India vs United Arab Emirates — 1st T20I, Asia Cup T20 2025
The opening of the Asia Cup T20 2025 saw a exhilarating game between India and the United Arab Emirates at one of the world’s most popular venues, the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 10. India as defending champions were able to demonstrate their superiority and won the game comfortably against the gallant UAE team. India asserted its presence with solid batting performances, controlled bowling and crisp fieldwork in the initial days of the tournament.
In the case of UAE, it was a valiant battle before their own people, yet the experience gap proved against the star cast that India had on the field. This introductory game also established the mood of an Asia cup in the mode of action, one that was promising to be filled with electric tension in the future matches.
1. Match Essentials:
- Teams: India vs UAE 1 st T20I (It is the first T20 match of Asia Cup 2025 of India)
- Date: September 10, 2025
- Time: 7.30 PM IST, or 6.00 PM local UAE time (previously scheduled as 6.30 PM local by ECB, but the schedule of India indicates 7.30 PM IST)
2. Venue
Location: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE – iconic venue with world-class facilities.
3. Where and How to Watch (and Book Tickets)
- Live Telecast: Will likely be available on the Star Sports network in India and likely available for streaming through Disney+Hotstar.
- Streaming: Disney+Hotstar (India), or check out local rights in the UAE or through ICC’s digital platforms if they are available.
- Tickets: Available for sale through Platinumlist – watch for official announcements.
Ticket Prices for Abu Dhabi & Dubai Matches
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Abu Dhabi matches: Starting from AED 40 (₹900).
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Dubai matches: Starting from AED 50 (₹1,100).
4. Leadership & Team Composition (India)
Captain & Leadership:
- Captain: Suryakumar Yadav of India is the leader of India in T20Is at Asia Cup 2025.
- Vice-Captain: Shubman Gill, India’s Test captain, returns to T20I leadership after two years.
India Squad -- Batters and Batsmen (Including wicketkeepers)
Starters:
- Abhishek Sharma (top-order aggressive opener)
- Tilak Varma (stylish middle-order)
- Hardik Pandya (power-hitting all-rounder)
- Shivam Dube (finisher with brute force)
- Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper-batsman)
- Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper-batsman backup / middle-order)
Reserves are Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Prasidh Krishna and Dhruv Jurel.
India Squad – Bowling Unit:
Fast Bowlers:
- Jasprit Bumrah (lead pacer, death-overs specialist)
- Arshdeep Singh (left-arm seam, swing options)
- Harshit Rana (emerging pace)
Spinners:
- Varun Chakravarthy (mystic spinner, who is ranked world #4 in T20 spin)
- Kuldeep Yadav (chinaman spinner, wrist-spin wizard)
- Axar Patel (spin all-rounder for depth)
5. Match Significance & Strategic Preview
- Opening Act: As defending champions, India begins its Asia Cup campaign by playing the host UAE- a relatively non-pressure match, yet crucial momentum wise.
- Conditions: Dubai has pleasant night conditions with easy pitches in the early stages and slower ones in late stages of the night, which will benefit the spinners- India has balanced bowling attack that is apt.
- Line-up Dynamics: Battle depth, a variety of spins and adaptable pace will provide India with advantage. The coach of UAE anticipates that the underdog will pull upsets but India will be the firm favorites.
6. Why This Match Matters?
- Warm-Up and Confidence: Pre-match Warm Up A good warm-up before the more challenging matches against Pakistan (Sep 14) and Oman.
- Leadership Cohesion: Assists SY and Gill in defining the leadership relations at the early stage.
- Match Rhythm: Assists batsmen acclimatize, bowlers read conditions–it is important particularly in UAE heat adjusted match times (6:30 PM local).
7. Add-ons:
- Head-to-Head History: India’s supremacy over UAE now stretches back since their first meeting in the Asia Cup as they have rarely faced a challenge.
- Ticketing and Fan Travel Tips: Include travel information, what ticket packages to book, or if fans are viewing from India via OTT.
- Player Spotlight: Players that are either developing or emerging include Harshit Rana or Tilak Varma especially with the role that may be expected of them.
India vs UAE — Match Result (Asia Cup T20 2025):
- Winner: India trumped United Arab Emirates in the 1st T20 our on September 10, 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
This established a strong start for India in their Asia Cup campaign as defending champions.
Conclusion:
The India vs UAE opener in Asia Cup 2025 is not a mere formality it is a chance to strike a chord. India will want to stamp its authority early with a strong Indian team headed by Suryakumar Yadav and supported by a vibrant vice-captain Shubman Gill. Their batting and bowling strategic depth provides them with the right formula to handle the challenge of UAE and build momentum to face Pakistan and beyond with high stakes.
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