UAE National Cricket Team Vs India National Cricket Team shows the depth gap and solutions for UAE to improve globally, with full details in the United Arab Emirates National Cricket Team Vs India National Cricket Team Match Scorecard.
Gurjapneet Singh struck early when Alishan Sharafu committed an error that allowed Gurjapneet Singh to claim his maiden wicket and thus kickstart an unlikely UAE comeback, although ultimately they were overmatched.
| Date | Match | Team 1 Score | Team 2 Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 2025 | T20 Asia Cup 2025 — UAE vs India | UAE 57 all out (13.1 ov) | India 60/1 (4.3 ov) | India won by 9 wickets (NDTV Sports) |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Rising Stars Asia Cup — India A vs UAE | India A 297/4 (20 ov) | UAE 149/7 (20 ov) | India A won by 148 runs (NDTV Sports) |
| 08 Nov 2025 | Hong Kong International Sixes — India vs UAE | India 107/3 (6 ov) | UAE 111/2 (5.5 ov) | UAE won by 4 wickets |
| (No official full match scorecards available beyond these) | Other tournaments with UAE and India teams include junior or non-senior teams | — | — | — |
| (See note) | Under-19 & Emerging matches exist but are not official senior head-to-head | — | — | — |
UAE vs India A
The UAE Men’s National Cricket Team represents the United Arab Emirates in official and unofficial international and continental cricket matches organized by ICC and Asian Cricket Council (ACC). Since 2000, they have won four Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Trophy tournaments.
Furthermore, they participated in ICC World Twenty20 twice, reaching group stage twice between 2014-2022 under Kabir Khan’s guidance – his experience working with both Pakistani and UAE players makes his coaching methods particularly adept for this squad.
Emirates Cricket Board utilizes selection through performance in domestic structures like club leagues and the ECB National Premier League, overseeing academies to identify talent and develop young players for senior competition.
Registration with ECB requires accurate personal details and compliance with anti-doping rules to allow national squad selection from pools of eligible expatriate talent exhibiting consistent form; this approach prioritizes residency over citizenship by tapping into its expatriate population for competitiveness despite having only a relatively small native player base.
UAE cricket has traditionally boasted strong batting performances, yet due to a lack of depth within their bowling unit and vulnerable seam and spin opposition they currently rank somewhere in between at international level. Their home venues offer ideal conditions for play while competing against top-tier opposition abroad proves challenging.
UAE bowling had previously been relatively inconsistent, but their pace attack saw an impressive turnaround recently with some powerful performances at associate level.
Thanks to age-defying youth, technical excellence, and infrastructural investment, UAE is currently in seventh place of World Cricket League Division Two’s table with a current net run rate of 1.64.
However, they are currently struggling to avoid relegation from the competition and secure a spot in next season’s World Cricket League Championship Qualifier.
With just one victory from three matches played thus far and another must-win match against Qatar coming up this Sunday, this match could prove pivotal.
India A’s explosive performance against UAE at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium on Friday saw Vaibhav Suryavanshi score an unassailable 144 off 42 balls to secure an emphatic 148-run win for them in Group B of the 2025 T20 Asia Cup at West End Park International Cricket Stadium.
Teenager’s effort ranked joint-fifth fastest century in men’s T20 cricket history, taking India A to 297/4 before UAE managed only 149/7 as their reply. Muhammad Rohid returned 0/40 off four overs for UAE bowlers and was their pick among their bowlers.
Samaira Dhamidharka and Tanuja Kanwar had earlier combined for a second-wicket stand of 71 runs to bring UAE within striking distance, marking India A’s inaugural win against an Associate Continent member side – Oman came second – while this victory left India A at the top of their group with two points and a net run rate of 2.44; Oman took second spot. Each pool will play three matches; with top two from each pool moving on to semi-finals.
India A vs UAE
UAE captain Esha Oza blasted an unbeaten 72 to lead her side to a seven-wicket victory against India A in the opening Women’s Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 match at Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok.
India A won the toss and decided to bat, only for Samaira Dharnidharka’s sharp new-ball spell to strike early blows at their top order – Humaira Kazi was dismissed for three in just the second over while Tejal Hasabnis (1) followed shortly afterwards before Delhi A collapsed to 9/2 before eventually capitulating.
Aza’s clinical chase then brought UAE back into control, as she led her side home for 131/3 in 19.2 overs. Oza played an unbeaten innings that contained eight fours and two sixes; she shared an important 71-run stand with Theertha Satish which kept them on track during their pursuit.
Alishan Sharafu and Muhammad Waseem proved their dominance at the top of the order during the tri-series tournament, leading them to two victories from three matches played – which highlights that more work needs to be done if they wish to compete successfully against more competitive sides in international tournaments.
Young talent remains a source of optimism. Recently, Pakistan has produced some impressive young players in both ODI and T20I cricket: Yousuf Raza and Mohammad Nabi excelling in one-dayers while players such as Priyansh Arya and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi have risen up as T20I stars.
UAE cricket could become a powerhouse with the arrival of new talent. The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) is committed to building the game across all Emirates; local schools now have access to professional coaching sessions as well as playing opportunities previously unavailable before. An ICC development officer has also been appointed to guide this national program.
The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) is the governing body for cricket activities in the United Arab Emirates, overseeing national development across Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai and Sharjah councils.
Established in 1989 and becoming an associate member of the International Cricket Council in 1990, ECB implements selection through performance for domestic structures including club leagues and the ICC National Premier League as well as academies that offer access to elite coaching services.
