India will take on UAE in the second match of the ACC Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium today, September 10. This year’s tournament features eight teams and is the third edition to be played in the T20 format.
India come into the Asia Cup as the top favourites. With a squad full of young talent in both batting and bowling, they are expected to put up a strong performance. The team will be led by star batter Suryakumar Yadav, who will aim to guide India to a winning start.
Hosts UAE have been struggling with their form. In the recent T20I Tri-Nation Series against Pakistan and Afghanistan, they failed to register a single win. However, the team will hope to learn from those setbacks and deliver a better performance in the Asia Cup.
Ind vs UAE: Dubai’s weather forecast
According to AccuWeather, the temperature in Dubai will be around 35°C when the game begins at 8:00 PM IST. With humidity close to 65%, conditions may be challenging for players. Fans, however, can look forward to uninterrupted cricket as clear skies are expected.
Ind vs UAE: Dubai’s pitch report
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium offers a fair balance between bat and ball. Pacers have historically dominated here, taking nearly 64% of wickets, while spinners play a vital role in controlling runs during the middle overs.
The pitch often assists bowlers early on before becoming good for batting later. Average scores at this venue hover around 144 runs, making big totals hard to achieve.
Statistics show that chasing teams have had more success at this ground. Sides batting second have won nearly 59% of the matches, compared to 40% for teams setting a target. Captains winning the toss are therefore more likely to choose bowling first.