The Asia Cup 2025 is all set to begin on September 9 in the United Arab Emirates. Cricket fans are excited as the tournament will bring together eight Asian teams competing in the T20 format. The event will run till September 28, with the final to be played in Dubai.
Tournament Format and Venues
- The Asia Cup 2025 will have two groups:
- Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman
- Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong
The top two teams from each group will move into the Super Four stage, and then the best two sides will face off in the final on September 28.
Venues
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium (Dubai) – will host 11 matches including the final.
- Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium (Abu Dhabi) – will host 8 matches.
Full India Squad
- Suryakumar Yadav (Captain)
- Shubman Gill (Vice-captain)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya
- Shivam Dube
- Axar Patel
- Jitesh Sharma (WK)
- Sanju Samson (WK)
- Rinku Singh
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Arshdeep Singh
- Harshit Rana
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Varun Chakravarthy
The standby list includes: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, and Dhruv Jurel. Notable Absences: Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal did not make the main squad, with Jaiswal only included as a reserve.
Probable Playing XI
- Shubman Gill (Opener)
- Abhishek Sharma (Opener)
- Tilak Varma
- Suryakumar Yadav (C)
- Hardik Pandya
- Shivam Dube / Rinku Singh
- Sanju Samson (WK) / Jitesh Sharma (WK)
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Arshdeep Singh
India’s Key Matches and Schedule
- September 10: India vs UAE (Dubai)
- September 14: India vs Pakistan (Dubai) – the biggest clash of the group stage
- September 19: India vs Oman (Abu Dhabi)
If India qualifies, they will play in the Super Four stage between September 20-26, followed by the final on September 28 in Dubai.
How to Watch Asia Cup 2025 in India
- Television Broadcast: Sony Sports Network
- Live Streaming: SonyLIV app and website
Conclusion
The Asia Cup 2025 will be a crucial test for Team India ahead of upcoming ICC tournaments. With Suryakumar Yadav leading the side and Shubman Gill as vice-captain, India has a blend of youth and experience.
The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan match on September 14 is set to be the biggest highlight of the group stage, with the grand finale in Dubai expected to deliver a thrilling finish.
Written by Kinjal Walantra
