Asia Cup 2025: Team-wise one Super Over specialist

Afghanistan’s star skipper, Rashid Khan, is a cricketer who thrives in pressure situations, and if a Super Over ever comes Afghanistan’s way in the Asia Cup, he will back himself to deliver. With 165 T20I wickets at an average of 13.75 and an economy of just 6.07, Rashid is already the most successful bowler in the format’s history.

His variations often make him unreadable even for the best batters. Rashid has featured in 492 T20 games, and he will look to use that experience in taking his team out of the situation and leak minimum runs in the Super Over.

Sri Lanka — Dushmantha Chameera

In a Super Over situation, Sri Lanka’s first choice is set to be Dushmantha Chameera. The right-arm quick can defend or chase down fine margins. Chameera already has Super Over experience, having bowled one against Australia in 2022.

He struck in his very first over with a wicket maiden in the Asia Cup 2025 opener against Bangladesh. Chameera has been a hit-the-deck pacer and can clock up to 140 kph regularly. His slower deliveries can also be handy.

Bangladesh — Mustafizur Rahman

Mustafizur Rahman is Bangladesh's trump card in important situations, especially if a Super Over arises in the Asia Cup 2025. The left-arm pacer is known for deceiving batters with his cutters and slower deliveries. With 143 wickets in T20Is at a strike rate of 17.2, Mustafizur has been clinical in the shortest format. 

His ability to vary his pace makes him tough for batters trying to go big in the death overs. Having won matches for Bangladesh in ICC tournaments and in franchise cricket, he carries the immense experience required in a Super Over.

UAE — Muhammad Jawadullah

UAE's left-arm pacer Muhammad Jawadullah is a dependable option in these situations. He has played 35 T20Is, picking 54 wickets at an average of 19.03, with best figures of 4/21. Speaking of his T20s career, he has 68 wickets at an average of 19.67 in 49 matches.

His ability to bowl at a good pace and creating angles with his left arm will be helpful in delivering. While he was expensive in the game against Pakistan, he would be hoping to better it in the games to follow.

Oman — Sufyan Mehmood

Sufyan Mehmood is more of a bowling all-rounder and veteran whose experience makes him an option Oman can rely on in a Super Over. He has featured in over 14 T20Is, taking eight wickets at an economy rate of 8.32.

While Mehmood has not played enough games, he will still be given the responsibility in tough situations. The right-arm pacer has been economical, which makes him a suitable candidate for taking the ball in the Super Over.

Hong Kong — Ehsan Khan

Hong Kong’s veteran off-spinner Ehsan Khan has played 96 T20Is and taken 128 wickets at an average of 16.76. With a career spanning nine years, he has played a crucial role for his team since a long time. The 40-year-old is the second spinner on this list, and if ever the situation arises, the team will bank on him.

Pakistan — Shaheen Shah Afridi

If Pakistan features in a Super Over during the Asia Cup 2025, Shaheen Shah Afridi will certainly be the go-to bowler. The youngster has already become one of the finest left-arm pacers in the game. His ability to swing the new ball and extract bounce makes him a threat up front, while his brilliance with the old ball, mainly his yorkers, makes him equally lethal at the death.

These qualities are exactly what the Men in Green required in Super Over scenarios. Afridi has prior experience of such moments, having featured in a Super Over during the Pakistan Super League. 

India — Jasprit Bumrah

When it comes to the Super Over, Jasprit Bumrah is the bowler India can easily rely on. The right-arm pacer is the obvious choice to take the ball if the situation arises. His track record in the IPL and international cricket has been proven. His memorable Super Over experience include defending just six runs against the Gujarat Lions in 2017 and restricting Sunrisers Hyderabad to eight in 2019.

Bumrah has shown nerves of steel in crunch situations over the years and he is also the only bowler to deliver four Super Overs in IPL. What makes him different is his ability to nail yorkers at will and mix up his pace with slower balls.