Squads, Playing XIs & Live Cricket Action
Asia Cup 2025 returns with high-octane cricket, bringing together the best Asian teams in T20 format. From squads and captain choices to predicted playing XIs and live scores, here’s your full guide to the cricketing spectacle in UAE.
Teams & Full Squads
Asia Cup 2025 features 8 teams divided into two groups. Cricket fans will see powerhouses and underdogs both take the field.
Group A:
- India (Al Jazeera)
- Pakistan (Al Jazeera)
- Oman (Al Jazeera)
- United Arab Emirates (UAE) (Al Jazeera)
Group B:
- Afghanistan (Al Jazeera)
- Sri Lanka (Al Jazeera)
- Bangladesh (Al Jazeera)
- Hong Kong (Al Jazeera)
Here are some full squads highlights:
- India: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel, etc. (Olympics)
- Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, etc. (Al Jazeera)
- Afghanistan: Rashid Khan (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad, etc. (Al Jazeera)
- Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka (captain), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, etc. (Outlook India)
- Bangladesh: Litton Das (captain, wk), Towhid Hridoy, Saif Hassan, Nurul Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, etc. (Al Jazeera)
Smaller squads also include: Oman led by Jatinder Singh, UAE’s squad, Hong Kong’s full team of batters and bowlers. (Cricbuzz)
Predicted Best Playing XIs for Top Teams
Here are the best predicted playing XIs for some major teams based on balance and current form. These are commonly discussed among cricket analysts.
| Team | Predicted Playing XI |
|---|---|
| India | Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav (Outlook India) |
| Pakistan | Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha (c), Mohammad Haris (wk), Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali (AK4Tsay1 Cricalytics) |
| Afghanistan | Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sediqullah Atal, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi (AK4Tsay1 Cricalytics) |
| Sri Lanka | Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Dasun Shanaka (Outlook India) |
Live Cricket Scores & Recent Highlights
- Latest high-profile match: India vs Pakistan — India won by 7 wickets, chasing a modest target thanks to strong spin bowling. (Reuters)
- Afghanistan opened their campaign with a dominating win over Hong Kong. (The Economic Times)
You can follow up-to-the-minute cricket live scores and match updates on sites like ESPNcricinfo or Cricbuzz. (ESPN Cricinfo)
Why Asia Cup 2025 Is a Big Deal
- It’s one of Asia’s most prestigious cricket tournaments, bringing together the best teams in high-pressure matches.
- The squads show a mix of experienced stars and rising talent — perfect for fans who follow both legacy players and newcomers.
- The format is intense: group stage, Super Four, and final — consistent cricket drama every time.
- Watching playing XIs and form here gives insight into how teams might perform in global events like the T20 World Cup.
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