The countdown for Asia Cup 2025 has begun. The tournament will commence on September 9, and cricket fans can expect thrilling encounters. This time, the competition will be played in the T20 format, allowing players to prepare for the T20 World Cup 2026 (to be held in India and Sri Lanka) next year.
Sports News: The excitement of the Asia Cup 2025 is set to kick off on September 9 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This year, the tournament will be held in the T20 format, with a total of eight teams participating. The tournament also serves as a crucial preparation ground for players ahead of next year's T20 World Cup 2026. On this occasion, let's take a look at the current ICC T20 rankings and identify which teams are considered the best contenders in the Asia Cup.
ICC T20 Rankings of All Participating Teams
Eight teams will compete in this year's Asia Cup, divided into two groups, with four teams in each group. Matches will be held across various stadiums in the UAE. India will enter the competition as the defending champions, with Suryakumar Yadav leading the team. Star Indian players like Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill, and others are in excellent form, raising high hopes for the team to clinch the trophy.
According to the latest ICC T20 rankings, India is currently the best team in T20 cricket. India has played 57 matches to date, accumulating 15,425 points with a rating of 271. This impressive figure indicates that Team India will be the firm favorite heading into the Asia Cup.
Sri Lanka: 7th Position
- Matches: 34
- Points: 7,890
- Rating: 232
Pakistan: 8th Position
- Matches: 53
- Points: 12,236
- Rating: 231
Afghanistan: 9th Position
- Matches: 30
- Points: 6,699
- Rating: 223
Bangladesh: 10th Position
- Matches: 50
- Points: 11,072
- Rating: 221
UAE: 15th Position
- Matches: 46
- Points: 8,293
- Rating: 180
Oman: 20th Position
- Matches: 35
- Points: 5,121
- Rating: 146
Hong Kong: 24th Position
- Matches: 47
- Points: 6,020
- Rating: 128
Based on these rankings, it is evident that India appears to be the best team in the Asia Cup. Meanwhile, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh also have the potential to pose a b challenge. Emerging teams like UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong could spring surprises in any match, making the tournament even more exciting.
