Cricket fans are set for a mouthwater Asia Cup 2025 The United Arab Emirates T20i TRAI-series closed on August 29 at the historic Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Later till 7 September, the Tri-Nation Competition will show hosts UAE Lock Horns with heavyweight Pakistan and Afghanistan, which will appear in a high-western fight that doubles as a significant preparation for continental showpieces.
The series will follow a double round-robin format, ensuring that each team will face others twice in six league matches. The top two sides will again meet in the Grand Final on 7 September, with the speed directly on the line in the Asia Cup.
United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-series 2025: preview
UAE: A mixture of youth and experience
Lower skipper Muhammad WasimThe UAE will show punch above its weight. Junaid Siddiqu provides stability, while youngsters like Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Farooq and Muhammad Jawdullah bring fresh energy. Alishan Sharafu, Aryanash Sharma, Rahul Chopra, and Muhammad Zohab will see coach Lalchand Rajput as the right platform for their players to gain an exposure ahead of a difficult Asia Cup campaign against India, Pakistan and Oman.
Pakistan: Construction pace under Salman Ali Aga
Under the leadership of Salman Ali Aga, Pakistan will be determined to intensify its T20 edge. With the strike weapons such as Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf with explosives Fakhar Zaman and all -rounder Mohammad Nawaz, the green shirt will only look at the form at the right time to hit the form at the right time.
Afghanistan: Rashid’s men are ready to spin a web
Captain Rashid Khan is set for a squad built around Afghanistan’s famous spin attack, which features Mujib ur Rehman, Mohammad Nabi and Noor Ahmed. Supported by batting firing from Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, Afghanistan also brings new faces like Abdullah Ahmedzai and Allah Ghazanfar, showing their intentions to mix the current power with future promises.
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Squad: Complete List of Players
Afghanistan
Rashid Khan (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Darvish Rasoli, Sedikullah Atal, Azmatullah Omrajai, Karim Janaat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Shafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishan Ahmedjai, Fazalhak Farooqui
Pakistan
Salman Aga (Captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jenner, Sahifa Farhiha Sufiyan Mukim
UAE
Muhammad Wasim (C), Alishan Shafu, Aryanash Sharma (WK), Asif Khan, Dhruv Parshar, Ethan D’Suza, Hyder Ali, Harshit Kaushik, Junaid Siddiq, Muhammad Farooq, Mohammad Jawdullah, Muhammad Zohhab, Rahul Khan.
