India vs UAE Live Cricket Score, T20 Asia Cup 2025 (India National Cricket Team vs UAE National Cricket Team): The Indian team returns to action after over a month-long break with a major tournament in UAE. The Suryakumar Yadav-led India start their campaign in the Asia Cup 2025 against the United Arab Emirates in Dubai tonight. The continental tournament is being held in T20I format this time around. and got underway on Tuesday with Afghanistan beating Hong Kong.
India are favourites not only against UAE but for the tournament itself. They are brimming with T20 superstars, and their biggest headache is deciding whom to play and whom to bench.
India Vs UAE Squads
India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Hardik Pandya, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Arshdeep Singh
UAE: Muhammad Waseem (captain), Alishan Sharafu, Rahul Chopra (wicketkeeper), 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
Suryakumar Yadav leads the Indian side that has a good blend of experience and youth. All eyes will be on vice-captain Shubman Gill at the top of the order, especially after his stellar performances during that English summer, where he looked in sublime touch. The opening partner slot is where things get interesting. It’s essentially a toss-up between Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, with current form likely to be the deciding factor. Word is that Abhishek might just have his nose ahead, but these are the kind of selection dilemmas that teams love to have.
The UAE has been cricket’s reliable friend and host for years now, from hosting the Champions Trophy earlier this year to the Asia Cup several times, and also the T20 World Cups previously. Consistently, it has delivered top-notch tournaments and memorable matches. The lavish city of Dubai gets to shine as it welcomes the Asia Cup 2025 for the first time, kicking off with an exciting Group A showdown between India and the hosts, the United Arab Emirates. It’s been quite a while since we’ve seen India in T20 action. Their last outing in the format was that dominant 4-1 series victory over England at home back in February. Before that, you’d have to rewind all the way to November 2024 and their tour of South Africa to find their previous away T20 assignment. Sure, the IPL happened in between, followed by a few domestic leagues, but international cricket brings its own unique pressures and dynamics that domestic leagues simply can’t replicate.
Hello everyone! Welcome to our live coverage of the 2025 Asia Cup being held in UAE. The tournament was shifted to the middle east country thanks to the diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan. There were reports that the tournament might end up being cancelled itself. Eventually, UAE was picked as a neutral venue with India keeping the hosting rights. The continental event got underway from Tuesday with Afghanistan recording a comfortable win over Hong Kong.
The UAE has been cricket’s reliable friend and host for years now, from hosting the Champions Trophy earlier this year to the Asia Cup several times, and also the T20 World Cups previously. Consistently, it has delivered top-notch tournaments and memorable matches. The lavish city of Dubai gets to shine as it welcomes the Asia Cup 2025 for the first time, kicking off with an exciting Group A showdown between India and the hosts, the United Arab Emirates. It’s been quite a while since we’ve seen India in T20 action. Their last outing in the format was that dominant 4-1 series victory over England at home back in February. Before that, you’d have to rewind all the way to November 2024 and their tour of South Africa to find their previous away T20 assignment. Sure, the IPL happened in between, followed by a few domestic leagues, but international cricket brings its own unique pressures and dynamics that domestic leagues simply can’t replicate. Suryakumar Yadav leads the Indian side that has a good blend of experience and youth. All eyes will be on vice-captain Shubman Gill at the top of the order, especially after his stellar performances during that English summer, where he looked in sublime touch. The opening partner slot is where things get interesting. It’s essentially a toss-up between Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, with current form likely to be the deciding factor. Word is that Abhishek might just have his nose ahead, but these are the kind of selection dilemmas that teams love to have. The middle order reads like a who’s who of power hitters, featuring players who’ve been backing themselves to come good after getting consistent opportunities. Then there’s Hardik Pandya, the seasoned campaigner who’ll anchor the all-rounder role. With Jadeja stepping away from T20Is, Hardik becomes the most experienced player in the squad, shouldering that crucial dual responsibility. The bowling attack gets a massive lift with Jasprit Bumrah’s return to T20I action following that epic 2024 World Cup final. India’s premier fast bowler is expected back to doing what he does best, which is making batters’ lives absolutely miserable. Partnering with him is Arshdeep Singh, a bowler who flies under the radar, but his control and smart bowling make him a valuable asset, whether he’s operating with the new ball or handling those pressure-cooker death overs. Dubai’s conditions are expected to offer fresher, livelier surfaces that should make for entertaining cricket. However, the region has a reputation for producing slower tracks that naturally favour spin bowling, which could influence team selection in a big way. With Kuldeep Yadav spearheading the spin department, there’s a strong possibility we could see additional tweakers like Axar Patel and Varun Chakaravarthy getting the nod. Both bring different skill sets to the table and have proven themselves handy in these conditions. Facing them fearlessly are the hosts, the UAE. There’s plenty of talent in this squad, as glimpsed in the recently wrapped-up tri-series in Sharjah. Sure, the results didn’t fall their way, but the sparks of promise were hard to miss. Leading from the front is Muhammad Waseem – not just the skipper, but very much the spine of their batting unit. The middle order, though, carries a shade of inexperience, their most glaring vulnerability so far. This upcoming test will stretch them, and how they handle the pressure against stronger sides will define their fight. Death bowling has also been a concern, with pacers like Muhammad Jawadullah and Junaid Siddique needing to sharpen up if they are to hold their own in the closing stages. Surprisingly, these two teams have crossed paths only once before – all the way back in the 2016 Asia Cup in Mirpur. India took that one comfortably, but the landscape has shifted since. The Men in Blue still walk in as clear favourites, yet cricket has a way of tossing up the unexpected. Could the UAE carve out a shock or two in this Group A opener? All signs point to a thrilling clash under the lights at the Dubai International Stadium.
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