India and United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a rare combination to feature in white-ball cricket, returning after one decade. In 2025, India holds the first rank in ICC’s ODI ranking, while the UAE sits at the bottom with 20th spot, showing India vs UAE rivalry status. In three ODI matches and one T20I, India won every contest despite blistering performances coming in by emerging UAE cricketers.
India outplayed UAE at the W.A.C.A. in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, marking the last ODI fixture between both sides. A dominating 9-wicket victory in the Group Stage extended the campaign, while the UAE tested themselves against the defending champions. In T20Is, both sides competed in Men’s T20 Asia Cup (2016) at Mirpur where India conquered the match by 9 wickets. This rare clash is expected to deliver exciting moments– a remarkable milestone that extends the glory of cricket in the years to come.
India will eye another trophy in the Asia Cup 2025 after scripting history in 2016 when this tournament was played in T20 format for the first time. The UAE are active in white-ball cricket since 1994, featuring in major ICC events with a reputation for being the winners of the 2014 ICC World Cup Qualifier and the 1994 ICC Trophy.
India will take on UAE on September 10 in a Group A match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, starting at 8 PM IST.
Let’s get into in-depth information about India National Cricket Team vs United Arab Emirates Cricket Team Timeline – Head to Head, Stats & Records, Historic Highlights. Stay updated so that you can capture the summary of past clashes, bringing all insights from the last outings.
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India National Cricket Team vs United Arab Emirates National Cricket Team Players (2025)
| Role | India | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | Suryakumar Yadav | Muhammad Waseem |
| Key Batsmen | Suryakumar YadavShubman GillRinku Singh | Muhammad WaseemAsif KhanEthan D’SouzaAlishan Sharafu |
| All-rounders | Axar Patel Abhishek SharmaHardik Pandya Shivam DubeTilak Varma | Harshit KaushikMuhammad FarooqDhruv ParasharMuhammad ZohaibSaghir Khan |
| Wicketkeepers | Sanju Samson (wk)Jitesh Sharma (wk) | Rahul ChopraAryansh Sharma |
| Bowlers | Jasprit BumrahHarshit RanaVarun ChakaravarthyKuldeep Yadav Arshdeep Singh | Haider AliJunaid SiddiqueMatiullah KhanMuhammad JawadullahMuhammad RohidSimranjeet Singh |
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India vs UAE Head-to-Head Timeline
The India vs UAE head-to-head section could look cleaner with a table. For example:
| Year | Tournament | Format | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Pepsi Austral-Asia Cup | ODI | Sharjah | India won by 71 runs |
| 2004 | Asia Cup | ODI | Dambulla | India won by 116 runs (Rahul Dravid – 104 runs) |
| 2015 | ICC Cricket World Cup | ODI | Perth | India won by 9 wickets |
| 2016 | Asia Cup | T20I | Mirpur | India won by 9 wickets (Rohit Sharma – Player of the Match) |
Records & Stats
- ODIs: India leads 3–0
- T20Is: India leads 1–0
- Best Batting: Rahul Dravid (104 in 2004 Asia Cup)
- Best Bowling: Ravichandran Ashwin (2/15 in 2016 T20I)
Notable Records & Highlights
ODI Matches
- India enjoys a dominating lead (3-0).
- Whether batting or bowling first, India stayed ahead of the curve with match-defining innings and spells coming in.
- Former cricketer Rahul Dravid played his career-defining knock, hitting 104 in 93 balls during the Asia Cup 2004.
- Shaiman Anwar’s fighting 35 in the 2015 World Cup was the lone bright spot for UAE.
T20 Internationals
- India is ahead 1-0 in T20Is.
- In the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2016, closing the match early, India won with 59 balls remaining, with Rohit Sharma becoming Player of the Match.
Top Players in the Rivalry
Batting: Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli, Shaiman Anwar, Mazhar Hussain
Bowling: Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Irfan Pathan, Qadeer Ahmed, Rizwan Latif
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Upcoming Schedule (Asia Cup 2025)
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India vs UAE – Asia Cup 2025 Match Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2025 | India vs UAE, Group A | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM IST |
Where to Watch Asia Cup 2025 – Broadcast and Live Streaming Info
| Telecasting | Sony Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | Sony LIV app and website |
As fans in India never want to miss the live action, the India vs UAE match will be available to watch via both telecasting and live streaming.
Fans can watch the match live on Sony Sports Network or stream it on the Sony LIV app and website. Those who want to watch the exciting matches on television, refer to Sony Sports Network for the live coverage.
