Pakistan’s cricket team is getting ready for the Asia Cup 2025 with a young and energetic squad, starting a new chapter under their captain, Salman Ali Agha. The team has seen significant changes, most notably the exclusion of senior stars Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, as Pakistan looks to embrace a younger, more aggressive approach in the T20 format.
Pakistan’s strongest playing XI for the 2025 Asia Cup
- Fakhar Zaman: Fakhar Zaman has been named in Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2025 squad as a key opening batter after recovering from a recent hamstring injury. While he naturally opens the innings, there is some uncertainty about his exact batting position, but his inclusion strengthens Pakistan’s top order for the tournament in the UAE.
Matches | Runs | HS | Average | Strike-rate | 100s | 50s |
96 | 1929 | 91 | 22.69 | 132.13 | 0 | 11 |
- Saim Ayub: Saim Ayub is set to open the innings for Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025, as the team announced a 17-member squad without senior openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. This will be Saim’s first Asia Cup, where he is expected to play alongside Sahibzada Farhan, bringing an aggressive and dynamic approach to the top order in the absence of the experienced duo. The squad also features promising young talents, marking a blend of youth and experience for the tournament in the UAE.
Matches | Runs | HS | Average | Strike-rate | 100s | 50s |
36 | 705 | 98 | 22.03 | 137.15 | 0 | 3 |
- Sahibzada Farhan: Sahibzada Farhan has been included as an opener in Pakistan’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025. He is expected to open alongside Saim Ayub, forming a right-left combination at the top order, given his recent excellent form and solid technique against spin bowling in T20s.
Matches | Runs | HS | Average | Strike-rate | 100s | 50s |
13 | 236 | 74 | 18.31 | 126.60 | 0 | 2 |
- Mohammad Haris: Mohammad Haris has been included as the wicketkeeper in Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2025 squad and is expected to play at the crucial No. 4 batting position. Led by Salman Ali Agha, is set to compete in the tournament starting September in UAE, with Haris playing a key role in the middle order.
Matches | Runs | HS | Average | Strike-rate | 100s | 50s |
23 | 391 | 107 | 18.61 | 144.81 | 0 | 1 |
- Salman Ali Agha: Salman Ali Agha has been named the captain of Pakistan’s 17-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025 and will play at No. 5. Salman Ali Agha’s leadership is seen as a new direction for Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 campaign starting September 9.
Matches | Runs | HS | Average | Strike-rate | 100s | 50s |
20 | 380 | – | 27.14 | 115.85 | 0 | 3 |
- Khushdil Singh: Khushdil Shah is included in Pakistan’s 17-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025 and is expected to play at the crucial No. 6 batting position. Pakistan, led by Salman Ali Agha. This lineup aims to balance experience and youth for the tournament
Matches | Runs | HS | Average | Strike-rate | 100s | 50s |
36 | 419 | 36 | 17.46 | 103.46 | 0 | 0 |
- Faheem Ashraf: Faheem Ashraf is expected to play at number 7 for Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025. He is part of a new-look Pakistan side in the tournament, which features a mix of youth and experience under the captaincy of Salman Ali Agha.
Matches | Wickets | BBF | Average | Economy | 5W |
57 | 18 | 6/19 | 26.15 | 8.50 | 1 |
- Shaheen Shah Afridi: Shaheen Shah Afridi is set to play at the No. 8 position for Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025. This strategic batting position reflects the team’s combination of experienced bowlers and emerging young talents in their Asia Cup squad led by Salman Ali Agha. Afridi’s role as a lower-order batsman alongside his pace bowling is expected to be crucial for Pakistan’s campaign in the UAE tournament.
Matches | Wickets | BBF | Average | Economy | 5W |
80 | 103 | 4/22 | 22.17 | 7.88 | 0 |
- Haris Rauf: Haris Rauf is set to play for Pakistan at No. 9 in the Asia Cup 2025. He has confidently claimed that Pakistan will defeat India twice in the tournament, reflecting the team’s strong spirit ahead of their matches in Dubai.
Matches | Wickets | BBF | Average | Economy | 5W |
62 | 83 | 4/18 | 21.17 | 8.04 | 0 |
- Hasan Ali: Hasan Ali is confirmed to be part of Pakistan’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025, but there is no indication that he is batting at No. 10. He is primarily selected as a bowler in the team led by Salman Ali Agha.
Matches | Wickets | BBF | Average | Economy | 5W |
56 | 69 | 5/30 | 23.86 | 8.51 | 1 |
- Abrar Ahmed: Abrar Ahmed is set to play at the crucial No. 10 position for Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025. This will be one of his significant roles in the Pakistani squad, which features fresh faces and omits seniors like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. The team aims to make a strong impact in the tournament starting in September in the UAE.
Matches | Wickets | BBF | Average | Economy | 5W |
14 | 17 | 3/19 | 21.24 | 7.91 | 0 |
This squad reflects a younger, more aggressive batting line-up with the exclusion of senior stars Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. The pace bowling attack is led by Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Hasan Ali, with Abrar Ahmed as the main spinner. Salman Ali Agha leads the side as captain.
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