Asia Cup 2025 Squads Unveiled Ahead of UAE Showdown

The Asia Cup 2025 has entered its final countdown as all eight participating teams have confirmed their squads for the much-anticipated tournament. Set to begin on September 9 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the competition promises high-intensity cricket, iconic rivalries, and the return of regional stars.

Tournament Details

The Asia Cup will run from September 9 to 28. Matches will be split between Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi will host eight fixtures, including one Super Four clash on September 23. Dubai will stage the bulk of games, including the potential Pakistan-India matches if both teams qualify beyond the group stage.

Games are scheduled to start at 6 pm Gulf Standard Time, except for the UAE-Oman clash on September 15, which will begin earlier. The tournament opener will feature Afghanistan against Hong Kong in Dubai.

Group Structure

The eight teams have been divided into two groups. Group A includes Pakistan, India, Oman, and hosts UAE. Group B features Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Hong Kong.

Each group will produce two qualifiers for the Super Four stage, followed by the final in Dubai.

Group A Squads

Pakistan

Pakistan, one of the tournament favorites, announced a balanced squad led by Salman Agha. The team includes seasoned bowlers like Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf, alongside dynamic batters Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub. Young talents such as Hasan Nawaz and Salman Mirza will add depth.

Squad: Salman Agha (capt), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem.

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India

India named Suryakumar Yadav as captain, with Shubman Gill as his deputy. Their lineup blends power-hitting options like Rinku Singh and Abhishek Sharma with world-class bowlers including Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav.

Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (wk), Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh.

UAE

Hosts UAE finalized their squad under the leadership of Muhammad Waseem. The side combines young domestic performers and experienced internationals, looking to make a mark at home.

Squad: Muhammad Waseem (capt), Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma (wk), Asif Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Ethan D’Souza, Haider Ali, Harshit Kaushik, Junaid Siddique, Matiullah Khan, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Zohaib, Rahul Chopra (wk), Rohid Khan, Simranjeet Singh, Saghir Khan.

Oman

Led by Jatinder Singh, Oman have included a mix of all-rounders and young pacers. With a history of springing surprises, Oman aims to challenge higher-ranked opponents.

Squad: Jatinder Singh (capt), Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla, Sufyan Yousuf, Ashish Odedera, Aamir Kaleem, Mohammad Nadeem, Sufyan Mehmood, Aryan Bisht, Karan Sonavale, Zikriya Islam, Hassnain Ali Shah, Faisal Shah, Mohammad Imran, Nadeem Khan, Shakeel Ahmad, Samay Shrivastava.

Group B Squads

Afghanistan

Rashid Khan will captain Afghanistan. Known for their spin strength, the team includes Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, and Mohammad Nabi. Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz will anchor the batting.

Squad: Rashid Khan (capt), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh, led by Litton Das, have opted for a strong pace attack with Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, and Shoriful Islam. Towhid Hridoy and Shamim Hossain provide batting firepower.

Squad: Litton Das (capt, wk), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mohammad Saifuddin.

Hong Kong

Yasim Murtaza will lead Hong Kong, supported by experienced players like Babar Hayat and Anshuman Rath. The team is looking to build on its qualification success.

Squad: Yasim Murtaza (c), Babar Hayat (vc), Zeeshan Ali (wk), Shahid Wasif (wk), Niazakat Khan Mohammad, Nasrulla Rana, Martin Coetzee, Anshuman Rath, Ehsan Khan, Kalhan Marc Challu, Ayush Ashish Shukla, Mohammad Aizaz Khan, Ateeq Ul Rehman Iqbal, Kinchit Shah, Adil Mehmood, Anas Khan, Haroon Mohammad Arshad, Ali-Hassan, Ghazanfar Mohammad, Mohammad Waheed.

Sri Lanka

Charith Asalanka takes charge of Sri Lanka. Their squad blends youth and experience, with Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, and Wanindu Hasaranga central to their plans.

Squad: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana.

Anticipation Builds

The Asia Cup 2025 offers a packed schedule, fierce rivalries, and the chance for emerging teams to test themselves against established giants. With the squads now confirmed, the stage is set for a thrilling competition under UAE’s lights.