This marks India’s first T20I outing since the England series earlier this year (January–February).
With the Bangladesh tour in August postponed to next year, the Asia Cup becomes their first assignment after the IPL—where standout performances have clearly shaped the team selection.
India will kick off their campaign against the UAE on September 10 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, before facing Pakistan in a much-anticipated clash on September 14 at the same venue.
Their final Group A match is scheduled against Oman on September 19 in Abu Dhabi.
India's squad for Asia Cup 2025:
SuryaKumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (WK), Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh
