The Asia Cup 2025 has reached its climax with the much-anticipated final between India and Pakistan scheduled for Sunday, September 28, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The continental tournament
featured eight teams battling for supremacy, each led by a captain tasked with guiding their side through intense competition. While the spotlight often shines on individual performances, leadership on the field plays a crucial role in shaping outcomes.
In this list, CricTracker has taken into account the performances of all the captains from full-member teams who took part in this year's Asia Cup. While it isn't a surprise that Afghanistan's Rashid Khan is the lowest rated captain for not being able to take his team through to the Super Fours, despite his side considered as the hot favourite before the tournament had begun; however, what is the rating for other captains? Let's find out:
Let's have a look at ratings of all captains of Asia Cup 2025
Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) 4/10
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan struggled to make an impact with his leadership during the Asia Cup 2025. The Afghans endured a disappointing group stage campaign, unable to advance further. Their only win in the Group B competition came against Hong Kong China, whereas, the same side failed heavily at the hands of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, throwing them out of the race for the Super Fours.
Speaking of the captaincy intellect, Rashid relied heavily on his bowling attack while failing to influence the team’s batting strategy. Even with experienced players around him, his captaincy lacked the consistency and tactical insight required to compete at the highest level.
Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka) 4.5/10
Sri Lankan skipper Charith Asalanka had a promising start but faltered in the Super 4 stage. After a strong group stage campaign in the continental competition, the Lankan Lions lost all three Super Fours games, making them the first side to be eliminated in the race for the finale.
Asalanka’s captaincy lacked clarity and consistency, and his decisions regarding field placements and bowling changes were frequently questionable. While the group stage performance was encouraging, his inability to adapt to pressure situations prevented the team from progressing further.
Salman Ali Agha (Pakistan) 5/10
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha experienced a tournament of highs and lows. While he successfully led his team to the final, his captaincy lacked clarity at times, especially in critical moments. Agha’s decision-making in field placements and bowling rotations occasionally caused confusion on the field.
Though he did not contribute significantly with the bat, his team managed to win all other matches except the losses to India. While reaching the final is commendable, Agha’s inconsistent leadership places him third in this ranking.
Litton Das (Bangladesh) 7/10
Bangladesh captain Litton Das showed decent leadership skills, steering his team to the brink of the final. Despite losing one match in the group stage against Sri Lanka, Das led his team to an important victory in the Super 4 stage. However, two defeats in the Super 4 ultimately ended Bangladesh’s campaign.
Litton was also among the top run-scorers for his team, amassing 119 runs in four matches. His contributions were crucial in key moments, highlighting his ability to combine leadership with performance. While Bangladesh fell short of the final, Litton’s captaincy displayed some promise.
Suryakumar Yadav (India) - 9.5/10
Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav delivered a masterclass in leadership throughout the Asia Cup 2025. Under his guidance, India went on a winning streak of six matches, demonstrating consistency and tactical brilliance. While Yadav’s personal run tally of 71 runs may not be prolific, his captaincy stood out through excellent decision-making, especially during the middle overs.
His ability to rotate bowlers, set aggressive fields, and make mid-game adjustments has been crucial in tightening the team’s grip over opponents. His calm demeanour under pressure and strategies makes him the standout leader of the tournament, and he deserves top billing for taking the Men in Blue to the final.
