As the Asia Cup 2025 schedule is announced, the contention and suspicion over who will play and who will not is continually growing. On one side, India already has a champion team that played in the T20 series against England; other side, the key players are knocking heads for making their positions. This article will be a detailed analysis of the 2025 Asia Cup Possible playing 11 for India.
Reports suggest that big names can be snubbed as the BCCI is only looking for T20 top performers. Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Sanju Samson, Ravi Bishnoi, etc, are likely to be part of Asia Cup.
There is also news that Yashavi Jaiswal, who has an excellent record across all formats, is out of India’s playing 11. But for one position, multiple players are contesting. For instance, for wicketkeeping, selectors are in a dilemma either to choose Samson, Rahul, or Kishan.
But based on what the situation demands and players’ records, we are giving you the most accurate possible playing 11 of Indian team for Asia Cup.
Asia Cup Possible Playing 11 for India 2025
Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Sanju Samson (wicket-keeper), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Prasidh Krishna, Jitesh Sharma.
Apart from the playing 11, Shreyas Iyer, Sai Sudharsan, Harshit Rana, and Jasprit Bumrah might join the squad.
India’s Probable Squad for Asia Cup 2025
Openers: Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Abhishek Sharma
Middle Order: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube
All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel
Wicket-Keeper: Sanju Samson
Spinners: Axar Patel
Pacers: Prasidh Krishna
Bench: Shreyas Iyer, Sai Sudharsan, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah
In the recently concluded test cricket against England, Shubman Gill scored a remarkable 754 runs, including four centuries, at an average of 75.40. His standout performance makes him the strongest contender for India in Asia Cup squad. In the IPL 2025 season, with 650 runs in 15 matches at an average of 50, he proved his dominance in the shortest format.
He also crossed 4,500 career T20 runs and led Gujarat Titans to multiple victories with his smart partnerships and tactical mindset. His appointment as vice-captain further reflects the selectors’ trust in his leadership and ability to deliver in high-pressure situations.
However, selectors also don’t want to interrupt the core team who played in the World Cup and in the February T20. Suryakumar Yadav has continuously shown his brilliant performance as a batsman and captain as well in the recent T20 matches.
So, the key players for Asia Cup possible playing 11– Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya are almost settled. The inclusion of Gill as vice-captain is already in the news. However, Rishabh Pant is already out due to injury, and the inclusion of Jasprit Bumrah is also suspicious.
India Playing 11: The Contention for Middle Order
India’s middle-order race for the Asia Cup 2025 has some strong contenders. Shreyas Iyer is back in form after scoring over 400 runs in IPL 2025, giving stability at No. 4. Hardik Pandya, if cleared in his NCA fitness test, brings big-hitting power and handy seam bowling.
Shubman Gill, as already discussed, fresh from scoring 754 runs in the England Test series and 650 in IPL, could slot in at No. 3. Rinku Singh remains India’s most reliable T20 finisher currently, while Washington Sundar offers batting depth and economical off-spin. Selectors are likely to pick a mix of these in-form players to balance experience and firepower.
The official Asia Cup playing 11 and squad are expected to be announced on August 19th or 20th, 2025. We will have more clarity once the BCCI makes the official announcement. Stay connected here for all the updates regarding the playing XI.
