Excitement Builds for Asia Cup 2025: Indian Cricket Team Eyes Historic Achievements
The Asia Cup 2025 is all set to take place in the UAE from September 9 to 28, marking the 17th edition of this popular cricket tournament held since 1984. India enters the competition as the defending champs, having won the last edition in 2023. Led by star batter Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian team is eager to add another trophy to their collection.
India’s squad looks strong and confident, making them one of the top favorites to lift the Asia Cup trophy once again. This tournament will also help the team finalize their ideal playing XI ahead of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026. For Indian fans, it’s a great chance to see their favorite players in action and witness some potential record-breaking moments.
Here’s what Indian cricket fans are excited about — some big records that Indian players might break during Asia Cup 2025:
Indian Players Could Break Major T20I Records
1. Fastest Indian Pacer to 100 Wickets in T20 Internationals
Arshdeep Singh is on the verge of making history. Since his T20I debut in July 2022, Arshdeep has taken 99 wickets in just 63 matches, the highest for India in T20 international cricket. If he takes just one wicket in India’s first match against the UAE on September 10, he will reach 100 wickets in his 64th game, becoming the fastest Indian pacer to do so—surpassing Pakistan’s Haris Rauf, who hit 100 wickets in 66 innings.
2. Fastest Bowler to 50 Wickets in T20Is
Varun Chakravarthy showed fans a comeback story with his recent performances. After a tough start in 2021, he’s been bowling brilliantly again. In just 12 innings since returning, he’s taken 31 wickets. If he keeps up the good form, he could reach 50 wickets quickly, possibly beating Sri Lanka’s Ajantha Mendis, who held the record at 26 innings.
3. First Indian with 2000 Runs and 100 Wickets in T20Is
All-rounder Hardik Pandya is chasing a rare cricketing milestone. With 1812 runs and 94 wickets so far, he needs just a few more in the Asia Cup. If India reaches the final, Hardik could become the first Indian to score 2000 runs and take 100 wickets in T20 International cricket—joining a very elite club that includes Shakib Al Hasan and Mohammad Nabi.
4. Suryakumar Yadav Seeks More T20I Centuries
Captain Suryakumar Yadav is already one of the best hitters in T20 cricket. He has scored 2598 runs in 79 matches with a fantastic strike rate of 167.07. Currently, he has four centuries, the second most in T20I cricket. If he scores just one more century in the Asia Cup, he will join Rohit Sharma and Glenn Maxwell with five career T20I hundreds.
5. Suryakumar Yadav and Player of the Match Awards
Suryakumar has won 16 Player of the Match awards, making him one of the most impactful players in T20 cricket — second only to Virat Kohli with 17. If he wins a few more in the Asia Cup, he can break Virat’s record and possibly claim the Player of the Series award, boosting his tally to six MOTM honors.
The Asia Cup 2025 promises not only exciting cricket but also the chance for Indian players to etch their names in the record books. Fans will be eagerly watching to see if these milestones are achieved on the way to another Indian victory!
