The strongest and best playing 11 for the UAE team in Asia Cup 2025, led by captain Muhammad Waseem, is likely to include a combination of experienced batsmen, all-rounders, and bowlers from the announced 17-member squad. Based on form and team balance, a probable strongest playing XI might be:
UAE Squad in Asia Cup 2025
Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, Asif Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Ethan D’Souza, Haider Ali, Harshit Kaushik, Junaid Siddique, Matiullah Khan, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Zohaib, Rahul Chopra, Rohid Khan, Simranjeet Singh, Saghir Khan.
Possible Playing 11 for Asia Cup 2025
- Muhammad Waseem: Muhammad Waseem will open and captain the UAE cricket team in the DP World Asia Cup 2025, starting on September 9 in Abu Dhabi. He is a prolific right-handed opener and one of UAE’s top batsmen, leading the team in a group with India, Oman, and Pakistan. Waseem is known for his aggressive batting and has recently set records for six-hitting in T20 cricket.
| Matches | Runs | HS | 100s | 50s | Average | Strike-rate |
| 61 | 1567 | 133 | 1 | 8 | 25.69 | 88.43 |
- Alishan Sharafu: Alishan Sharafu is part of the UAE squad for the Asia Cup 2025. He is set to open the batting alongside Muhammad Waseem, who is the captain of the team. He sees the challenge as a great opportunity to perform well and learn from the best sides in the world.
| Matches | Runs | HS | 100s | 50s | Average | Strike-rate |
| 24 | 369 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 16.77 | 68.21 |
- Aryansh Sharma: Aryansh Sharma has been named as the wicketkeeper and is playing at the No. 3 batting position for the UAE in the ICC Asia Cup 2025.
| Matches | Runs | HS | 100s | 50s | Average | Strike-rate |
| 18 | 369 | 57 | 0 | 2 | 20.50 | 73.65 |
- Asif Khan: Asif Khan is playing in the middle order for UAE in World Cup 2025 and has been notably effective at the No. 4 position. He recently played a stunning innings of 77 off 35 balls against Pakistan in a T20 tri-series, showcasing his importance in the middle order and ability to perform under pressure.
| Matches | Runs | HS | 100s | 50s | Average | Strike-rate |
| 38 | 1,270 | 151* | 3 | 7 | 38.48 | 80.94 |
- Haider Ali: Haider Ali is part of the UAE squad for the 2025 World Cup, playing as a key middle-order batsman likely batting at number 5. He has recently impressed in UAE’s limited-overs campaigns, contributing with both ball and bat, making him a valuable player for the UAE team in the World Cup 2025 lineup.
| Matches | Runs | HS | 100s | 50s | Average | Strike-rate |
| 2 | 42 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 21.00 | 127.27 |
- Dhruv Parashar: Dhruv Parashar is part of the UAE squad for the Asia Cup 2025 and the ICC World Cup 2025, playing as a key all-rounder. His presence in the squad reflects his rising stature in UAE cricket, known for his off-spin bowling and handy batting skills.
| Matches | Runs | HS | 100s | 50s | Average | Strike-rate |
| 9 | 169 | 50* | 0 | 1 | 24.14 | 65.00 |
- Ethan D’ Souza: Ethan D’Souza is part of the UAE squad in the Asia Cup 2025, playing in the middle order, including the No. 7 batting position. He is a promising young left-handed batsman contributing to the team’s campaign in this marquee tournament held in the UAE.
| Matches | Runs | HS | 100s | 50s | Average | Strike-rate |
| 3 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | 47.36 |
- Junaid Siddique: Although he is an experienced pacer, the available reports do not explicitly mention him playing at the No. 8 position in the World Cup 2025 lineup for UAE. The squad announcement focuses on his return as a key bowling spearhead and experienced campaigner.
| Matches | Wickets | BBF | Average | Economy |
| 54 | 223 | – | – | – |
- Matiullah Khan: He is primarily recognized as a right-arm fast bowler and has played limited international matches for UAE so far. The squad was announced recently with Matiullah being one of the new additions for the Asia Cup campaign.
| Matches | Wickets | BBF | Average | Economy |
| 1 | 1 | 1/37 | 37.00 | 7.40 |
- Simranjeet Singh: Simranjeet Singh has been included in the UAE squad for the Asia Cup 2025 and is expected to play as a left-arm spinner.
| Matches | Wickets | BBF | Average | Economy |
| 5 | 10 | 4/30 | 19.90 | 4.23 |
- Rohid Khan: Rohid Khan is included in the UAE squad for the Asia Cup 2025 and is likely to play in the lower batting order, including at the No. 11 position.
| Matches | Wickets | BBF | Average | Economy |
| – | – | – | – | – |
This lineup is an informed projection based on the official squad announced and typical playing combinations expected for a competitive team in the Asia Cup 2025 hosted in UAE conditions.
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