New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- Defending champions India will take on United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their Asia Cup 2025 campaign opener in Dubai on Wednesday (September 10). Having not played a T20I since February, the Asia Cup 2025 will be India's first in seven months in the shortest format of the game.

India, who are the most successful side in the Asia Cup with eight titles, have been tremendous form in the shortest format of the game since winning the T20 World Cup last year, beating South Africa in the final. In 27 games since then, India won 24 and lost three.

On the other hand, UAE have been impressive in 2025. In 13 T20I so far, the Muhammad Waseem-led side have won six, including a historic 2-1 series victory over higher-ranked Banglad...