The Asia Cup 2025 continues with its second fixture where India will take on United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Group A. The game is scheduled at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium and promises to draw massive attention as India begin their campaign.
Match Details
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Match: India vs United Arab Emirates, Asia Cup 2025, Group A
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Date: September 10, 2025 (Wednesday)
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Time: 8:00 PM IST | 6:30 PM GST
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Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
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Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network (India), FanCode, SonyLIV (Apps/Web)
Team Overviews
India
India enter this tournament as the defending champions and the No. 1 ranked T20I side in the world. The Men in Blue last played competitive international cricket nearly six weeks ago, but their squad looks strong and well-balanced. With a mix of young explosive batters like Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, and experienced campaigners like Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, India arguably have too many options to choose from. The biggest challenge for the management could be team selection rather than opposition threat.
United Arab Emirates
The UAE side are coming into the Asia Cup on the back of a disappointing tri-series at home, where they lost all four matches. However, the Asia Cup presents them with an opportunity to test themselves against the best. Captain Muhammad Waseem remains their most reliable batter, while bowlers like Junaid Siddique and Haider Ali will need to step up against India’s star-studded line-up. For UAE, the experience of playing in home conditions might help them challenge the Indians, but realistically, it will be a mountain to climb.
Head-to-Head in T20Is
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Total Matches: 1
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India: 1 win
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UAE: 0 wins
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No Result: 0
India hold a perfect record against UAE and will look to extend that dominance.
Probable Playing XIs
India (Probable XI):
Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah
United Arab Emirates (Probable XI):
Muhammad Waseem (c), Muhammad Zohaib, Asif Khan, Rahul Chopra (wk), Harshit Kaushik, Ethan DSouza, Dhruv Parashar, Saghir Khan, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique
Players to Watch
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Abhishek Sharma (India): Ranked No. 1 T20I batter, Abhishek’s fearless batting at the top makes him a major threat for UAE bowlers.
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Varun Chakravarthy (India): His mystery spin and variations can trouble batters unfamiliar with his style.
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Muhammad Waseem (UAE): The UAE skipper will need to lead from the front with a big knock to give his team hope.
Pitch Report – Dubai International Stadium
The pitch in Dubai is usually batting-friendly with good bounce and carry early on. However, as the match progresses, the wicket tends to slow down, making stroke play harder. Teams batting first often find more success here, as chasing under lights can be tricky. Expect scores around 170–190 to be competitive.
Live Streaming & Telecast Details
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India: Sony Sports Network (TV), FanCode & SonyLIV (App & Web)
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Pakistan: PTV Sports, Ten Sports (TV)
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Bangladesh: Gazi TV (GTV), Rabbithole (Digital)
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Sri Lanka: Siyatha TV, Dialog ViU
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Middle East & UAE: Etisalat Starzplay, CricLife Max
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UK: TNT Sports
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USA & Canada: ESPN+, Willow TV
Probable Scenarios
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If India bat first, they are likely to post a 180+ total, powered by their explosive top order.
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If UAE bowlers get early wickets, the middle order led by Hardik Pandya and Rinku Singh will be tested.
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For UAE to cause an upset, captain Muhammad Waseem must anchor with a 60+ knock, while bowlers like Junaid Siddique must deliver breakthroughs.
Match Prediction
India are far stronger than UAE in all departments – batting depth, bowling variety, and fielding standards. While UAE might show glimpses of fight, especially in home conditions, it is difficult to see them overcoming the defending champions.
👉 Prediction: India to win comfortably and start their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a victory.