Pakistan displayed a strong performance in the recently concluded UAE T20I Tri Series and head into the 17th edition of the Asia Cup with some momentum on their side. The 17-member squad of Pakistan had already been named, led by Salman Ali Agha. Pakistan are two-time Asia Cup champions, and that too in the ODI format. Ahead of the tournament have a look at Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 squad, record, recent form and chance of winning.
Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Squad
Salman Agha (C), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim.
Pakistan Recent Form
While Team Pakistan has played several T20I matches since the T20 World Cup 2024, which reflects a new phase under the new captain, Salman Ali Agha, the absence of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan would be contentious, but the inclusion of cricketers like Hasan Nawaz, Saim Ayub and Mohammed Haris, with a solid bowling unit, could prove brutal for the opponents. After the T20 World Cup, they played against West Indies and Bangladesh.
Talking of their recent form, their winning percentage was 55.56% with 5 wins and 4 losses, with a 2-1 record, so far. While their batting has been subjected to aggressive shots, their bowling unit has been a strength, considering the pacers. The new squad is an experiment with the new young players, other than Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan.
While their key players such as Saim Ayub, opener and all-rounder, with a strike rate of 181, and a bowling economy of 4.58, then there is Haris Rauf, a premium pacer of the Pakistan cricket team, Hasan Nawaz who had been an aggressive batter in their recent T20 matches, with a strike rate of 215.38. Captain Salman Agha has been booked to anchor the middle order of their batting line-up.
For injury concerns, Fakhar Zaman has just recovered from a hamstring injury, but is monitored for fitness. While, Pakistan's batting order is completely erratic with high strike rates of 150+, but with more collapses. Bowling has been consistent and reliable, with their notable match performances such as Haris Rauf's heroics, and Saim Ayub as an all rounder.
Pakistan Record in Asia Cup
In the Asia Cup (T20 format), Pakistan has played 11 matches, where they won 6 matches and lost 5. In the 2022 edition they finished as the runner up.
| Matches Played (Asia Cup T20) | 11 |
| Won | 6 |
| Lost | 5 |
| Best Performance | 2022 (Runners-up) |
Pakistan Chance of Winning
Pakistan will remain an unpredictable contender in the Asia Cup 2025. With young players in their squad, they aim to end their trophy drought in the Asia Cup 2025, with the combination of young players and veterans as Haris Rauf, Mohammad Nawaz and new captain Salman Ali Agha.
Pakistan needs their batting stability on the UAE pitches. Pakistan has a high chance of reaching the final or Super Four of the Asia Cup, as their bowling unit suits the pitch of the UAE, and young batters in their team can yield better results. Either they can finish as runners-up, or clinch their first Asia Cup in T20, but it depends on their top order of batting.
Chances of Winning: 17%
Our Prediction: Finals or Super Four
