India begin their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against hosts UAE on September 10 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The clash not only marks India’s return to T20I cricket after a seven-month break but also throws up key selection questions, with Shubman Gill set to open alongside Abhishek Sharma and Jitesh Sharma likely to take over wicket keeping duties from Sanju Samson.
Led by Suryakumar Yadav, the Men in Blue will aim for a dominant start in Group A, while the UAE side view this as a golden chance to test themselves against one of the world’s strongest T20I outfits.
Head-to-head record: UAE vs India in T20Is
India and the UAE have met only once in T20I cricket. That contest took place on March 3, 2016, during the Asia Cup at Mirpur. India dominated the game, chasing down the target with ease to seal a nine-wicket victory.
- Total matches: 1
- UAE wins: 0
- India wins: 1
- Tied/No result: 0
Top players to watch: Batters & Bowlers
Batters to watch
Abhishek Sharma (IND): India’s explosive opener with two T20I centuries and a strike rate of 193.84, capable of dismantling attacks in the powerplay.
Muhammad Waseem (UAE): UAE’s dependable top-order batter, who scored 163 runs at 40.75 in the recent tri-series, providing steady starts against quality attacks.
Bowlers to watch
Varun Chakravarthy (IND): Mystery spinner who has bagged 31 wickets at an outstanding average of 11.25 since his India comeback, making him a key weapon in the middle overs.
Junaid Siddique (UAE): The experienced right-arm fast-medium bowler has picked up 100 wickets in T20Is, making him one of UAE’s most reliable strike options.
UAE vs. IND betting odds & predictions: Who has the edge?
India enter the contest as overwhelming favourites, priced at just 1.02 by Dafabet, while the hosts UAE sit at distant odds of 13.13. The gulf in experience, depth, and recent form heavily tilts the balance towards Suryakumar Yadav’s men. UAE will look to put up a spirited fight, but the odds clearly back India to secure a commanding win in their opening Asia Cup 2025 fixture.
Odds* (click here to bet) | |
UAE | 13.13 |
India | 1.02 |
*odds are correct at the time of publish
TSN’s Top 3 Predictions:
- India to win comfortably
- Abhishek Sharma to score big
- Varun Chakravarthy to shine with the ball
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UAE vs India: Expected playing XIs and team news
UAE Team News
UAE arrive after a tough tri-series against Pakistan and Afghanistan, where they failed to secure a win but showed flashes of promise. Skipper Muhammad Waseem will look to anchor the top order, supported by the big-hitting Asif Khan.
Junaid Siddique, with 100 T20I wickets, will spearhead the bowling attack on home soil. The squad will rely heavily on their experienced core to challenge a star-studded Indian side.
UAE (predicted playing 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.
India Team News
Suryakumar Yadav will captain the side as India return to T20I cricket after a seven-month gap. Shubman Gill is set to open alongside Abhishek Sharma, with Sanju Samson likely to miss out in favour of Jitesh Sharma as the wicketkeeper.
Jasprit Bumrah leads a strong pace attack, while Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav add variety in spin. Match fitness remains a slight concern, as several players are coming off a long Test series or recent injuries.
India (predicted playing XI): Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh.
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Where to watch UAE vs. IND 2nd T20I in India
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Date & Time (IST): Wednesday, September 10, 8:30 p.m
- Live Telecast & Streaming Details: Sony Sports Networks and Sony LIV app & website
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