Afghanistan is looking good going into the Asia Cup 2025. With Rashid Khan at the helm, they have a good mix of experienced players and new talent, they’re a team to watch. They’re known for their spin bowling and never give up attitude. The slow pitches in UAE will suit them.
The Asia Cup is from September 9 to 28 and Afghanistan is in Group B, ready to face some tough teams. Their batting is getting more consistent and their bowling is deep, this year’s team looks stronger than ever.
Afghanistan Squad for Asia Cup 2025
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
Schedule for Asia Cup 2025 (IST)
September 9 – vs Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi – 7:30 PM
September 16 – vs Bangladesh, Abu Dhabi – 7:30 PM
September 18 – vs Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi – 7:30 PM
Top two teams from the group will go to Super Four and final is on September 28 in Dubai.
Probable Playing XI
Afghanistan will probably go with a strong team that has good batting and varied bowling. The expected team is Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Naveen-ul-Haq.
This gives them a solid top order, strong finishers in the middle and a bowling attack with spin and pace options. With Rashid leading and Mujeeb and Nabi backing him up, their spin attack is still their biggest weapon on turning pitches. Farooqi and Naveen’s pace adds variety especially at the end of innings.
Afghanistan has come a long way and is now a serious contender in Asian cricket. Their bowling especially the spinners is perfect for UAE conditions. Their batting has also improved. With Gurbaz, Omarzai and Rashid in good form they have players who can win matches in every department. If they play to their potential Afghanistan could be one of the most dangerous team in the tournament—and could actually win it.
