As India gears up to face Pakistan in their much-anticipated Asia Cup 2025 Group A clash in Dubai, all eyes are on the pitch at the Dubai International Stadium. The same surface that helped India crush UAE by 10 wickets is set to host this high-voltage match.
In the previous game, the spin trio of Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Varun Chakarvarthy exploited the turning track perfectly, with Jasprit Bumrah leading the pace attack, and all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube offering support.
Pitch Report
- The centre pitch being used is dry and spin-friendly.
- Spinners are expected to dominate, making India’s spin-heavy XI the likely choice again.
- Dew factor could come into play in the second innings.
- Batting first might be the preferred option for the captain winning the toss.
Weather Report
- Day temperature: 39°C
- Night temperature: ~30°C
- Humidity: Around 44%
- Wind: 33 km/h
- No chance of rain, but air quality may dip later in the evening.
Despite political tensions and boycott calls following the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025, the match is set to go ahead, promising a thrilling face-off between two arch-rivals.
