Asia Cup Match today – know the team, toss time, where to watch free in India?

Here is a detailed update on today’s Asia Cup 2025 match, including who is playing, toss time, where to watch, and how to watch, with free or low-cost options available. For fans following India sports news live today, this match update brings all the key details in one place.

Match Snapshot

• Teams: India vs the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the Asia Cup 2025.
• Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, UAE.
• Match start time: 8:00 PM IST.
• Toss time: 7:30 PM IST.

Playing XI & Important Notes

• India’s squad includes players like Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, etc.
• The UAE’s squad features Muhammad Waseem as captain, along with Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Zohaib, Rahul Chopra (wicketkeeper), Asif Khan, Harshit Kaushik, and others.

Where to watch in India

• The live telecast of the match is available on Sony Sports Network in India.
• There is no free-to-air option available: DD Sports will also broadcast the India vs UAE match without charge.

Streaming

• The official online streaming of the match is available on SonyLIV (app and website).
• The OTT platform OTTplay is another place where the match is streamed live.

Free / Low-Cost Viewing Options

• DD Sports offers the match free on TV for Indian viewers which is the safest legal “free” option. Fans tracking India cricket news today can rely on this broadcast for the latest updates.
• OTT subscriptions like SonyLIV are bundled by many telecom / data plans. Some smaller plans by VI, Airtel, and Jio include SonyLIV access. There is no need for a separate subscription other than what you have, especially if you are following Week 1 of Asia Cup 2025 matches closely.
• If OTT subscriptions or telecom bundles are available, then viewers need to check whether SonyLIV is included. Sometimes the “free” comes as part of a larger data or combo plan, making it an easy way to stay updated with India cricket news today without extra costs.