IND vs UAE LIVE Cricket Score, Asia Cup 2nd T20I: Suryakumar Yadav’s India will take on Muhammed Waseem’s United Arab Emirates in Dubai

India under Suryakumar Yadav are well well-rounded in all departments. The conundrum for them is where they will sit in Sanju Samson with Shubman Gill named vice-captain and is expected to play. The former has been a regular opener for India since the retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the format, but the inclusion of Gill might need some adjustments to be made.

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As for the UAE, in the recently concluded tri-series, which involved Pakistan and Afghanistan, they have had their moments where they could clinch games of cricket. However, as is the case with every associate cricket nation, it is the lack of experience that caught up in the tri-series, which did not let the side get over the line from dominating positions.

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Asia Cup 2025: Captain Suryakumar Yadav shows his aura

(From left) Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha, Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan and India skipper Suryakumar Yadav address the media during the unveiling of the Asia Cup 2025 trophy, in Dubai. (Asian Cricket Council via PTI Photo)

Suryakumar Yadav, as captain of the Indian cricket team, playfully deflected a question about India being the "outright favourites" for an upcoming tournament. While he used a standard cliché that "no one is a favourite" in the fast-paced T20 format, the article's tone suggests that India is indeed a dominant force. The team is described as well-prepared, rested, and free of injury concerns, with a strong recent record of only four losses in 22 games. The captain's relaxed demeanor and the team's readiness reflect a quiet confidence in their ability to perform well. (Read more from Sandip G)