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India aiming to extend watch dominant start against UAE in today’s Asia Cup clash
India face the United watch Arab Emirates today in a much
anticipated Asia Cup 2025 Group A fixture at Dubai International Stadium India enter this match with high confidence after their opening displays and will look to continue momentum UAE however have home conditions on their side and will be desperate to make a mark in this tournament
Match Context and Stakes
India are the defending champions of Asia Cup 2025 and their start has been impressive With the pressure on early every match counts as they aim to set the tone for the tournament UAE meanwhile are hosts for many of their matches and playing in familiar conditions gives them a psychological lift They know a strong performance here could give them confidence and hope to challenge in the Super 4s
India’s Strengths and Key watch Players
India have a blend of explosive batting depth spin and pace which makes them dangerous in all departments Their top order comprising the likes of Shubman Gill Abhishek Sharma Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav provides firepower the middle offers experience and their bowlers have match winning ability especially in pressure moments
Bowling is likely to be led by Jasprit Bumrah Arshdeep Singh Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy which gives them variety seamers to exploit early bounce and spinners to control middle overs India also possess strong all rounders who can chip in with bat and ball helping to balance the side
Batting depth means even if early wickets fall India have options to rebuild and accelerate later Their finishers are capable of taking games away in the final overs
UAE’s Challenge and Players to Watch
UAE may be underdogs on paper but they are not without weapons Their captain Muhammad Waseem is capable of aggressive starts Alishan Sharafu and Rahul Chopra offer batting potential at top and middle order whereas bowlers like Junaid Siddique Muhammad Jawadullah and Haider Ali will want to make early inroads especially with new ball
The pressure will be on UAE to deliver in powerplays limit India’s opening runs and avoid collapses under pressure They will need partnerships from top order and some discipline in the bowling if they hope to contain India
Pitch Report and Conditions
Dubai International Stadium wicket is known to offer a fair balance between bat and ball with early seam movement likely under lights and the pitch slowing a bit during middle overs which might suit spin As per reports chasing sides have had success in Dubai in Asia Cup matches recently so winning the toss may play into strategy
Weather and conditions expected to be hot humid so hydration and stamina will matter especially in the second half of the match
Predicted watch XIs
India likely XI includes Shubman Gill Abhishek Sharma Tilak Varma Suryakumar Yadav (captain) Hardik Pandya Axar Patel Shivam Dube Jasprit Bumrah Arshdeep Singh Varun Chakravarthy Kuldeep Yadav Sanju Samson (wk) Rinku Singh Harshit Rana
UAE likely XI may feature Muhammad Waseem (captain) Alishan Sharafu Rahul Chopra (wk) Asif Khan Harshit Kaushik Haider Ali Junaid Siddique Muhammad Jawadullah Muhammad Zohaib plus other local talents
Match Prediction and Key watch Battles
India are heavy favourites to win this match given depth quality and experience Their batting should put them in strong position early and bowlers having variety will exploit whatever conditions UAE try to make use of
Key battles likely to decide the game include openers vs UAE new ball bowlers India pace vs UAE batsmen in powerplay spin vs middle order UAE bowlers and how India respond to pressure UAE batters need early momentum else India will suffocate
If India bat first a target of 160‑180 seems feasible under lights If UAE bat first they need 140 plus to challenge India
What to watch Expect
- India to dominate early with the ball likely making early breakthroughs
- UAE trying to hold on in middle overs build small partnerships
- India’s finishing ability could crush UAE’s chase or set target comfortably then chase with ease
- Fielding and discipline will matter especially from UAE side to avoid gifting India extra runs
Internal Link Spaces
For lineup details see our India squad preview page
Check out UAE cricket updates for their recent form and players
Also visit Asia Cup 2025 fixtures and results section to follow all matches
External Link
India vs UAE full match preview at ESPNcricinfo
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