Pakistan Ready for Asia Cup 2025 After Tri-Nation Series Triumph
Pakistan head into the Asia Cup 2025 with momentum after winning the tri-nation series. Full squad, fixtures, and group details ahead of their first match against Oman on September 12.
By Sports Desk | September 8, 2025
DUBAI: Fresh from their tri-nation series victory in Sharjah, Pakistan are all set to take on the challenge of the Asia Cup Men’s T20 2025, starting September 9 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The Green Shirts will kick off their campaign on September 12 against Oman in Dubai, followed by a high-voltage clash against arch-rivals India on September 14. Their final group-stage match will be against the UAE on September 17.
Tournament Structure
Pakistan have been drawn into Group A alongside India, Oman, and UAE, while Group B features Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong.
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The top two teams from each group will progress to the Super Four stage.
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The Asia Cup final will be held on September 28 in Dubai.
Pakistan’s Recent Form
The national team enters the Asia Cup with strong momentum:
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19 T20 internationals in 2025 so far – 11 wins, 8 losses.
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Recent tri-nation series win, beating Afghanistan and the UAE.
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Earlier T20 series victories over Bangladesh and the West Indies.
Star spinner Muhammad Rizwan was the highlight of the tri-series final, taking a brilliant five-wicket haul against Afghanistan, showcasing Pakistan’s bowling depth ahead of the continental tournament.
Pakistan’s Asia Cup History
Pakistan have participated in the Asia Cup 15 times, lifting the trophy twice:
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In 2000 under Moin Khan’s captaincy.
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In 2012 under Misbah-ul-Haq’s leadership.
With a balanced mix of experienced players and young talent, Pakistan will be looking to add a third title in 2025.
Pakistan Squad for Asia Cup 2025
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, Sufyan Moqim.
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