Overview

• India begin their campaign against the hosts at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 10 at 8:00 PM IST, with TV coverage on Sony Sports and streaming on SonyLIV.
• Suryakumar Yadav captains a squad targeting a record-extending ninth Asia Cup title, with India’s recent T20I run widely reported at 24 wins and three losses since last year.
• Clear, hot conditions are forecast and Dubai’s surface is typically balanced—early assistance for pacers with spinners influential mid-innings—where chasing has a better win record.
• Multiple outlets expect Gill to partner Abhishek Sharma at the top, with Sanju Samson likely to miss out as India weigh batting depth versus an extra bowler.
• UAE captain Muhammad Waseem said his team will lean on home familiarity and stick to plans rather than individual targets, while left‑arm spinner Simranjeet Singh’s path from Punjab to UAE adds a personal subplot to facing Gill; separate media reports noted Gill was bowled once in nets and Abhishek struck 25–30 sixes in practice.