UAE's Squad For Asia Cup 2025



UAE's Squad For Asia Cup 2025 (Source:@EmiratesCricket,x.com)UAE's Squad For Asia Cup 2025 (Source:@EmiratesCricket,x.com)

Finally, the wait is over, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has revealed a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup. The marquee tournament will begin on September 9 in Abu Dhabi. It is important to note that Muhammad Waseem will lead the team. 

The UAE squad also has several famous and experienced players like Alishan Sharafu, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah and Asif Khan.

The host has been placed in Group A and will face India, Pakistan and Oman. The UAE will play its first match against India on September 10. In their second match, they will face Oman on September 15 in Abu Dhabi, and on September 17, the UAE will face Pakistan.

UAE's Asia Cup Squad 2025

Player Name
Role
Muhammad WaseemCaptain
Alishan SharafuBatter
Aryansh SharmaWicketkeeper
Asif KhanBatter
Dhruv ParasharAll-Rounder
Ethan D’SouzaBatter
Haider AliBowler
Harshit KaushikAll-Rounder
Junaid SiddiqueAll-Rounder
Matiullah KhanBowler
Muhammad Farooq
All-Rounder
Bowler
Muhammad Zohaib
Batter
Rahul ChopraWicketkeeper
Rohid KhanBowler
Simranjeet Singh
Bowler
Saghir KhanAll-rounder

UAE's Captain For Asia Cup 2025

Muhammad Waseem (Source:@EmiratesCricket,x.com)Muhammad Waseem (Source:@EmiratesCricket,x.com)

Prolific opener Muhammad Waseem will lead the UAE squad in the Asia Cup 2025, which begins in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, 9 September. He has played 80 T20I matches and made 2859 runs at an average of 38.12 and a strike-rate of 156.31. 

In T20Is, Muhammad Waseem has captained the UAE in 54 matches, out of which the UAE has won 34 matches and lost 20 games. As a captain, the star batter has scored 1848 runs at an average of 37.71.

UAE's Asia Cup Schedule

DateTeamsGroupTimeVenue
September 10India vs United Arab Emirates
Group A 8:00 PM Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
September 15United Arab Emirates vs Oman
Group A8:00 PMSheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
September 18Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates
Group A8:00 PMDubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

FAQs: UAE's Asia Cup Squad

Q.1. Where will the Asia Cup 2025 be held?

Answer: The Asia Cup 2025 will take place in T2O format and will run from September 9 to 28. 

Q.2. Which teams are in Asia 2025?

Answer: It is important to note that eight teams will participate in Asia Cup 2025. India, Oman, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka and hosts United Arab Emirates.

Q.3. Is UAE is Asia Cup 2025? 

Answer: Yes, UAE will participate in Asia Cup 2025. They are placed in group A along with India, Oman and Pakistan.