Asia Cup 2025 1st Match: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong
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Match Preview
The first match of group A of Asia Cup is going to be played between India and UAE. Set to take place on September 10 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, this match will define team India’s tone for the rest of their matches of Asia Cup 2025.
India no doubt is one of the most successful team of Asia Cup. UAE, on the other hand, will be aiming to level their score against team India which currently team India leads by 1-0.
Fans from India and especially UAE hope to see a good match, with India favourites but UAE has to perform to surprise their home crowd.
🔥 Key Players to Watch
India
- Shubman Gil – Opening better
- Suryakumar Yadav –Captain and Explosive batter
- Jasprit Bumrah – Match winner fast bowler
UAE
- Muhammad Waseem – Captain and Opening Batter
- Asif Khan – Reliable middle order batter
- Junaid Siddique – Leader of UAE’s pace attack
⚖️ Team Strengths
India: India’s primary strength is their in-form batting lineup, led by a T20 specialist captain. They possess a balanced bowling attack with variety in both pace and spin, anchored by a world-class bowler.
UAE:he UAE’s main strength is their home advantage, as they are familiar with the local pitches and conditions. Their side also features a few solid individual performers, notably their captain and opener, who can score quick runs.
Team Squads
India
Suryakumar Yadav(c), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma,Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel,Jitesh Sharma(wk), Sanju Samson(wk), Jasprit Bumrah,Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh.
UAE
Muhammad Waseem (c), Rahul Chopra(wk), Aryansh Sharma(wk), Alishan Sharafu, Asif Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Ethan D’ Souza, Haider Ali, Harshit Kaushik, Junaid Siddique, Matiullah Khan, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Zohaib,Rohid Khan, Simranjeet Singh, Saghir Khan.
Live Streaming
Fans can catch all the action of India vs United Arab Emirates live through the following official broadcasters:
Q1: 📺 How can I watch India vs UAE live in India, and what is the local time?
The India vs UAE match, which the 2nd overall match of Asia Cup 2025, begins at 8:00 PM IST. It will be shown on Sony Sports Network and streamed live via SonyLIV.
Q2: 📺 How can I watch the India vs UAE 2nd match of Asia Cup live in Pakistan, and what is the local time?
The match starts at 7:30 PM PKT. It will air on PTV Sports HD and stream via Tapmad and Myco.
Q3: 📺 How can I watch the India vs UAE match live in Sri Lanka, and what is the local time?
The 2nd match of Asia Cup 2025 match starts at 8:00 PM SLST. Coverage is on Sirasa TV and TV-1, with streaming on the Dialog ViU app.
Q4: 📺 How can I watch the India vs UAE match live in Bangladesh, and what is the local time?
The match begins at 8:30 PM BST. It will be telecast on Gazi TV and streamed via Toffee and Tapmad.
Q5: 📺 How can I watch the 2nd Asia Cup match live in Afghanistan, and what is the local time?
The Asia Cup’s 2nd match India vs UAE begins at 7:00 PM AFT. Local broadcasters are expected to carry the coverage, with regional streaming options available.
Q6: 📺 How can I watch the UAE vs India match live in Oman, and what is the local time?
The match starts at 6:30 PM GST. Fans can watch on CricLife TV and stream via STARZPLAY.
Q7: 📺 How can I watch the match live in Hong Kong, and what is the local time?
The Asia Cup’s 2nd match starts at 10:30 PM HKT. Streaming is available on YuppTV and other regional OTT platforms.
Q8: 📺 How can I watch the India vs UAE, Asia Cup’s 2nd match live in UAE, and what is the local time?
The UAE vs India match begins at 6:30 PM GST. It will air on CricLife MAX and stream on STARZPLAY. Stadium tickets are also available.
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FAQs
Q1: When is the India vs UAE Asia Cup 2025 match?
✅ India vs UAE match will be played on September 10, 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
Q2: Where will the match be played?
✅ Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
Q3: Who is the captain of India?
✅ Suryakumar Yadav.
Q4: What time does the match start?
✅ The match begins at 8:00 PM IST (6:30 PM local time in Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai).
Q5: Who won more matches between India and UAE in T20Is?
✅ UAE has played only 1 match against India, which was in the Aisa Cup 2016. India won that match, making their T20I record 1-0.
Q6: ✅ Who are the key players in this match?
India: Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah
Hong Kong: Muhammad Waseem, Asif Khan, Junaid Siddique
Q8: ✅ Why is this match important?
It’s the India’s first match of Asia Cup 2025, setting the tone for Group A and the competition overall.