Asia Cup 2025: Team-wise one weakness

Published - 08 Sept 2025, 18:30 IST | Updated - 08 Sept 2025, 17:26 IST

The Asia Cup 2025 is set to kick off on September 9 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), bringing together eight of the strongest teams in Asia to compete in the fast-paced T20 format. Each team has announced their squad, carefully balancing experience with emerging talent, and every team will look to start their campaign on a strong note.

While all squads have strengths and impressive match-winners, each team also has a noticeable weakness that could affect their performance. On that note, let us take a closer look at the primary weakness of each team heading into the tournament.

Afghanistan have become a formidable force in T20 cricket, primarily due to their top-tier bowling and explosive top-order batting. With players like Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Noor Ahmad, they are capable of turning games around single-handedly. However, despite this firepower, their middle-order is a significant concern.

Experienced players like Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai are available, but beyond them, the backup options in the middle-order are relatively inexperienced and inconsistent. This gap can become glaring in tight matches, particularly if the top-order fails to deliver.