India U19 faces United Arab Emirates U19 in the opening clash of the Under-19 Asia Cup 2025. This Group A fixture carries big weight as both sides aim to kick off strong and build momentum toward the knockouts.Scheduled for December 12, 2025, at 10:30 AM local time (which aligns with 12:00 PM IST), the game unfolds at ICC Academy Ground in Dubai.
UAE won the toss and chose to field first, with India posting 72/1 after 11 overs early on. The pitch here typically favors balanced contests, offering decent pace and bounce for seamers early while settling for spin and strokeplay later; expect scores around 250-280 in ODIs.
India enters as favorites, fresh off reaching the 2024 U19 Asia Cup final in Dubai but hungry to claim the title this time against Bangladesh’s dominance last year. Their batting depth and bowling variety make them a powerhouse, though UAE could spring a surprise with home-ground edge and recent resilience shown in massive wins like against Japan.
Key talking points include India’s top-order fireworks versus UAE’s middle-order fightback ability, plus how spinners adapt to Dubai’s gripping surface. Both teams sit at zero points early in Group A, alongside Pakistan and others, so a win sets the tone.
Head-to-Head India holds a commanding edge, winning 5 of 6 Youth ODI meetings against UAE U19, with UAE claiming 1 victory. No ties recorded. In the last five encounters, India swept 4-1, including dominant chases and collapses forced on UAE; their most recent clash saw India prevail by 100+ runs.
U19 Asia Cup 2025 Match Details
- Match: India U19 vs United Arab Emirates U19
- Time: 7:30 PM 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- Live Broadcast: Sony Sports Network PTV Sports
U19 Asia Cup 2025 Live Streaming Info:
ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 live streaming varies by region, with Sony LIV as the primary platform in India and select areas.
This 50-over event spans 10 days in Dubai, UAE, with group stages from December 12-17, semifinals on December 19, and the final on December 21. Matches begin at 10:30 AM IST daily.
- India: Sony Sports Network (TV), Sony LIV (streaming).
- Pakistan: PTV Sports HD (TV), Tapmad, Myco (streaming).
- Bangladesh: Gazi TV, T-Sports, Nagorik TV (TV), Toffee, Tapmad, Rabbithole (streaming).
- Sri Lanka: Sirasa TV, TV-1, SLRC (TV), Dialog ViU (streaming).
- UAE/MENA: CricLife (TV), CricLife Max, StarzPlay, eLife TV (streaming).
- UK: TNT Sports 1 (TV), Discovery+, TNT Sports App (streaming).
- USA: Willow TV (TV/streaming).
- Australia/New Zealand: Yupp TV (streaming), Fox (Australia TV).
- South Africa/Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport (TV/streaming).
- Nepal/Afghanistan: Sony Sports/Sony LIV.
Global Access
Sony LIV covers much of Asia, Caribbean, and Europe via Yupp TV where no local broadcast exists. Check local geo-restrictions and subscriptions for full access.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
Check the Tamasha app for free streaming (ad-supported) No universal free platform covers all matches globally without geo-restrictions
Tamasha: Visit their website or app to find the live streams available for ACC U19 matches.
Live Streaming Info:
Sony Sports will be live: IND U19 vs UAE U19
Live Score Info:
Cricket lovers can watch the India U19 vs United Arab Emirates U19 1st Match live score from this website: www.espncricinfo.com
India U19 vs United Arab Emirates U19
Probable Playing XI:
India U19: Ayush Mhatre (c), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Aaron George, Vihaan Malhotra, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu (wk), Khilan Patel, Deepesh Devendran, Kishan Kumar Singh, Henil Patel, Kanishk Chouhan
UAE U19: Yayin Rai (c), Ayaan Misbah, Ahmed Khudadad, Shalom D’Souza, Prithvi Madhu, Noorullah Ayobi, Saleh Amin (wk), Uddish Suri, Ali Asgar Shums, Yug Sharma, Muhammad Rayan Khan
Prediction
India’s superior squad depth, batting firepower, and head-to-head dominance point to a comfortable 50-70 run victory, even on a familiar Dubai pitch. UAE might restrict early, but India’s middle order seals it unless their bowlers click perfectly