The Indian team is commencing its campaign in the Asia Cup 2025 today, September 10th. Team India's first match will be against the UAE, which fans are eagerly anticipating. This match will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
IND vs UAE: In the opening match of the Asia Cup 2025, India and UAE will face each other today, September 10th. This match will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Considering the pitch conditions and its history at this venue, it can be said that fast bowlers might benefit in the initial overs, while as the match progresses, the role of spinners will increase. Batsmen also have an opportunity to play cautiously and aim for a big score.
Characteristics of the Dubai Pitch
The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is generally considered to be slow. Spinners get adequate assistance here. Additionally:
- Fast bowlers can expect bounce in the initial overs.
- Chasing a target might be slightly challenging for batsmen.
- As the match progresses, the impact of spin bowlers will increase.
- In September, the pitch will be greener and fresher compared to March, which could lead to increased bounce and swing.
Therefore, winning the toss and opting to bowl first could be a strategic advantage.
Historical Data of Dubai Venue
A total of 9 matches were played at the Dubai Stadium during the T20 Asia Cup 2022, including 5 matches for India. During this period, India won 3 out of 5 matches and lost 2. Overall, India won 5 out of 9 matches played here in 2021-22, with 4 losses. UAE has managed only 3 wins in 13 matches, with 10 losses. The highest team total at this venue is 212/2, which India scored against Afghanistan in 2022.
- First T20I Match: Australia vs. Pakistan, May 7, 2009
- Last Match: UAE vs. Kuwait, December 21, 2024
- Most Individual Runs: Babar Azam – 505 runs
- Most Wickets: Sohail Tanvir (Pakistan) – 22 wickets
IND vs UAE Head to Head
India and UAE have faced each other only once in T20Is. That match took place in 2016. In that game, UAE scored 81/9 batting first. India chased down the target in just 11 overs to secure a victory. Based on this record, India appears to have the upper hand. The UAE team will aim to showcase their best performance in this encounter.
Experienced players like Muhammad Waseem, Rahul Chopra, and Simranjeet Singh will get an opportunity to take the field under the guidance of coach Lalchand Rajput. This tournament is a significant opportunity for UAE to demonstrate their potential against Asia's giants and make their mark on the field.
Complete Match Details
- Match Date: September 10, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Toss Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Match Start Time: 8:00 PM IST onwards
- Live Streaming and Broadcast
- Broadcasting Rights: Sony Sports Network
- Live Streaming: Sony LIV app
IND vs UAE Teams
India- Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper), Shivam Dube, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, and Harshit Rana.
UAE- Muhammad Waseem (Captain), Alishan Sharafu, Asif Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Rahul Chopra (Wicketkeeper), Junaid Siddique, Aryansh Sharma (Wicketkeeper), Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Zohaib, Rohan Khan, Hyder Ali, Harshit Kaushik, Matiullah Khan, Muhammad Farooq, Ethan D'Souza, Sagheer Khan, and Simranjeet Singh.
