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Asia Cup Opener: India Face UAE on Greener Dubai Pitch Tonight

Hot, clear conditions over a grass-tinged surface put a premium on pace, complicating India's XI.

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Captains of all eight teams and President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), Mohsin Naqvi, pose for a picture
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Overview

  • The Group A opener starts at 8:00 PM IST (6:30 PM local) at Dubai International Stadium, with coverage on Sony Sports and SonyLIV in India and Willow TV/Fubo in the United States.
  • India enter as defending champions and firm favourites, with Shubman Gill back in the T20 setup and widely expected to open alongside Abhishek Sharma.
  • Bowling coach Morne Morkel flagged a hint of grass that should aid early seam and swing, leaving India to weigh an extra pacer versus additional spin options.
  • Forecasts indicate clear skies, roughly 35°C at start time and humidity near 65%, pointing to uninterrupted play but taxing conditions.
  • Venue trends show pacers account for about 64% of wickets and chasing teams win roughly 59% of matches, factors likely to influence a toss call to bowl first.