Overview

• Play begins at 8:00 pm IST (6:30 pm UAE) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with a reserve day scheduled for September 29 under ACC rules.
• All general tickets are sold out for the 28,000-capacity venue, following earlier India–Pakistan crowds of about 20,000 and 17,000 in the group and Super Four stages.
• India enter as unbeaten favourites after defeating Pakistan twice earlier in the tournament and holding a 12–3 edge in T20Is reported by outlets tracking the rivalry.
• Match conditions point to temperatures near 38–40°C, some early movement for quicks, and potential late dew that could aid a chasing side according to pitch and weather assessments.
• On-field flashpoints drew ICC scrutiny and reported 30% fines, including India’s no-handshake stance and provocative celebrations by Pakistan players during earlier meetings.