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The Asia Cup 2025 kickstarted with Afghanistan defeating Hong Kong by 94 runs in the opening match of the tournament in Abu Dhabi on September 9. Now, on the second day of the tournament, the fans will see the Indian team in action as they take on United Arab Emirates (UAE) in match number two at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 10.
Although the fans are looking at India as favourites to win the match, UAE can also put an upset and stun Men in Blue. This will be a crucial game for both India and UAE as one loss can put a big impact in their chances for the super fours. However, UAE captain Muhammad Waseem isn’t considering it as a big game and will be looking to play it as a normal game.
We will not take it as a big match: Muhammad Waseem ahead of clash vs India
UAE will start their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a match against India in Dubai on September. Before that, UAE captain, Muhammad Waseem is not looking it as a big clash and has put all the other teams of Group A on the same page.
"We will not take it as a big match because all the teams are good in front of you, so all the matches will be the same. We are working hard in the heat, and we will only follow our plan. Whatever we have learned and whatever we need to do on that day, we will do it. Rest, the result is up to the game," Waseem was quoted as saying by NDTV Sports.
India’s squad for Asia Cup 2025: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh
UAE’s squad for Asia Cup 2025: Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, Asif Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Ethan D’Souza, Haider Ali, Harshit Kaushik, Junaid Siddique, Matiullah Khan, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Zohaib, Rahul Chopra, Simranjeet Singh, Saghir Khan, Muhammad Rohid Khan
