IND vs UAE Head-to-Head Record: India will face the United Arab Emirates in a high-voltage clash of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 10th September 2025.
While the contest looks heavily tilted in India’s favour, fans are still keen to know the IND vs UAE head-to-head record and key stats ahead of this clash.
IND vs UAE Head-to-Head in T20Is
India and the UAE have faced each other only once in T20 internationals, during the 2016 Asia Cup in Mirpur, and that match was a completely one-sided affair.
| Matches Played | India Won | UAE Won | No Result | Win % (India) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
IND vs UAE – First T20I Meeting (2016 Asia Cup)
The only T20I clash between India and the UAE was played on 3rd March 2016 at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur.
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UAE Innings: Batting first, UAE struggled badly against India’s disciplined bowling. They managed only 81/9 in 20 overs, with Shaiman Anwar (43 runs) being the lone standout performer.
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India Bowling: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Harbhajan Singh, and debutant Pawan Negi choked the scoring rate with a combined 77 dot balls.
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India Chase: India chased down the modest target in just 10.1 overs with 9 wickets in hand. Rohit Sharma scored 39, while Yuvraj Singh remained unbeaten on 25.
It remains India’s biggest T20I win by balls left (59 balls).
IND vs UAE T20I Stats Overview
| Stat | India | UAE |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 1 | 1 |
| Wins | 1 | 0 |
| Highest Score | 82/1 (2016) | 81/9 (2016) |
| Lowest Score | 82/1 (2016) | 81/9 (2016) |
| Win % | 100% | 0% |
Key Insights
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India’s bowlers have never allowed a UAE batter to score a fifty in T20Is.
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India chased the UAE’s score of 81 with 59 balls remaining, showcasing their dominance.
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The UAE has never dismissed more than one Indian batter in a T20I match.
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This upcoming Asia Cup 2025 clash will be only the second T20I between the two nations.
IND vs UAE Asia Cup 2025 – What to Expect?
India comes into the tournament as the defending champions, with stars like Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, and Abhishek Sharma in blistering form. On the other hand, the UAE, led by Muhammad Waseem, will aim to showcase their progress since 2016.
However, given the gulf in quality, India is are overwhelming favourite. A win for the UAE would be nothing short of historic, while for India, it will be about starting their campaign strongly.
The India vs UAE head-to-head record in T20Is tells the story of complete dominance by India. With one win from one game, India has never lost to the UAE. The upcoming Asia Cup 2025 group-stage clash in Dubai will be a chance for India to extend their perfect record, while the UAE will hope to script an upset and etch their name in Asia Cup history.
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