India vs United Arab Emirates, 2nd Match, Asia Cup 2025

India’s quest for a perfect start to the Asia Cup 2025 

Betting Odds 

Our Predictions 

• Shubam Gill has odds of 3.55 to be India's best batsman 
• Muhammad Wasim has odds of 3.80 to be the UAE's best batsman 
• Arshdeep Singh  has odds of 3.65 to be India's best bowler 
• Saghir Khan has odds of 3.00 to be the UAE's best bowler 

MATCH PREVIEW     

It is the second game in the Asia Cup 2025, and tournament favorites India will be up against the hosts, the United Arab Emirates. The Indians have been in excellent form for the last 12 months. The team has lost only three times in the last 20 games. They have a strong batting lineup, which tilts the odds in their favor for the game. The United Arab Emirates comes into this after a string of failures. The side has a lot to improve, both on the batting and bowling fronts. The Indians won’t make it easy for the team, and it will be interesting to see if the hosts can cause a surprise in this game.  

India Preview      

Suryakumar Yadav leads a star-studded team. At the start of the tournament, most cricket betting sites have them as the favorites to win the tournament. Yadav would like his team to play to their strengths in this game and earn their first points. The United Arab Emirates doesn't pose a significant threat to the team, and the Indian skipper would like his players to stick to their basics.  

The team will expect a good start from the new opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill. Tilak Varma has done well at No. 3 in recent games, and he will look to build partnerships with Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson. Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, and Hardik Pandya are good hitters and add solidity to this batting lineup.  

Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah will look to make good use of the new ball and pick early wickets to put the UAE batters under pressure. Varun Chakaravarthy and Axar Patel will enjoy the conditions and aim to make good use of the turning track. Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Abhishek Sharma add to the team’s bowling options.  

Expected Starting XI for India     

Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh 

United Arab Emirates Preview      

Muhammad Waseem and his men have a herculean challenge ahead of them. The side will start way behind the Indians on cricket betting apps. Their recent show in the United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-Series 2025 doesn’t inspire confidence, as the team lost all four games. Waseem would like his players to play with a positive mindset in this game and trouble the Indians.  

Muhammad Waseem is the best batter in the team, and he must deliver a positive start in this game with Alishan Sharafu. Ethan D’Souza, Rahul Chopra, and Asif Khan must do well in the middle order as the Indian spinners will test them. Harshit Kaushik and Dhruv Parashar have good striking abilities, and the team expects quick runs from them in the lower middle order.  

It will be a massive challenge for their bowlers in this game. Junaid Siddique and Muhammad Rohid Khan must get the early breakthroughs for the team to have a chance in this game. Saghir Khan must use the conditions well in the middle overs along with Haider Ali. The team will expect a strong show from Dhruv Parashar and Harshit Kaushik.

Expected Starting XI for United Arab Emirates     

Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Asif Khan, Rahul Chopra (wk), Ethan D’Souza, Harshit Kaushik, Dhruv Parashar, Saghir Khan, Haider Ali, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Junaid Siddique 

TOSS: To Bowl First      

In the last 20 games at this venue, the side batting first has defended the score successfully only three times. Toss is crucial at this ground as teams have chased down big totals easily. The side winning the toss would look to bowl first and restrict the opposition to a small total.  

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

We expect clear skies over Dubai on September 10, and the wicket will be excellent for batting. The ball will come to the bat nicely, allowing batsmen to play their strokes easily. Fast bowlers will have a tough time on this wicket, and the side that bats first must have 180 runs on the board to feel safe on this wicket.  

OUR PREDICTION      

The United Arab Emirates will face its biggest challenge in years as it faces the No. 1-ranked team. The batting and bowling have been poor for the team in recent games, putting them in a tough spot. They must play with a positive mind and stick to the basics to win this game. The Indians tick all the boxes with depth in both departments. It is expected to be a one-sided battle, and the Indians will start as favorites in this game.  

Our prediction is for India to win