India will kick off their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, September 10. Suryakumar Yadav’s men enter the tournament as overwhelming favourites, eyeing a record-extending ninth continental title.
India boast an enviable T20I record, with 24 wins and just three losses since their 2024 T20 World Cup triumph. On the other hand, UAE will bank on home conditions and the explosive form of their skipper Muhammad Waseem to challenge the star-studded Indian unit.
What Suryakumar Yadav said ahead of the opener
At the pre-match press conference, India captain Suryakumar Yadav praised the spirited cricket UAE have been playing recently.
“They play an exciting brand of cricket. Recently they came very close against strong teams. We are excited to play them,” Surya said.
He also stressed the value of India’s batting depth and part-time bowling options:
“When a top or middle-order batter gives you an extra over, it’s always good for the captain. On slow pitches, that flexibility can be crucial.”
IND vs UAE Live Telecast in India
The match will be telecast live on Sony Sports Network in India.
IND vs UAE Live Streaming in India
The match will be live streamed on the SonyLIV app and website. Fans can also follow live scores and ball-by-ball updates online.
Head-to-head: India vs UAE in T20Is
- Total Matches: 1
- India Wins: 1
- UAE Wins: 0
- Tie: 0
Their only meeting came in the 2016 Asia Cup, where India comfortably chased down a target of 82.\
Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM IST / 6:30 PM Local
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Toss Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Live Telecast: Sony Sports Network
- Live Streaming: SonyLIV app & website
Probable Playing XIs
India (Probable XI):
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy.
UAE (Probable XI):
Muhammad Waseem (C), Alishan Sharafu, Rahul Chopra (WK), Asif Khan, Muhammad Zohaib, Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah/Saghir Khan, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Rohid.
Full Squads
India Squad:
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Arshdeep Singh.
UAE Squad:
Muhammad Waseem (C), Alishan Sharafu, Rahul Chopra (WK), Asif Khan, Muhammad Zohaib, Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Saghir Khan, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Aryansh Sharma, Dhruv Parashar, Matiullah Khan, Ethan D’Souza, Simranjeet Singh.
FAQs – India vs UAE Asia Cup 2025
Q1: When will the India vs UAE Asia Cup 2025 match take place?
The India vs UAE match will be played on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
Q2: What time is the India vs UAE Asia Cup 2025 match?
The match will start at 8:00 PM IST, with the toss at 7:30 PM IST.
Q3: Where is the India vs UAE Asia Cup 2025 match being played?
The match will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Q4: Where to watch India vs UAE Asia Cup 2025 live telecast on TV?
The live telecast will be available on the Sony Sports Network in India.
Q5: Where to watch India vs UAE Asia Cup 2025 live streaming?
Live streaming of the match will be available on the SonyLIV app and website in India.
