Sri Lanka's top order, featuring Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, and Kamil Mishara, will aim to capitalize on Hong Kong's inexperience as the Islanders seek to solidify their position in Group B.
The Dubai International Stadium is known for providing a balanced playing field, offering a fair contest between bat and ball.
With tensions at an all-time high and a boycott threat looming from Pakistan, the focus has now shifted to how the ICC will respond.
The live telecast of the UAE vs Oman Asia Cup 2025 match will be available on Sony Sports Network in India
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi has hosted 93 T20 matches, where chasing teams have had a slight edge with 51 wins compared to 42 victories for sides batting first
The live streaming of the UAE vs Oman Asia Cup 2025 match will be available on the Sony LIV app and website in India
Indian players were seen walking off without exchanging handshakes with their Pakistani counterparts, breaking a long-standing cricketing tradition after their Asia Cup clash on Sunday
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Monday claimed gambling to the tune of Rs 1.5 lakh crore took place on the India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket match played a day earlier, of which Rs 25,000 crore went to Pakistan. Talking to reporters, the Rajya Sabha MP said the Pakistan Cricket Board got Rs 1,000 crore from the India-Pakistan match, adding that "this money will be used against us". "Gambling of 1.5 lakh crore took place in yesterday's match of which Rs 25,000 crore went to Pakistan. This money will be used against us. Doesn't the government or the BCCI know it?" Raut claimed. A seven-wicket win for India ended on a hard-edged note as their players refused the customary handshake with their counterparts from Pakistan after a collective decision endorsed by an important member of the support staff and okayed by the BCCI. Raut, whose party was opposed to the match, dubbed it as a farce and claimed the refusal was not a spur-of-the-moment call. The match was played despite calls .
The PCB later clarified that match referee Andy Pycroft had instructed Salman not to shake hands at the toss, but insisted India's conduct ran against the "spirit of cricket."
Suryakumar Yadav dedicates India's Asia Cup win over Pakistan to armed forces, defends no-handshake stance, and sparks sportsmanship debate.
Suryakumar Yadav dedicated the win to the armed forces for their bravery in Operation Sindoor, saying he hopes the team keeps inspiring them and giving them reasons to smile.
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Suryakumar Yadav hit a six to win the match for India. Then he just went back to the pavilion without shaking hands with Pakistani players
IND vs PAK HIGHLIGHTS: Skipper Surya (47*) and Shivam Dube finish off the tie within 16 overs as India convincingly got all the points in Dubai on the night.
The live telecast of the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match will be available on Sony Sports Network in India. IND vs PAK live streaming is available on Sony LIV. India need 128 runs to win
Their very first T20 meeting came during the inaugural 2007 World T20 in South Africa, marking the start of countless memorable moments.
The live streaming of the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match will be available on the Sony LIV app and website in India
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has hosted 112 T20 matches, where chasing teams have had a slight edge with 59 wins compared to 52 victories for sides batting first
Only BCCI acting president Rajeev Shukla is expected at the India vs Pakistan clash, while ICC chairman Jay Shah will miss the game as he is currently in the US.
Charith Asalanka and his men start their tournament strongly with a confident 6-wicket win on the night.