As the Asia Cup 2025 is around the corner, the fans and cricket enthusiasts are not holding their emotions back, supporting their country and favorite teams from the bottom of their hearts. Starting from September 9, 2025, this year’s Asia Cup will serve as a warm-up match for the coming T20I World Cup as well.
Similarly, India vs UAE matches are expected to be one of the exciting games after India’s clash with Pakistan. They both have played a total of 4 matches, where India has been successful in dominating every game. With a win ratio of 100% in ODI and T20I formats, India is counted as the favorite in the upcoming clash with the UAE on September 10 as well.
[REPORT] India vs UAE Head-to-Head Record Overview
As of 2025, India and the UAE have faced each other only a few times in international cricket, where the ‘Men in Blue’ have overshadowed the competition with total domination. Whether the format is ODI, T20I, India’s head-to-head record against the UAE is totally one-sided, cementing them as one of the strongest teams in the cricket world.
India vs UAE Asia Cup is scheduled for September 10, 2025, in Dubai, with the hosts having a great opportunity to showcase their ability on the field, opposing the domination India has been showing over the past few years.
Here is the brief breakdown of the head-to-head record of India vs UAE:

ODI Record: India vs UAE (3-0)
Talking about India vs UAE head-to-head records in ODI format, India has won 3 out of the 3 games they have played with each other. The first one was played on April 13, 1994, at the Pepsi Austral-Asia Cup, where India won by 71 runs. Similarly, India vs UAE in an ODI happened on July 16, 2004, where Indian again defeated UAE by 116 runs. In the particular match, Rahul Dravid was awarded player of the match for his contribution of 104 runs.
The last time India vs UAE was held was in 2015 at the ICC Cricket World Cup – W.A.C.A (Pool B), in which India sealed the game by 9 wickets. In the match, Ashwin was declared player of the match for his spell of 4 for 25, respectively.
Tournament / Venue | Date | India Score | UAE Score | Result | Player of the Match (IND) |
Pepsi Austral-Asia Cup – Sharjah | 13-Apr-94 | 273/5 | 202/9 (50 ov, T:274) | India won by 71 runs | Vinod Kambli – 82* (66) |
Asia Cup – Dambulla (D/N) | 16-Jul-04 | 260/6 | 144 (35/50 ov, T:261) | India won by 116 runs | Rahul Dravid – 104 (93) |
ICC Cricket World Cup – W.A.C.A (Pool B) | 28-Feb-15 | 104/1 (18.5/50 ov, T:103) | 102 | India won by 9 wickets (187 balls remaining) | R. Ashwin – 4/25 |
In this year’s Asia Cup, Shubman Gill is one of the key players to watch as he recently came from a hot form, smashing centuries in almost every game in the test series against England. His fiery batting style, blended with a composed attitude, will be a sight for the fans during the India vs UAE match.
T20I Record: India vs UAE (1-0)
Despite meeting three times in ODI format, India and the UAE have not played many T20I matches. They have both played only one T20 match till now. In the T20 Asia Cup held on March 3, 2016, India wrapped UAE’s innings in 81 runs, allowing them to chase the target within 11 overs of the game. Rohit Sharma’s contribution with the bat- 39 from 28 earned him the player of the match.
Match | Details |
Tournament | Men’s T20 Asia Cup |
Match | 9th Match (N) |
Venue | Mirpur |
Date | 3-Mar-16 |
United Arab Emirates | 81/9 (20 overs) |
India | 82/1 (10.1 overs, Target 82) |
Result | India won by 9 wickets (with 59 balls remaining) |
Player of the Match | Rohit Sharma (IND) – 39 (28) |
India vs UAE Live Streaming Options
It is obvious that most of the fans are waiting for the India vs UAE game in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. India vs UAE live streaming can be done from different regions of the world, depending on the respective broadcast that has been licensed by the ICC.
The India vs UAE live matches can be viewed from the following confirmed official broadcast partners in different countries:
Region | TV / Digital Platform |
India & Subcontinent | Star Sports / Disney+ Hotstar |
Pakistan | Ten Sports / Tapmad TV |
Bangladesh | Gazi TV (GTV) / Toffee |
Sri Lanka | Sirasa TV / SLRC |
Afghanistan | Ariana TV |
UAE & MENA | CricLife Max / STARZPLAY |
United Kingdom | TNT Sports (TV & App) |
Australia / NZ | YuppTV |
South Africa | SuperSport |
USA & Canada | Disney+ Hotstar (Streaming Only) |
Among the list of digital platforms that are listed above, most of them are paid ones that require subscriptions. The digital platforms like Disney+ Hotstar, STARZPLAY, and TNT Sports require a subscription. The fans need to subscribe to premium plans for real-time, ad-free HD access.
However, for a free India vs UAE live streaming experience, you can contact your nearest television broadcast, which will give you access to the channels broadcasting India vs UAE matches.
Key Statistics: India vs UAE
Before jumping into India vs UAE Asia Cup, let’s look at the statistics and the scores of the matches both India and the UAE are involved in against each other. Here is the detailed highest team total, highest individual score, and best bowling figures in both ODI and T20 format
ODI
In ODI format, India has the highest score of 273, while the lowest score is 102 recorded by the UAE. Similarly, the highest individual score is 104 runs smashed by Rahul Dravid, and the best bowling figure is held by R. Ashwin with 4 for 25.
Teams | India | UAE |
Venue | Sharjah, Dambulla, Perth | Sharjah, Dambulla, Perth |
Highest Team Total | 273 | 202 |
Lowest Team Total | 260 | 102 |
Highest Individual Score | Rahul Dravid (104) | Mazhar Hussain (70) |
Best Bowling Figures | R. Ashwin (4/25) | Sohail Butt (2/52) |
T20
India and the UAE have faced each other only once in the T20 format, during which the UAE was wrapped in 8 runs. The highest individual score is scored by Shaiman Anwar from the UAE, who scored 43 runs, while the best bowling figure is held by India’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar with 2 for 8, respectively.
Teams | India | UAE |
Venue | Mirpur | Mirpur |
Highest Team Total | 82 | 81 |
Lowest Team Total | 82 | 81 |
Highest Individual Score | Rohit Sharma (39) | Shaiman Anwar (43) |
Best Bowling Figures | Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/8) | Qadeer Ahmed (1/23) |
Upcoming India vs UAE Matches
India vs UAE is scheduled for September 10, 2025, in the men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025. The game will begin at 8:00 PM Indian Standard Time and can be streamed live on the dedicated broadcast channels.
❗️ Big Breaking News ❗️
Asia Cup 2025 Matches Timings Changed.
Match Will Now Start 6:30 PM Local And 8 PM Indian Time, Because Of Extremely Warm Conditions In UAE. pic.twitter.com/lidWpWU6h6
— Vaibhav Bhola 🇮🇳 (@VibhuBhola) August 30, 2025
Amit Mishra’s Perspective
As a cricket enthusiast, I’m looking forward to the India vs UAE clash, especially with the UAE aiming to redeem themselves after past defeats against India. Having lost all the matches, the UAE will not be taking any chances against India on September 10, as they also have home advantage this time.
On the other hand, India is the strongest among the other participating teams, so it would not be a surprise if they again beat the UAE, that too by a big margin.
FAQs: India vs UAE Cricket
- How many times have India and the UAE played against each other in international cricket?
India and the UAE have played a total of 4 matches (3 ODIs and 1 T20I) - What is India’s record against the UAE in the Asia Cup?
India has a 100% win record against the UAE in the Asia Cup across both ODI and T20I formats. - When and where will the India vs UAE Asia Cup 2025 match take place?
The India vs UAE Asia Cup 2025 match is scheduled for September 10, 2025, in Dubai, starting at 8:00 PM IST. - Where can I watch India vs UAE live streaming?
You can watch the India vs UAE match live on Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar in India. Fans from other regions can watch the game on their respective broadcasters like Ten Sports (Pakistan), Gazi TV (Bangladesh), STARZPLAY (UAE & MENA), TNT Sports (UK), YuppTV (Australia/NZ), and SuperSport (South Africa). - Who are the key players to watch for India vs UAE in the Asia Cup 2025?
Shubman Gill is one of the key players to watch for India due to his recent hot form.











