India will play in the Asia Cup 2025 from September 9 to 28 in the UAE. They are in Group A along with UAE, Pakistan, and Oman. Their first match is against
UAE on September 10, followed by the big clash with Pakistan on September 14. If both teams do well, they could face each other again in the Super Four stage on September 21.
India is coming in as the defending champions and will use this tournament to prepare for next year's T20 World Cup. The team has a mix of experienced stars and exciting young players. The format will start with group matches, then the Super Four, and finally the grand final on September 28.
This Asia Cup will be a great chance for India to test their team combinations and strategies in T20 cricket before the big world event. The selectors are likely to pick the team in the third week of August, and as the anticipation builds, a number of Kolkata Knight Riders players will be vying for selection.
Although KKR had an underwhelming IPL 2025 season, a number of stars who emerged in their title-winning IPL 2024 campaign, have cemented their places in the Indian team in the T20 format. Here are four KKR players who can expect a selection for the Asia Cup 2025-
Rinku Singh
Rinku Singh epitomizes the modern-day finisher, wielding formidable power and composure under pressure. Across 59 IPL matches, he has 1099 runs at 30.53 average, 145.18 strike rate, 4 fifties, and a highest of 67*-showing consistency. His fearless lower-order cameos for India have cemented his reputation. Rinku got his fame from IPL and has been decent for India in T20I matches.
Ramandeep Singh
Ramandeep Singh injects raw energy through explosive batting and finishing ability. In IPL 2024, he amassed 125 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of 201.61, showcasing his power in the death overs. Ramandeep made his debut for India in 2024 against South Africa and will be expecting a call-up for the Asia Cup. Although the KKR player had an underwhelming season in 2025, he will be in the running for a spot.
Varun Chakravarthy
Varun Chakravarthy has earned the reputation of a mystery spinner, consistently confounding top-order batters. In IPL 2024, he claimed 21 wickets in 14 matches and earned a call-up to the Indian team. Across IPL seasons, he is valued for key breakthroughs and middle-overs control, with over 50 wickets and reliable economic spells. He has become a regular in India's limited overs format and was a key figure in the Champions Trophy-winning side earlier this year.
Harshit Rana
Harshit Rana's aggressive fast bowling was crucial in KKR's IPL 2024 title run, securing 19 wickets in 13 matches at a 9.08 economy. His knack for powerplay strikes and late-innings wickets has placed him among the league's best young seamers. Although the Delhi pacer has been out of the Indian team since the Champions Trophy, he will be in the race for selection in the Asia Cup. Rana has so far played across formats for India and was a backup in the England tour for the first Test as well.
KKR Representatives for Other Country
For the other nations, Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been already picked by Afghanistan for the Asia Cup squad and the wicketkeeper-batter will also deputized Rashid Khan.
