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4 From MI, Just 1 From RCB; List Of Players From Each IPL Team In India's Asia Cup Squad

Abhinav Tyagi

KKR and MI players - (Source: AFP)KKR and MI players - (Source: AFP)

On Tuesday, August 19, the BCCI announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup edition that begins from September 9. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar and captain Suryakumar Yadav addressed the press, where they released the list of players set to travel to the UAE for the prestigious continental cup. 

Suryakumar Yadav will lead the side, while Shubman Gill marks his return to the T20I set-up and will also serve as his deputy. The chief selector, Ajit Agarkar, remarked that the IPL performances were a key factor behind the selection, and this article will look at players from each IPL team who made it to the squad.

Mumbai Indians - (4)

The Mumbai Indians have the most players who have made it to the playing XI. Notably, Suryakumar Yadav, the captain himself, is an integral part of the squad.

Further, Tilak Varma, who is the no. The 2-ranked T20I batter in the world is part of the squad and is expected to bat at No.3.

Hardik Pandya is also part of the 15-member squad and will be the star all-rounder in the team, who will start all the games without a doubt. 

The fourth player from the Mumbai Indians, who is a part of India's squad, is Jasprit Bumrah. A few days ago, there was a lot of chatter around Bumrah's place because of his workload management, but the 31-year-old expressed his desire to play the continental cup.

Kolkata Knight Riders - 3 

Varun Chakaravarthy 

KKR's star spinner Varun has been included in the 15-member list as he continues to be one of India's primary spinners, but faces tough competition from Kuldeep Yadav. 

Rinku Singh 

Notably, there were reports that Rinku Singh was in a four-way race with a few other players for the last spot, but the KKR star got ahead in the pecking order and eventually made it to the cut. 

Harshit Rana 

One more KKR star, who featured in the 15-member list, is Harshit Rana. The right-arm seamer is growing in ranks and has been part of India's white-ball set-up for the last couple of years. 

Delhi Capitals - 2

Delhi Capitals feature the third-most players in the Asia Cup 2025 squad, as Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel will feature for the Men in Blue in the continental cup. 

Yadav faces tough competition from Vaun Chakaravarthy, while Axar will assist Hardik Pandya in the all-round department.

Sunrisers Hyderabad -1

For SRH, Abhishek Sharma is the only player part of India's Asia Cup squad. The southpaw is the No. 1-ranked T20I player in the world and smashed his second T20I century against England, which was India's latest T20I series. 

Gujarat Titans - 1

For the Gujarat Titans, their captain, Shubman Gill, marks a return to the team, while he will also serve as Suryakumar Yadav's deputy in the upcoming tournament starting from September 9. 

Chennai Super Kings -1

For CSK, Shivam Dube is a part of the squad. The southpaw is an integral part of India's T20I set-up and also continues to be a key player for the Men In Yellow.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru - 1 

From RCB, Jitesh Sharma is the sole player who is part of India's Asia Cup squad. Jitesh will keep the wickets, but faces tough competition from Sanju Samon.

Punjab Kings - 1

For PBKS, Arshdeep Singh has been added to India's squad, who will be the sole left-arm seamer for the Men in Blue in the continental cup. 

Rajasthan Royals - 1

For RR, Sanju Samson, who has been the top-choice in the opening slot, is part of India's squad, but faces competition from RCB's Jitesh Sharma.

India's Squad For Asia Cup

Surya Kumar 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