The organization of 2026 T20 World Cup is about a month away. The tournament will start from 7th February, while the final match will be played on 8th March. One by one the teams are announcing their World Cup squads. Till now, a total of 5 countries including India and England have declared their squads.

A total of 20 countries will participate in the World Cup, which will be divided into 4 groups of five teams each. The teams finishing in the top-2 of the four groups will enter the Super-8 stage, after which again the eight teams will be divided into 2 groups. The teams finishing in the top 2 of their respective groups in the Super-8 stage will enter the semi-finals. The final of the T20 World Cup will be played on March 8. See here which teams have declared their World Cup squads so far.

Which teams have announced squads so far:

India

Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dubey, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakraborty, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh.

England

Harry Brook (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethel, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tong, Luke Wood.

Sri Lanka (Preliminary Squad)

Dasun Shanaka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Dhananjay de Silva, Niroshan Dickwella, Zenith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Pawan Ratnayake, Sahan Arachige, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellage, Milan Rathnayake, Nuwan Thushara, Ishan Malinga, Dushmantha Chameera, Pramod Madushan, Mathisha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Mahesh Teekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Vijaykant Vyaskant, Travin Mathew

afghanistan

Rashid Khan (captain), Noor Ahmed, Abdullah Ahmedzai, Sediqullah Atal, Fazalhaq Farooqui, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Naveen Ul Haq, Mohammad Ishaq, Shahidullah Kamal, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Umarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Darwish Rasooli, Ibrahim Zadran,

Reserve Players: AM Ghazanfar, Ijaz Ahmadzai and Zia Ur Rehman Sharifi

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Jatinder Singh (captain), Vinayak Shukla, Mohammad Nadeem, Shakeel Ahmed, Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Karan Sonawale, Shah Faesal, Nadeem Khan, Sufyan Mahmood, Jai Odedara, Shafiq Jan, Ashish Odedara, Jiten Ramanandi, Hasnain Ali Shah

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Rashid Khan is one of the most famous personalities of Afghanistan. His fans are present all over the world, from Asia to Australia and Europe, but why does Rashid have to live under security at his own home? In a conversation with veteran cricketer Kevin Pietersen, he told that he is not able to roam around in his own country and city like ordinary people. He says that he has to travel in a bulletproof vehicle.

can’t roam the streets

Speaking to Kevin Pietersen, Rashid Khan said, “I cannot roam on the streets of Afghanistan like ordinary people. I have a bulletproof car.” Kevin Pietersen was shocked to hear about the bulletproof car and asked why Rashid Khan roams around in Kabul with a bulletproof car?

Rashid Khan said, “This is for security. You do not want to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. This is normal in Afghanistan, every famous personality here has a bullet proof car.” By saying the word ‘normal’, Rashid Khan told how he lives in Afghanistan. Rashid also told how even going out to play in his childhood was not without danger.

Rashid Khan is currently the highest wicket taker in international T20 cricket. He has taken 182 wickets in 108 matches so far. Recalling his childhood, he said, “I was not allowed to go out and play. Playing for Afghanistan used to be my biggest dream.

Taliban rule in Afghanistan

Taliban rule returned to Afghanistan in 2021. When America withdrew its army, Taliban rule was re-established there. Even the then President of the country Ashraf Ghani had to flee.

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Afghanistan cricket team’s star all-rounder Rashid Khan is once again in the headlines. This time the reason is not his brilliant performance but his personal life. His picture with a woman went viral on social media, after which discussion started that Rashid Khan has got married for the second time.

Picture went viral, created uproar on social media

A picture of Rashid Khan is becoming increasingly viral on social media these days, in which he is seen with a beautiful woman. It is being told that this picture is from Netherlands, where Rashid had participated in the launch of a charity event. As soon as the photo surfaced, fans started speculating that Rashid had secretly married for the second time.

Rashid Khan himself broke his silence

Seeing the increasing uproar on social media, Rashid Khan himself gave clarification on his Instagram account. He wrote, “August 2, 2025 became a new and very important chapter in my life. On this day, I got married and I married the woman who has always been an example of love, peace and true partnership for me. Recently I went to a charity event with my wife, but sadly, even such a small thing gave rise to many misunderstandings and speculations. The truth is very simple, she is my wife, and we Both are standing with each other with full honesty and open heart. Thank you very much to all the people who are showing their prayers, good wishes and true support to us.

Fresh memories of first marriage

Last year in October, Rashid Khan got married with his three brothers on the same day. The marriage was solemnized as per Pashtun customs and many players of the Afghanistan team participated in this marriage. At that time, Rashid had informed the fans by sharing wedding pictures and posts on social media.

Now when he mentioned the date of August 2, 2025 in his recent post, people started raising questions whether this is a second marriage or a re-organization of some religious ritual with the same wife.

Bangladesh players who returned home after losing the ODI series against Afghanistan had to face the anger of the fans. The performance of Bangladesh players was very shameful in this series, Bangladesh team was all out in all three matches. When Bangladesh players returned home after this series in UAE, they had to face booing. Many reports claimed that people even attacked the team vehicle. Bangladesh player Mohammad Naeem Shaikh also wrote a message on social media.

Afghanistan had defeated Bangladesh by 5 wickets in the first ODI. Batting first, Bangladesh was reduced to 221. In the second ODI, Afghanistan was all out for 190 runs, but Bangladesh lost by 81 runs even while chasing this small target. The performance in the third match was shameful, while chasing 294, Bangladesh team was all out for 93 runs.

Attack on Bangladesh team! The player wrote an emotional message

Mohammad Naeem Shaikh wrote on social media, “We do not just play on the ground, we carry the name of our country on our chest. The flag of our country is not only on our jersey but it is in our blood. With every ball, run and every breath we try to make this flag proud.”

Posting on his Facebook account, Naeem Shaikh further wrote, “Yes, sometimes we succeed and sometimes we fail. There are wins and losses, this is the truth of the game. We know that our defeats make you sad, you get angry because you also love this country as much as we do. But today the way we were hated, our vehicles were attacked is sad. We are also human, make mistakes but we never love and strive for our country. Do not lack. All the time, we try to bring a smile on the faces of the people of our country.”

Naeem further wrote, “We want love, not hatred. Criticize should be done with logic, not with anger. Because we are all children of one flag, win or lose, our flag should be a source of pride for all of us, not anger. We will fight and rise again. For the country, for you and for this flag.”

The 17th edition of the Asia Cup began with 8 teams from 9 September, which has now reached a thrilling turn. As expected, the Indian cricket team and Pakistan cricket team have qualified for Super-4 from Group ‘A’, while Group B will be decided today with the Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan match.

It is almost decided that India will be number one and Pakistan in the second number in A group. Due to this, the schedule of these two teams has also been confirmed. Know the list of Asia Cup matches, venue, timing and live telecast, live streaming details.

Which teams qualified in Asia Cup 2025 Super-4

• India
  
• Pakistan

The expectations of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan reach Super-4 are still alive. If Sri Lanka wins in the match to be held today (September 18), Afghanistan will be out and will qualify for Bangladesh Super-4 with Sri Lanka. Whereas if Afghanistan wins, Bangladesh will be out.

Teams out of Asia Cup 2025

• Oman
• Hong Kong
• UAE

Asia Cup 2025 Super-4 matches schedule

• September 20: Between Group B’s first (B1) and second (B2) (Dubai)
• September 21: India vs Pakistan (Dubai)
• September 23: Pakistan vs B1 (Abu Dhabi)
• September 24: India vs B2 (Dubai)
• 25 September: Pakistan vs B2 (Dubai)
• 26 September: India vs B1 (Dubai)

A total of 6 matches will be played in Super-4, the team that reaches this phase will play 1-1 matches from each team. 5 out of these 6 matches will be played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, while only the match to be held on 23rd will be held at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. All matches will start at 6:30 pm in the evening according to the UAE time zone. According to the Indian time, the match will start at 8 pm, the toss will take place at 7:30 pm.

As the Asia Cup 2025 matches are being broadcast live on which channel?

The Broadcast Right of the Asia Cup 2025 is with Sony Sports Network. The matches are being broadcast live on the following channels of Sony Sports.

See Live on which app as the Asia Cup 2025 matches?

Live streaming of Asia Cup matches on Sony Live app and website is happening. Apart from this, you can also watch live matches on the Fankode app. This app has a separate entry fee of each match.

The Group Stage of Asia Cup 2025 is at its last stop, India and Pakistan are the team to reach Super-4 from Group A. The place of any team in Group B has not been confirmed for the next phase. There is a collision between 3 teams (Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh) for 2 places. Today, the match (SL Vs AFG) will be decided what will be the other two teams with Indo-4 in Super-4.

Group A’s points table

India and Pakistan have confirmed their place for Super-4 in Group A, although the India vs Oman match remains, which will be played in Abu Dhabi on 19 September. India have 4 points after 2 wins in 2 matches, Pakistan has played its 3 matches and with 2 wins it also has 4 points. But on the basis of net run rate, India (+4.793) is ahead of Pakistan (+1.790).

The UAE has won 1 out of 3 matches, that too is out of the tournament with Oman. Oman has a match left, which is with the strongest team India. Oman has lost both his matches, he is in fourth place.

Group B points table

Sri Lanka has won both their matches and is at number one in the points table, it has 4 points. Bangladesh also has 4 points, he has played all three matches. Sri Lanka (+1.546) is ahead of Bangladesh (-0.270) on the basis of net run rate. Afghanistan has won 1 out of 2 matches and lost in 1, it is third with +2.150 net run rate while Hong Kong loses all its matches and is out of the tournament.

Asia Cup 2025 Super-4 equation

Now there is a match of Group B, which will be between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan today. The same match will decide what will be the 2 teams going to Super-4 with India and Pakistan. If Sri Lanka wins, Bangladesh will reach Super-4 with her, so Bangladesh is praying for Sri Lanka’s victory today.

If Afghanistan wins, she will also have 4 points like Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, but Rashid Khan & Team’s net run rate is much higher than that, so it will come first in the points table. Sri Lanka’s net run rate (+1.546) is also better than Bangladesh’s NET run rate (-0.270), so despite losing, Sri Lanka’s Super-4 is more likely to go.

Asia Cup teams reach Super-4 of 2025

• India
• Pakistan

Teams out of Asia Cup 2025

• Oman
• UAE
• Hong Kong

When and where to see Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan match?

The group stage match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will be played on Thursday, 18 September at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The live broadcast of the match will be on Sony Sports Network. Live streaming will be on Sony Live App and website. Apart from this, there will be live streaming on the Fankode app.

In the Asia Cup 2025, the group stage is in its final stages, only India is confirmed for Super-4 but the equation of their group is very simple. Today is a Pakistan vs UAE match, the one who wins will go to the next round and the losing team will be out. But the equation of Group B is not so simple. None of the teams in Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh are confirmed. The net run rate will have a lot of impact in this group.

Only 1 match of Group B is left, but so far any team is not confirmed in Super-4. That is, everything will be decided by a single match, but it is not as simple as it is. Net run rate is important in this group. Let us know which teams of Group B are between which teams and what will be the result, which team will deliver or exclude it to Super-4.

Group B points table

Sri Lanka is currently number one in Group B. The team has won both their matches. The team’s net run rate with 4 points is +1.546. Bangladesh also has 4 points, but the team has played all its matches. The bad thing for Litton Das & Team is that his net run rate is in minus (-0.270).

Afghanistan have only 2 points, but they have one match left and by winning it, it can reach 4 digits equal to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Hong Kong has officially dropped from Group B, all three of its matches have been played.

Equation of going to Super-4 (Group B)

The next match of Group B is Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, which will be played on September 18 from 8 pm in Abu Dhabi. Apart from these two teams, the fate of Bangladesh will also be decided by this match.

If Sri Lanka wins: If Sri Lanka wins, it will get 6 points and Bangladesh has 4 points, Afghanistan will have only 2 points. In such a situation, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will qualify for Super-4 and the journey to Afghanistan will end.

If Afghanistan wins: If Rashid Khan and team won the next match of the group stage, then it will also get 4 points. But Afghanistan’s net run rate (+2.150) is more than Bangladesh (-0.270), even more than Sri Lanka (+1.546). In this situation, Afghanistan will come at number one and Sri Lanka will end in second place and Bangladesh will end.

Where is the live broadcast of Asia Cup matches?

The Asia Cup matches are being broadcast live on the channels of Sony Sports Network.

Where is the live streaming of Asia Cup matches?

Live streaming of Asia Cup matches is happening on Sony Live App and website. Apart from this, you can also watch the match live on the Fankode app and website.

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan took 2 wickets against Bangladesh on Tuesday. He also scored 20 runs while batting well, although his struggle could not win the team. But Rashid Khan created history in this loser. He has come at number-1 in the list of bowlers who took the most wickets in the Asia Cup T20, beating the Indian bowler.

Bangladesh had scored 154 runs while batting first, although the team had crossed the 100 mark in the 13th over and then it was felt that the team would reach 170-180. The opening pair of Saif Hasan and Tanjid Hasan shared 63 runs in 40 balls for the first wicket. Rashid Khan took the first wicket of the innings.

Rashid Khan took 2 wickets for 26 runs in his 4 overs spell. Noor Ahmed also took 2 wickets, Azmatullah Omarzai took 1 wicket. Rashid made a big record in this spell.

Rashid Khan broke Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s record

Earlier, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the highest wicket -taking bowler in the Asia Cup T20, who has now come second. Rashid Khan, who reached the first number, has played 10 matches in the Asia Cup T20 format, in which he has a total of 14 wickets. Bhuvneshwar has taken 13 wickets.

Top-5 bowlers who took the most wickets in Asia Cup T20

• Rashid Khan (Afghanistan)- 14
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar (India)- 13
• Vanindu Hasranga (Sri Lanka)- 12
• Amjad javed (UAE)- 12
• Hardik Pandya (India)- 12

It is difficult for Afghanistan

The Afghanistan cricket team team has won 1 out of 2 matches and 1 has lost, the team has 2 points but the good thing is that their net run rate (+2.150) is better than Sri Lanka (+1.546) and Bangladesh (-0.270). Rashid Khan & Team has to defeat Sri Lanka to reach Super-4, if it loses, the team will be out of the tournament.

The group stage of Asia Cup 2025 has now come to a thrilling turn. 9 matches have been played, but so far only 1 team has been able to confirm their place in Super-4. The expectations of 5 teams for 3 spots are still alive. In the match played on Tuesday, Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by 8 runs, after which Rashid Khan and team slipped from the top 2 to number three.

Group B points table

Sri Lanka cricket team is at the top of the points table, which has won both their matches. The team has 4 points with a net run rate of 1.546. Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan and made it to the top 2, they have all three matches. Bangladesh’s net run rate with 4 points is in minus (-0.270).

Afghanistan has won 1 of 2 matches while 1 had to face defeat, the team has 2 points but the good thing is that the team’s net run rate is good (+2.150). Whereas Hong Kong has been out of the tournament after losing all three matches.

Group B equation

Group B has now only one match left, which is between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. If Sri Lanka wins, Bangladesh will go to Super-4 with him, but if Sri Lanka loses then Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will get 2-2 points. In this situation, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will qualify in Super-4 on the basis of net run rate.

Group A’s points table

India is at the top by winning both its matches in Group A, 4 points of the team and the net run rate is +4.793. Pakistan and UAE have played 2-2 matches and both have 2-2 points. But the net run rate is better than the UAE (-2.030) of Pakistan (+1.649). Oman is out of the tournament, its last match is on 19 September with India.

Group B equation

There is only Indian cricket team, which has confirmed its place in Super-4. Whereas the second team reaching the Super-4 from this group will be decided today after the 10th match (Pakistan vs UAE).

Whose match is in the Asia Cup today?

Today is the match between Pakistan and UAE in the Asia Cup. The match will be played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium from 8 pm. This is a fight to reach Super-4, the winning team will qualify while the losing team will be out.

The Live broadcast of the Asia Cup 2025 matches is being held on the channels of Sony Sports Network. Live streaming is happening on Sony Live app and website.

3 matches have been played in the 17th edition of the Asia Cup (Asia Cup 2025). On Thursday, Bangladesh defeated Hong Kong by 7 wickets in the group ‘B’ match. Batting first, Hong Kong scored 143 runs. Najakat Khan scored the highest 42 runs in the innings, Babur Hayat broke Mohammad Rizwan’s record in the innings of 14 runs. Now Babur is the highest run -scorer in the Asia Cup T20 after Virat Kohli. Chasing the target, Bangladesh captain Litton Das played a match -winning innings of 59 runs. This is the second lost of Hong Kong.

Litton Das hit 1 six and 6 fours in an innings of 59 runs in 39 balls. Tauheed Hirdoy played an unbeaten innings of 35 runs. This was the first match of Bangladesh in the Asia Cup 2025, after winning it, it has come second in the points table. Let us know that a total of 8 teams in the Asia Cup are divided into 2 groups (4-4). All teams will play 3-3 matches in the group stage, after which the top top 2 teams of the points table will go to Super-4 and other teams will be out. See the condition of the points table after 3 matches.

Asia Cup 2025 Group A points table

The second match of Group A will be played between Pakistan and Oman today. Earlier, India defeated UAE by 9 wickets. First Indian bowlers piled the UAE for 57 runs and then won the target in 4.3 balls and registered a big win. India’s net run rate 10.483, which is now very difficult for other teams to cross.

Asia Cup 2025 Group B points table

2 matches have been played in Group B, 3 teams have started their campaign while Sri Lanka will play their first match against Bangladesh on Saturday. In this group, Afghanistan defeated Hong Kong before Bangladesh. Afghanistan is ahead on the basis of net run rate and is at number one in this group. Sri Lanka is in fourth place because he has not played a single match yet. Bangladesh is in second place.

Which team match is the match in Asia Cup 2025 today?

Today the match will be played between Pakistan and Oman at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The live broadcast of the match will be on the channels of the Star Sports Network in India. Live streaming will be on Sony Live app.