Overview

• Match 6 of the Asia Cup is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 14 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with first ball at 8 p.m. IST.
• India routed UAE by nine wickets after bowling them out for 57, while Pakistan defeated Oman by 93 runs to start their campaigns.
• India enter as reigning T20 world champions with a refreshed lineup lacking Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli; Pakistan are without Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan.
• Pakistan coach Mike Hesson highlighted a spin-led plan and praised Mohammad Nawaz, as India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said the team is focused after the BCCI aligned with government guidance.
• Previews point to a spin-centric contest on Dubai surfaces, and local reports describe a subdued build-up including suggestions that few top BCCI officials are on site.