Pakistan-India match: What to expect from Dubai’s weather today?

Dubai is expected to remain hot as cricket fans brace for the high-voltage Asia Cup T20 clash between Pakistan and India today.

Despite the match being just hours away, Indian media continues to stir controversy, with reports suggesting that anti-match rhetoric remains widespread.

 Analysts note that the Indian government, with the support of its media, has elevated public hostility to a point where de-escalation has become difficult.

Nevertheless, excitement among fans on both sides of the border is at its peak, with supporters confident about their teams’ chances. 

Many cricket enthusiasts, however, stress that winning and losing are part of the game and expect a fierce but sporting contest between the two sides.

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While players battle it out on the field, the weather is also set to add intensity to the encounter.

According to the meteorological department, there is no chance of rain in Dubai today, and the temperature is expected to reach 31 degrees Celsius.

Pakistan’s likely XI for today's match includes: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, and Abrar Ahmed.