IND vs UAE / Know what is the pitch report of Dubai, will there be a pile of runs or will the bowlers dominate

IND vs UAE: Asia Cup 2025 is about to begin, and the Indian cricket team will take the field on the second day of the tournament, i.e. on September 10. Team India's first match will be against UAE, which will be played at the Dubai International Stadium. In this article, we will look at the nature of the Dubai pitch, the effect of weather, and the head-to-head record of this exciting match between India and UAE.

Dubai pitch: Favors batsmen or bowlers?

The Dubai International Stadium pitch has always been a topic of discussion. During the Champions Trophy, the Indian team played their matches here, where the pitch was already used. At that time, the pitch proved to be helpful for spinners, and India decided to include four spinners in their playing XI. This decision later proved to be right, even though it was questioned at that time.

Now in September 2025, the temperature in Dubai is very high, and the effect of heat will be seen on the pitch as well. It is believed that this time the pitch will be fresh, which can give the bowlers an initial bounce. Especially fast bowlers are expected to get help in the first few overs. As the match progresses, the pitch can gradually become favorable for spinners as well.

This means that the batsmen will have to play cautiously in the initial overs. If they survive the initial setbacks, they will have a chance to score big. However, the real behavior of the pitch will be clear only after the first match. Considering the weather, the tournament organizers have also changed the match timing. Now the matches will start at 8:00 pm, and the toss will be at 7:30 pm.

India vs UAE: Head-to-head record

There has been only one match between India and UAE in T20 International so far, which was played in the 2016 Asia Cup. In that match, India defeated UAE by nine wickets and registered a one-sided victory. Apart from this, there have been three ODI matches between the two teams, and India has won all of them.

The performance of the Indian team has been excellent since the 2024 T20 World Cup. During this period, India played 27 T20 International matches, winning 24 of them and losing only 3. These figures show that this match against India will be no less than a tough test for the UAE.

What to expect?

• Pitch behavior: After the initial fast bowling, the spinners may dominate. The batsmen will get a chance to play aggressively after a cautious start.
• India's dominance: India's excellent record and current form make them strong contenders in this match.
• UAE's challenge: The UAE team will need excellent performance from their bowlers and batsmen to give a tough fight to India.