Asia Cup 2025 / When and against whom is India's first match in Asia Cup, at what time and where to watch live streaming

Asia Cup 2025: The Indian cricket team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will take part in the T20 Asia Cup 2025 starting in the UAE from 9 September 2025. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has instructed all the players to reach Dubai by 4 September. The team's first practice session will be held at the ICC Academy on 5 September. The Indian team has got a place in Pool A, which also includes teams from UAE, Oman and Pakistan. India's first match in the tournament will be against UAE on 10 September. This tournament is very important for the Indian team to prepare for the T20 World Cup to be held next year.

Indian team's performance in Dubai

The Indian team led by Suryakumar Yadav will play its first match against UAE at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India's record in T20 Internationals on this ground has been mixed. In the 9 T20 matches played so far, India has won 5, while it has lost 4. These figures show that the Indian team may face a tough challenge on this ground, but Suryakumar's aggressive captaincy and the enthusiasm of the young players can bring a new color this time.

India vs UAE: Match Time

According to the schedule of Asia Cup 2025, initially all the matches were to start at 7:30 pm Indian time. However, keeping in mind the scorching heat in the UAE, the organizing committee has changed the timing. Now the match between India and UAE will start at 8:00 pm, with the toss taking place at 7:30 pm. This change will be a relief for both the players and the spectators.

India vs UAE: Live telecast and streaming

Sony Sports Network has the right to broadcast Asia Cup 2025 in India. The live telecast of India vs UAE match will be available on Sony Ten 1 and Sony Ten 3 channels on TV. Fans can use the Sony Liv app for online streaming. Apart from this, smart TV users can also enjoy this match live by logging on to the Sony Liv app.

Indian team strategy

Under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian team will enter this tournament with a mix of young and experienced players. Keeping in mind the preparations for the T20 World Cup 2026, this tournament will be a great opportunity for India to test their strategy. The UAE team may be less experienced, but their attempt to take advantage of home conditions can pose a challenge for India. All eyes will be on Suryakumar's aggressive batting and strategic captaincy.