Pakistan’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025 marks a significant shift in their cricketing strategy, featuring a fresh look with high-profile exclusions of star batsmen Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. This decision indicates a move away from traditional anchors towards a more dynamic and aggressive style of T20 cricket.
Under the leadership of their new captain Salman Ali Agha, Pakistan has entrusted a young, energetic squad to compete against the best in Asia.
Let’s have a look at the potential playing xi of Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025—
1. Fakhar Zaman
Fakhar Zaman, this powerful and experienced left-handed opener, brings explosive power to the top of the order. Having played 97 T20I matches and scored 1,949 runs with a strike rate over 131, Fakhar is a proven game-changer.
2. Saim Ayub
Saim Ayub, a promising young talent known for fearless hitting, provides a dynamic start at the top and has been a revelation in recent domestic tournaments.
3. Saud Shakeel
Saud Shakeel offers stability in the middle order with his technical skills, able to anchor the innings and rotate the strike effectively.
4. Mohammad Haris
Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris is an aggressive presence, boasting an impressive T20I strike rate of 144.81 from 23 matches, making him a valuable asset in the middle order.
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5. Salman Ali Agha
Leading the team as captain, Salman Ali Agha is an off-spinning all-rounder expected to contribute significantly with both bat and ball.
6. Iftikhar Ahmed
Iftikhar Ahmed, a seasoned all-rounder, can strike cleanly and bowl effective off-spin, providing power and experience in the lower middle order.
7. Shadab Khan
Shadab Khan, Pakistan’s most successful T20I bowler with 112 wickets in 112 matches, is a premier leg-spinner whose all-round abilities make him indispensable.
8. Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Shah Afridi, the pace spearhead, is renowned for his fiery left-arm pace and ability to swing the new ball, with 104 wickets in 81 matches.
9. Naseem Shah
Naseem Shah, a young and fiery fast bowler, is known for his express pace and control, forming a potent partnership with Shaheen.
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10. Haris Rauf
Haris Rauf adds speed and accuracy, especially in death overs.
11. Usama Mir
While at the last, Usama Mir offers a wrist-spinning option to control the flow of runs in the middle overs.
Pakistan squad:
Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Sufyan Moqim.