The wait is over! The Asia Cup 2025 is near, and Team India’s squad has been announced. This year’s team has some big surprises. Fans were expecting a few senior players, but the selectors have gone with a fresh mix of youth and experience. In this post, we will know about the Team India Squad for the Asia Cup 2025.
ACC Asia Cup 2025
The Asia Cup 2025 will be played in the T20 format from September 9 to September 28, 2025, across two iconic venues in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Eight teams will compete for the trophy: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong.
| Tournament | Men’s Asia Cup 2025 |
| Edition | 17th |
| Board | ACC(Asian Cricket Council) |
| Host | UAE |
| Total Teams | 8 |
| Total Matches | 19 |
| First Match | Friday, 9th September 2025 |
| Final Match | Sunday, 28th September 2025 |
| Official Website | https://asiancricket.org/ |
Asia Cup 2025 Team List
The Asia Cup 2025 will be played in the UAE from 9 to 28 September with 8 teams in 2 groups. Group A has India, Pakistan, UAE, and Oman, while Group B includes Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Hong Kong. Each team plays others in their group once, and the top two from each group move to the Super Four stage. From there, the best two teams will meet in the final.
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| India | Bangladesh |
| Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
| UAE | Afghanistan |
| Oman | Hong Kong |
Asia Cup 2025 India Squad
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced Team India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the side, with Shubman Gill as vice-captain.
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Batsmen | Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh |
| Wicketkeepers | Sanju Samson, Jitesh Sharma |
| All-Rounders | Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel |
| Spin Bowlers | Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav |
| Fast Bowlers | Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana |
India Likely Asia Cup Playing 11 2025 – Best Playing XI
Looking at the UAE pitch conditions and grounds, India’s best possible playing XI for the Asia Cup 2025 would focus on a mix of power hitters, all-rounders, and quality spinners. Here is the possible playing 11 of Team India for the Asia Cup 2025 –
- Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain) – Opener
- Abhishek Sharma – Opener
- Suryakumar Yadav (Captain) – Middle Order
- Tilak Varma – Middle Order
- Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper) – Middle Order
- Hardik Pandya – All-Rounder / Finisher
- Shivam Dube – All-Rounder / Power-hitter
- Axar Patel – All-Rounder / Spin Support
- Kuldeep Yadav – Spinner
- Jasprit Bumrah – Fast Bowler
- Arshdeep Singh – Fast Bowler
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Asia Cup 2025 India Team Related FAQ
Which teams are playing in the Asia Cup 2025?
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong.
Will Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli play in Asia Cup 2025?
No. Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are not expected to play in the Asia Cup 2025 because they have retired from T20 international cricket.
Who is the captain of India in Asia Cup 2025?
Suryakumar Yadav has been named the captain of Team India.
What is India’s full squad for the Asia Cup 2025?
The 15-member squad includes SKY (captain), Gill (vice-captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Sanju Samson, Jitesh Sharma, Rinku Singh, Bumrah, Arshdeep, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, and Varun Chakravarthy.
What is India’s likely playing XI for Asia Cup 2025?
A probable XI could be: Gill, Abhishek, SKY, Tilak, Samson, Hardik, Dube, Axar, Kuldeep, Bumrah, Arshdeep.
Why is Shreyas Iyer not included in Asia Cup 2025 squad?
Shreyas Iyer was not selected due to form issues and fitness concerns. Selectors have preferred youngsters and all-round options instead.
