India is all set to start their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against UAE on September 10. It’s not only a test of skill, but also of adaptability, as conditions at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium frequently determine the course of games.
IND Vs UAE: Pitch Report
Typically, Dubai has a hard surface on which the ball seizes off the pitch, requiring strokeplay to be tricky and introducing spinners into the fray as the game progresses. At the start, the fast bowlers can get movement from the seam and a little lift, but as the game goes on, it’s the slower men who typically come into their own.
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Interestingly, recent reports suggest a slightly greener pitch here this time, which may favor batting as much as ever before. If that is the case, run-scoring could come a bit more easily, particularly during the powerplay overs. Nevertheless, the ground’s history tells us otherwise – batsmen will have to adapt fast enough once the ball becomes loose and begins to grip.
Dew is likely to have a major say in this evening match, something captains will remember at the coin toss. Second-batting teams usually have the upper hand here since bowlers usually have trouble gripping it in the second half.
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IND Vs UAE: Toss Strategy
The toss may prove decisive. With dew in the air and a parity par score often in the 160–180 bracket, captains will favor bowling first, trusting their run-chasing skills under lights. India, with their big-hitting top order headed by Suryakumar Yadav, will want to know the target, while UAE could try to capitalize on home familiarity by scoring runs.
