Match 2: UAE vs India Live Stream, ACC Asia Cup 2025
India return to international cricket after more than a month with a clash against UAE in the Asia tournament. For India, the reigning T20 World Champions, this is another step in cementing their dominance, while for UAE it is a chance to test themselves against the best after a mixed run of form that included close contests but no wins in a recent tri-series.
India’s main selection dilemma is around Sanju Samson’s place in the XI and the balance between bowlers and allrounders. Shubman Gill is likely to open with Abhishek Sharma, while Jitesh Sharma could return as wicketkeeper. Mystery spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy remain options if India play four specialist bowlers.
UAE, led by Muhammad Waseem and coached by Lalchand Rajput, are expected to open with Alishan Sharafu, with Asif Khan and Rahul Chopra forming the batting core. Junaid Siddique and Muhammad Rohid lead their bowling attack.
Probable XIs
India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy.
UAE: Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Rahul Chopra (wk), Asif Khan, Muhammad Farooq, Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Zohaib, Jawadullah/Saghir Khan, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Rohid.