Afghanistan in Asia Cup 2025: Apart from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the Asia Cup 2025, all other teams have announced the squad. This time the Asia Cup is being played in T20 format. In this tournament, Group A has India, Oman, Pakistan and UAE. At the same time, Group B consists of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong China and Sri Lanka. Afghanistan’s team has not been able to win the Asia Cup title once a single time, but this time the maharathi in the team can achieve this title. Afghanistan is seen as the biggest contender in the Asia Cup 2025.

Afghanistan’s claim in Asia Cup

Afghanistan is coming out as a strong team in the Asia Cup 2025 winning race. Afghanistan is placed in Group B, in which its league will face Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Hong Kong China. There is a lot of hope to cross this stop of Afghanistan and go to Super-4. Let us know about the three major reasons, which are saying that this time the Asia Cup can win Afghanistan.

Rashid Khan’s bowling bowling

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has become the highest wicket -taking bowler in T20 International. Rashid has surpassed New Zealand bowler Tim Southee. Rashid Khan achieved this position in a T20 match played against UAE on 1 September. In this match, Rashid took 3 wickets for 11 runs in 4 overs. If this form of Rashid remains intact in the Asia Cup, then it will be difficult for the batsmen of the opposition team to stand in front of this player.

Many big teams were defeated in the World Cup

In the World Cup 2023, the Afghanistan team performed brilliantly. This team has now defeated England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in a big tournament. After defeating England in the World Cup, Afghanistan had told that she will see to win in the upcoming tournament. Under the captaincy of Rashid Khan, Afghanistan is a big contender to win this Asia Cup.

Also read

Hockey Asia Cup 2025: India gave 15–0 to Kazakhstan, place in Super-4, now Korea will fight