India U19 and UAE U19 are set to face each other in the opening match of the Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 at ICC Academy Ground, Dubai, on Friday, December 12. This match is scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM IST (9:00 AM Local). Stay tuned with our IND U19 vs UAE U19 prediction, team preview, pitch report, player stats and winner prediction ahead of this exciting contest.
India U19 has aggressive batters in the form of Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi. These are the players who have played at the highest level of cricket in competitions like IPL at a young age. Therefore, their presence will give the Indian team an upper hand in this tournament. That’s why they are the strongest contender to win this tournament. However, in last year’s tournament, they lost the final against Bangladesh U19.
On the other hand, UAE U19 also has good players. However, in last year’s U19 Asia Cup, they won only one match against Japan in the group stage, while they failed to reach the playoffs after losing two matches. But they will definitely try their best this time.
Head-to-Head Record: A total of 4 matches played between these two sides. All of them were won by India U19. Whereas the United Arab Emirates U19 still has a lot to learn and needs to improve their game.
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India U19 Preview
India U19 will enter this tournament as a strong team to win it, the fans will also expect the same from the team. However, this time they would like to avoid the mistakes that led to their defeat against Bangladesh in the final last year. Chennai Super Kings’ young batter Ayush Mhatre is captaining the Indian side.
The biggest strength of the Indian team is their strong batting line-up. Most of the players are in good form including skipper Ayush Mhatre, who has scored 122 runs at an average of 61 in the last 3 matches and Vaibhav Suryavanshi who has scored 116 runs at an average of 58 in the last three matches. Apart from them, Vedant Trivedi, Vihaan Malhotra, and Khilan Patel can also do well in batting.
The Indian squad also has some experienced bowlers like Deepesh Devendran, Khilan Patel, Kanishk Chouhan and Udhav Mohan who have played a key role in helping the team win recently. Overall, India had a good bowling line-up that would be able to disrupt any opposition’s batting.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Ayush Mhatre | Over 24.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Ayush Mhatre is India’s most in-form batter, scoring 122 runs in his last three matches and consistently anchoring the innings. He is well-positioned to cross this line again.
UAE U19 Preview
UAE U19 will once again have a good opportunity to prove themselves. Although their recent form is not very good and they have lost four matches out of the last five, despite this they have some good players who have the ability to perform well in every situation.
The UAE U19 has in-form batsmen like Ahmed Khodadad, Aliasghar Shams and Yayin Kiran Rai, who are enough to challenge the bowling of any opposition team. Apart from them, they also have a good all-rounder in the form of Uddish Suri who has the ability to win matches on his own.
The bowling duties will rest on Nurullah Ayobi and Uddish Suri, who have won matches for the team many times. Apart from them, UAE fans will also be hoping to do well from Saleh Amin, Yug Sharma and Zainullah Rahman. They are also good bowlers who are known for taking wickets at crucial moments.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Khodadad | Over 21.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Ahmed Khodadad has been UAE’s most reliable top-order batter and is capable of providing steady starts despite the team’s recent form.
IND U19 vs UAE U19 Probably Playing XI
India U19: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre (c), Vihaan Malhotra, Vedant Trivedi, Harvansh Singh, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, D Deepesh, Henil Patel, Kishan Kumar, Udhav Mohan.
UAE U19: Ahmed Khodadad, Aliasgar Shums, Yayin Kiran Rai (c), Karan Dhiman, Naseem Khan, Uddish Suri, Noorullah Ayobi, Prithvi Madhu, Saleh Amin, Yug Sharma, Zainullah Rahman.
IND U19 vs UAE U19 Pitch Report
The pitch at ICC Academy Ground, Dubai, is known for neutral surfaces, which equal fervours for Batters and bowlers. At the start of the match, the batsmen will have the opportunity to score good runs in the power play, whereas as the match progresses, the bowlers also start getting good help from the surface. Pacers will have more chances to take wickets with the ball and in death overs, whereas spinners can bowl at a good length and take wickets in the middle overs.
The weather on Friday at ICC Academy Ground is expected to be sunny around 30°C, with only 10% chance of rain, low 36% humidity, and light winds near 13 km/h.
Venue ODI Statistics
| Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 39 |
| Matches won batting first | 18 |
| Matches won bowling first | 21 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 241 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 210 |
| Highest total recorded | 331/6 (50 Ovs) by IRE vs SCO |
| Lowest total recorded | 70/10 (29.5 Ovs) by PAKW vs WIW |
| Highest score chased | 300/6 (49.1 Ovs) by UAE vs SCO |
| Lowest score defended | 221/7 (50 Ovs) by OMAN vs UAE |
IND U19 vs UAE U19 Winner Prediction
Due to the excellent structure in Indian cricket, every Indian player shines. This Indian squad also has few players who have faced world class cricketers in big competitions like IPL. Therefore, they are far ahead of the UAE U19 in experience and class. Therefore, India U19 is the favourites to win this match.
On the other hand, UAE U19 has a great chance to upset the Indian side. If they play well from the start and use good tactics, they can even win this match. although they don’t have as many experienced players as the Indian side.
Our Prediction: India U19
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