The Asia Cup 2025 is steadily approaching and is set to bring together the continent’s top cricketing nations in a battle for regional supremacy. There are 8 teams participating in the tournament.
They will each field not only their established stars but also provide a stage to perform for their rising talents. The anticipation is building as the tournament could witness some historic battles, providing unforgettable moments.
Teams Participating in the Asia Cup 2025
There are a total of eight nations participating in the 2025 edition of the Asia Cup. The teams have been divided into two groups: Group A and Group B, with the hosts, the United Arab Emirates, in Group A.
| Group A | Group B |
| India | Afghanistan |
| Oman | Bangladesh |
| Pakistan | Hong Kong |
| UAE | Sri Lanka |
This group structure precedes the Super Four and Final stages of the tournament.
Full List of Asia Cup 2025 Squads:
India
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh.
Pakistan
Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufyan Moqim.
Sri Lanka
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.
Afghanistan
Rashid Khan (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Allah Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Farid Malik, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Bangladesh
Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Shaif Uddin
Hong Kong
Yasim Murtaza (c), Babar Hayat, Zeeshan Ali, Niazakat Khan Mohammad, Nasrulla Rana, Martin Coetzee, Anshuman Rath, Kalhan Marc Challu, Ayush Ashish Shukla, Mohammad Aizaz Khan, Ateeq ul Rehman Iqbal, Kinchit Shah, Adil Mehmood, Haroon Mohammad Arshad, Ali Hassan, Shahid Wasif, Ghazanfar Mohammad, Mohammad Waheed, Anas Khan, Ehsan Khan
Oman
Jatinder Singh (c), Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla, Sufyan Yousuf, Ashish Odedera, Aamir Kaleem, Mohammed Nadeem, Sufyan Mehmood, Aryan Bisht, Karan Sonavale, Zikriya Islam, Hassnain Ali Shah, Faisal Shah, Muhammed Imran, Nadeem Khan, Shakeel Ahmad, Samay Shrivastava.
United Arab Emirates
UAE Squad: Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, Asif Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Ethan D’Souza, Haider Ali, Harshit Kaushik, Junaid Siddique, Matiullah Khan, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Zohaib, Rahul Chopra, Rohid Khan, Simranjeet Singh, Saghir Khan.
Also read: CAFA Nations Cup 2025: India vs Afghanistan Match Preview, Head-to-Head, Live Streaming Details
The Asia Cup 2025 Format
The Asia Cup is held every two years and alternates between T20I and ODI formats. The 17th edition of the Asia Cup will be played in a T20I format. Team India will look to defend their status as the reigning champions of the Asia Cup.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super Fours stage. Following the Super Fours Stage, the top two will face each other for the title clash in Dubai on 28 September.
When Does The Asia Cup 2025 Start?
The Asia Cup this year is set to begin in September, with its first match being Afghanistan vs Hong Kong on 9 September 2025. India will play its first game against the hosts UAE, on 10 September 2025. The tournament will conclude on 28 September 2025 with the final being played in Dubai.
Where to Watch The Asia Cup 2025
- Broadcast: The Asia Cup 2025 matches will be televised on the Sony Sports Network channels
- Live Streaming: The Asia Cup 2025 matches will be available for live streaming on the SonyLIV app and website.
Conclusion
Most of the nations have announced their squads for the prestigious Asia Cup, and preparations will be in full swing. The tournament guarantees fierce rivalries as India is set to face Pakistan in the group stage of the tournament. Fans will witness standout performances from some of the best talents across the continent.
Written by: Thillai Ritvik
