IND vs UAE, 2nd Match Asia Cup 2025: Match Preview, Pitch Report, Squads, Fantasy Picks & Prediction
Asia Cup 2025 Group A action heats up as India faces the hosts, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in the second group-stage clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. With IND vs UAE Asia Cup 2025 looking to punch above their weight at home, this encounter promises both excitement and key takeaways for the tournament.
IND vs UAE Asia Cup 2025 Match Details
- Fixture: India vs UAE, 2nd Match, Group A, Asia Cup 2025
- Date & Time: September 10, 2025 | 6:30 PM Local / 8:00 PM IST
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Pitch & Weather Report
- Pitch: A balanced surface offering runs early for batters. Spinners and slower bowlers get more assistance as the match progresses. Dew in the evening could make chasing easier. Par score: 170-190 in T20s.
- Weather: Warm with slight cloud cover, little to no rain threat. Perfect conditions for cricket.
Squads
India Asia Cup 2025 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 Asia Cup 2025 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
Predicted Playing XI
India: Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh
UAE: Muhammad Waseem (C), Alishan Sharafu, Rahul Chopra (WK), Asif Khan, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Farooq, Aryansh Sharma, Harshit Kaushik, Matiullah Khan
Top Players & Fantasy Picks
India
- Suryakumar Yadav: India’s captain and T20 specialist – ideal fantasy captain.
- Shubman Gill: Reliable top-order run-getter.
- Hardik Pandya: All-round impact with bat and ball.
- Kuldeep Yadav: Key spinner in Abu Dhabi conditions.
- Jitesh Sharma: Explosive middle-order wicketkeeper-batter.
UAE
- Muhammad Waseem: Skipper and batting powerhouse.
- Asif Khan: Solid anchor in the middle order.
- Junaid Siddique: Strike bowler with wicket-taking potential.
Winning Prediction & Insights
India enters as heavy favorites with depth in batting, world-class pacers, and spin variety. UAE’s chances hinge on their top order delivering big scores and bowlers keeping India’s power-hitters in check.
Prediction: India to win comfortably, though UAE could make it competitive with early breakthroughs. IND vs UAE Asia Cup 2025
Where to Watch Asia Cup 2025 Live
- TV Broadcast: Sony Sports Network
- Online Streaming: SonyLIV
- Live Score: Cricbuzz
Related post: Asia Cup 2025: Full Schedule
