace and spin bowling of Harsit Rana and Varun Chakravarthy adds more flexibility to the bowling lineup. 

All-Rounders:

India’s Asia Cup team squad also includes two fantastic all-rounders. Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel. Pandya’s all-around ability makes him a game-changer. In crunch moments. Axar, with his spin and lower-order hitting ability, adds depth and balance. Their presence ensures India has options in both departments, especially in close match situations. 

India’s Asia Cup Squad is a clear statement of intent. Selectors trust in young talent for their solid performance in the past. With a mix of specialists and utility players, the team is well prepared to face the challenges of the tournaments and go for the title. India will play the first match of the Asia Cup against the UAE on September 10. 

Team India’s  Asia Cup Winning History

Over the years, India has achieved 8 Asia Cup titles. They won first time in 1984 by 54 runs against Pakistan. After that, they maintained their consistency and last lifted the Asia Cup in 2023 under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma against Sri Lanka. 

India Asia Cup Squad:

Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Shubman Gill (VC),  Sanju Samson (WK), Jitesh Sharma (WK),  Tilak Verma, Abhishek Sharma, Shivan Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Harsit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel.

Afghanistan Asia Cup squad: 

Rashid Khan,(Captain)  Mohammad Nabi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Naveen-ul-Haq,  Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Noor Ahmad, Allah Ghazanfar

Afghanistan have named a balanced squad for the Asia Cup 2025, consisting of 6 bowlers, 6 all-rounders, 3 batters and 2 wicketkeepers, giving them both depth and flexibility. The bowling lineup is complemented by quality all-rounders who add stability in both departments, while the batters boost the bop order and middle order. With two quality wicketkeepers giving balance behind the stumps. They will play their first match of this tournament against Hong Kong on September 9. 

Bangladesh Asia Cup Squad: 

Litton Das (Captain) (WK) Jaker Ali, Nurul Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nasum Ahmed, Risad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mohammad Parvez Hossain, Shamim Hossain Patwari, Saif Hassan, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Sakib, Taskin Ahmed,

Bangladesh have announced their Asia Cup squad with a strong mix of experience and talent, with 4 wicketkeepers, 4 batters, 1 all-rounder and 7 bowlers aiming to strike the right balance between depth and bowling strength for the tournament. Bangladesh will play the first match of the Asia Cup on September 13 against Sri Lanka.. 

Hong Kong Asia Cup Squad: 

Yasim Murtaza (Captain), Babar Hayat, Zeeshan Ali, (WK), Haroon Arshad, Kalhan Challu Martin, Coetzee, Ghazanfar Mohammad, Haroon Arshad, Kalhan Challu,  Martin Coetzee, Mohammad Ghazanfar, Ali Hassan, Nasrulla Rana, Anshuman Rath, Kinchit Shah, Ayush Shukla, Mohammad Waheed, Shahid Wasif (WK), Nizakat Khan, Adil Mehmood, Anas Khan, Ateeq Iqbal, Ehsan Khan, Aizaz Khan, 

In Hong Kong’s Asia Cup Squad, there are 2 wicketkeepers,5 batters, 9 bowlers and 4 all-rounders. The team looks promising with batting stability, bowling strength, and all-around ability. The mix of players gives depth in every department, giving Hong Kong the flexibility to compete strongly and adapt to different challenges in the Asia Cup 2025. Hong Kong will play the first match of the Asia Cup against Afghanistan. 

Pakistan’s Asia Cup Squad:

Salman Ali Agha (Captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, (WK) Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufyan Moqim, Sahibzada Farhan (WK), Fakhar Zaman, 

Pakistan’s Asia Cup squad features 2 wicketkeepers, 3 specialist batters, 5 all-rounders, and 7 bowlers. The team is built with a balanced mix of power hitters, versatile all-rounders and an impactful bowling attack. This combination gives Pakistan Depth in both batting and bowling, making them competitive in the tournament. Pakistan will play the fast match of the Asia Cup against Oman on September 12. 

Oman Asia Cup Squad: 

Jatinder Singh (Captain)  Vinayak Shukla, (WK)  Hammad Mirza, Aamir Kaleem, Sufyan Mehmood Ashish Odedara, Shakeel Ahmhad, Aryan Bisht, Samay Shrivastava, Karan Sonavale, Hassnain Shah, Zikria Islam, Mohammad Nadeem, Sufyan Mehmood

Oman’s Asia Cup team Squad Includes 2 specialist batters, 5 all-rounders, 2 wicketkeepers and 4 bowlers. The team relies on the strength of its all-rounders to give balance, while the bowlers add depth in attack. With this mix, Oman aims to compete well in the upcoming tournament. They will play the first match of the Asia Cup against Pakistan on September 15.