Abhishek Sharma-Shubman Gill to Open, Sanju Samson at No. 5; Will India's T20 World Cup Squad be Similar to Victorious Asia Cup XI?

Asia Cup 2025: Suryakumar Yadav's India made it a night to remember for themselves as they beat Pakistan in the final of the Asia Cup 2025. But it was not a win on a canter. The World Champions were pushed to a corner and there were moments where everyone felt India may not go all the way. But, it was Tilak Varma who held his nerves to take India over the line in the 147-run chase. 

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Will Samson Play at No. 5? 

Will India's T20 World Cup template be the same like we saw at the Asia Cup, will the opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill be stuck with? Will Sanju Samson continue to grow in his new-found No. 5 spot? Will India play a regular seamer along with Jasprit Bumrah? Will Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya play in the same XI? The WC will take place in the sub-continental conditions - which will not be too different from what they experienced in the middle east. The pitches during the WC will assist spinners for sure and in that department - the Men in Blue are the best. 

In all probability, this will be the same XI that could be trusted for the upcoming WC. 

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Abhishek Shines And How

The southpaw was the player of the series at the Asia Cup. 

He was unstoppable and got India off to a flyer on all occasions barring the all-important final. He also hit three consecutive fifties during the series and showed brilliant consistency. He is young and has a lot of cricket ahead of him. At the moment, he is the pin-up boy in Indian cricket.