The Asia Cup 2025will be a proud moment for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) cricket team, as they host matches and participate under the leadership of Muhammad Waseem. UAE is placed in Group A alongside India, Pakistan, and Oman, with matches scheduled in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. With a balanced mix of experienced players and young talents, UAE will be looking to make a strong impression and fight for a spot in the Super Fours.
UAE Asia Cup 2025 Squad
Here’s the officially updated squad as per the latest release:
| Player Name | Role | Batting | Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|
| BATTERS | |||
| Muhammad Waseem (c) | Opening Batter | Right-hand Bat | Right-arm Medium |
| Asif Khan | Batter | Right-hand Bat | Right-arm Offbreak |
| Rahul Chopra (†) | Wicketkeeper Batter | Right-hand Bat | – |
| Ethan D’Souza | Batter | Left-hand Bat | Right-arm Offbreak |
| Alishan Sharafu | Opening Batter | Right-hand Bat | Right-arm Medium |
| Aryansh Sharma (†) | Wicketkeeper Batter | Right-hand Bat | – |
| ALL-ROUNDERS | |||
| Harshit Kaushik | Allrounder | Left-hand Bat | Slow Left-arm Orthodox |
| Muhammad Farooq | Allrounder | Right-hand Bat | Legbreak |
| Dhruv Parashar | Allrounder | Right-hand Bat | Right-arm Offbreak |
| BOWLERS | |||
| Haider Ali | Bowler | Left-hand Bat | Slow Left-arm Orthodox |
| Junaid Siddique | Bowler | Right-hand Bat | Right-arm Medium Fast |
| Matiullah Khan | Bowler | Right-hand Bat | Right-arm Medium Fast |
| Muhammad Jawadullah | Bowler | Left-hand Bat | Left-arm Fast Medium |
| Muhammad Rohid | Bowler | Left-hand Bat | Left-arm Medium Fast |
| Simranjeet Singh | Bowler | Left-hand Bat | Slow Left-arm Orthodox |
| Muhammad Zohaib | Bowler | Left-hand Bat | Right-arm Offbreak |
| Saghir Khan | Bowler | Right-hand Bat | Right-arm Medium Fast |
UAE Asia Cup 2025 Schedule (Group A)
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) | Time (GMT) | Time (Local – UAE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, Wed | India vs UAE | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Sep 15, Mon | UAE vs Oman | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 5:30 PM | 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| Sep 17, Wed | Pakistan vs UAE | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
If UAE finishes in the top two of Group A, they qualify for the Super Fours, starting September 20.
Read more: UAE Cricket Schedule 2025
UAE Asia Cup 2025: SWOT Analysis
Strengths:
- Home Advantage: Familiarity with Dubai & Abu Dhabi pitches.
- Balanced Side: Solid top order with Waseem, Asif Khan, and Alishan Sharafu.
- Bowling Firepower: Pace options like Junaid Siddique, Jawadullah, Matiullah, and Rohid provide variety.
Weaknesses:
- Limited experience against top Asian teams (India & Pakistan).
- Middle-order vulnerability if early wickets fall.
- Spin options are limited outside Simranjeet Singh & Harshit Kaushik.
Opportunities:
- Chance to upset big teams on home soil.
- Crucial game vs Oman could seal Super Fours berth.
- Ideal platform for youngsters like Ethan D’Souza & Dhruv Parashar.
Threats:
- High-pressure games against India and Pakistan could affect NRR.
- Risk of collapses against world-class bowling attacks.
Venues for UAE Matches
- Dubai International Stadium, Dubai – Venue for India & Pakistan games; known for high-voltage clashes.
- Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi – Hosts UAE’s key game against Oman.
Tournament Format
- Group Stage: 8 teams (2 groups of 4).
- Super Fours: Top 2 from each group progress.
- Final: September 28, 2025, in Dubai.
UAE Players to Watch
- Muhammad Waseem (C): UAE’s backbone and opening batter.
- Asif Khan: Power-hitter in the middle order.
- Junaid Siddique: Lead pacer, capable of early breakthroughs.
- Alishan Sharafu: Young talent who can stabilize innings.
- Muhammad Jawadullah: Left-arm pacer, key in death overs.
Live Streaming & Broadcast
- India: Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar
- Pakistan: Ten Sports, Tapmad
- UAE: CricLife Max (Switch TV, eLife)
- Bangladesh: Gazi TV, Toffee App
- Sri Lanka: SLRC (Channel Eye)
- UK: TNT Sports, TNT Sports App
- USA & Canada: Disney+ Hotstar
- South Africa: SuperSport
Read more: – Asia Cup winners List
Placed in Group A with India, Pakistan, and Oman, UAE will face strong challenges in the group stage. Their opening clash against India on September 10 in Dubai will be their biggest test, while the game against Oman on September 15 in Abu Dhabi will be crucial for a chance to qualify for the Super Fours.
UAE will need to punch above their weight to beat at least one of the giants (India/Pakistan) or secure a crucial win over Oman to stay in the race for the Super Fours. With home crowd support and a deep bowling lineup, UAE could spring a surprise in Asia Cup 2025.
