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The stage is set for another exciting clash in the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4s as India take on Bangladesh under the lights at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Both teams enter this contest with momentum, but the stakes remain high as they look to strengthen their chances of securing a spot in the final.
Team India’s unbeaten journey in Asia Cup 2025
Team India have looked unstoppable so far, carrying an unbeaten record in the tournament. Suryakumar Yadav’s men have registered four wins on the trot – three in the group stage and a commanding victory against Pakistan in their opening Super 4 fixture. With every game, India’s balance between a strong batting lineup and versatile bowling attack has stood out, and expectations are once again riding high as they face Bangladesh.
Bangladesh eye giant-killing act
Bangladesh, on the other hand, made it to the Super 4 courtesy of Afghanistan’s slip-up in the group stage but have quickly made their presence felt. They started the second round on a positive note, defeating Sri Lanka at the same venue last Saturday. To overcome the unbeaten Indian side, however, Bangladesh will need to elevate their performance further, relying on their batting depth and disciplined bowling to challenge one of the tournament favorites.
Dubai International Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at the Dubai International Stadium is known for offering early assistance before gradually slowing down as the game progresses. Batters usually benefit from the hardness of the new ball and the fast outfield in the initial overs, while spinners tend to come into play once the pitch begins to grip. Under the lights, fast bowlers can extract swing and bounce, though variations such as slower deliveries and cutters generally prove more effective in the latter stages. Typically, a competitive total here lies between 165 and 175, with scores above 170 often turning out to be match-defining. In the last India-Pakistan clash at this ground, openers like Sahibzada Farhan and Abhishek Sharma got off to solid starts, whereas spinners and medium pacers outshone specialist quicks such as Jasprit Bumrah and Shaheen Afridi.
Toss Prediction and Dew Factor
The toss is likely to play a significant role in this high-intensity encounter. Evening fixtures in Dubai often witness dew, which makes defending totals challenging and gives an edge to the side batting second. Skippers generally prefer to bowl first, anticipating easier batting conditions later in the game. Although recent matches have seen less dew compared to previous years, the risk still remains. In fact, during the last India-Pakistan clash at this ground, India successfully chased down the target. In the ongoing Asia Cup, out of seven games hosted here, five have been won by the chasing team, underlining the advantage of batting second.
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