India vs UAE Live Score : Asia Cup 2025, Match 2 – T20I Showdown in Dubai

India vs UAE : The Asia Cup 2025 kicked off with a thrilling encounter, and Match 2 saw defending T20 World Cup champions India take on hosts UAE in a Group A clash at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium. With India coming off a dominant run in T20 cricket and UAE looking to make a mark on home soil, this game promised excitement, and it didn’t disappoint in its early stages.

India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, won the toss and opted to bowl first, aiming to exploit the early conditions under the Dubai lights. The Indian side, packed with stars like Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill, and Kuldeep Yadav, entered as clear favorites. However, UAE, captained by Muhammad Waseem, showed early intent to challenge the giants.

Live Score Update

India vs UAE  : As of the latest update (around the 8th over of UAE’s innings at 8:37 PM IST), UAE are 47/2. India’s bowlers have struck early to keep the hosts in check after a promising start.

UAE Innings Highlights

• Early Promise: UAE started confidently, with opener Alishan Sharafu hitting a couple of crisp boundaries. The score reached 16/0 after 2 overs, raising hopes of a solid powerplay.
• Bumrah’s Brilliance: Jasprit Bumrah, India’s pace spearhead, delivered a trademark yorker to dismiss Sharafu (22) in the 2nd over, breaking the opening stand.
• Chakaravarthy’s Spin Magic: Spinner Varun Chakaravarthy struck soon after, trapping Muhammad Zohaib (2) to leave UAE at 30/2 in the powerplay.
• Current Situation: UAE captain Muhammad Waseem is at the crease, battling to stabilize the innings alongside another batter. India’s bowlers, including Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel, have kept the scoring rate under control, with UAE struggling to find boundaries after the early overs.

India’s Bowling Attack

• Jasprit Bumrah: Leading from the front, Bumrah’s early wicket set the tone. His pace and accuracy have been unplayable so far.
• Varun Chakaravarthy: The mystery spinner struck in his first over, proving why he’s a key part of India’s T20 setup.
• Hardik Pandya & Axar Patel: Both all-rounders have bowled tight lines, ensuring UAE’s batters can’t break free.

India vs UAE : Team Lineups

India Playing XI

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

Notable Exclusion: Arshdeep Singh, India’s leading T20I wicket-taker, was surprisingly left out, with the team opting for Chakaravarthy’s spin.

UAE Playing XI

• Muhammad Waseem (c)
• Alishan Sharafu
• Muhammad Zohaib
• Rahul Chopra (wk)
• Asif Khan
• Harshit Kaushik
• Haider Ali
• Dhruv Parashar
• Muhammad Rohid Khan
• Junaid Siddique
• Simranjeet Singh

Key Moments to Watch

• UAE’s Fightback: Can Muhammad Waseem anchor the innings and help UAE post a competitive total on a batting-friendly Dubai pitch? UAE will aim for a score above 150 to challenge India’s formidable batting lineup.
• India’s Batting Firepower: With explosive openers like Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma, followed by Suryakumar Yadav’s 360-degree batting, India’s chase (if UAE set a modest total) could be a spectacle.
• Spin vs Pace Battle: UAE’s batters will face a stern test against India’s spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy, while India’s batters might be tested by UAE’s disciplined bowling attack, led by Junaid Siddique.

Tournament Context

Group A of the Asia Cup 2025 includes India, Pakistan, UAE, and Oman, making it a highly competitive group. India, as defending T20 World Cup champions, are expected to dominate, but UAE’s home advantage and fearless approach could make them a dark horse. This match sets the tone for India’s campaign, with their next big challenge being the high-octane clash against Pakistan.

Where to Follow

Fans can catch live updates and ball-by-ball commentary on:

• TV: DD Sports (India)
• Streaming: Sony LIV (India), Cricbuzz, or ESPNcricinfo for live scores and highlights
• Social Media: Follow posts on X for real-time fan reactions and updates.

What’s Next?

India vs UAE : As UAE aim to rebuild their innings, all eyes will be on whether they can post a fighting total or if India’s bowlers continue their dominance. The second half of UAE’s innings will be crucial, followed by India’s chase, which promises fireworks given their batting depth.

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