India Dominates UAE in Asia Cup 2025 Opener
India crushed UAE by 9 wickets in Asia Cup 2025, chasing down 58 in 4.3 overs after UAE was bowled out for 57, with stellar bowling and aggressive batting.
Ayesha Mir
India launched their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a dominant performance, defeating the United Arab Emirates by nine wickets in Dubai.
Match Summary
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Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
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Date: September 10, 2025
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Result: India won by 9 wickets
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India's Target: 58 runs
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Overs Taken: 4.3
Scorecard
| UAE Batting | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zawar Farid | 10 | 12 | 1 | 0 | Bowled Bumrah |
| Vritiya Arora | 20 | 19 | 2 | 0 | Bowled Yadav |
| Rameez Shahzad | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | Bowled Dube |
| Mohsin Raza | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Bowled Yadav |
| Shahan Ali | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | Bowled Patel |
| Yasir Kaleem | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Bowled Dube |
| Nadeem Yasin | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Bowled Yadav |
| Ahmed Raza | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Bowled Bumrah |
| Kashif Ali | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Caught Dube |
| Mohammad Sulaiman | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Bowled Yadav |
| Shaheer Khan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Bowled Dube |
Total: 57/10 in 13.1 overs
| India Batting | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Dismissal |
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| Abhishek Sharma | 30 | 16 | 4 | 1 | Not out |
| Shubman Gill | 20 | 9 | 3 | 0 | Not out |
| Suryakumar Yadav (C) | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Not out |
Total: 58/1 in 4.3 overs
Key Moments
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UAE's Collapse: After a steady start, UAE lost their last nine wickets for just 31 runs. Kuldeep Yadav's spell was particularly devastating, taking 4 wickets for 7 runs, including a hat-trick in the ninth over. Shivam Dube supported well with 3 wickets for 4 runs.
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India's Chase: Abhishek Sharma anchored the innings with 30 runs off 16 balls, while Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 20 off 9 balls. The pair guided India to victory in just 4.3 overs.
Opting to bowl first, India’s bowlers dismantled the UAE lineup for a mere 57 runs in 13.1 overs. Kuldeep Yadav was the standout performer, claiming 4 wickets for 7 runs, including a pivotal three-wicket over that reduced UAE from 48/2 to 50/5. Shivam Dube supported brilliantly with 3 wickets for 4 runs, while Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, and Varun Chakravarthy each took a wicket.
In response, India’s chase was led by Abhishek Sharma, who struck a six off the first ball and raced to 30 off 16 balls. Shubman Gill contributed an unbeaten 20 off 9 balls, and captain Suryakumar Yadav added a quick-fire 7 off 2 balls, completing the chase in just 27 balls.
This emphatic win not only boosted India’s net run rate but also sent a strong message to their rivals ahead of the upcoming matches. The UAE, on the other hand, will look to regroup and bounce back in their next fixture against Oman.
India’s all-round performance in this match sets a high benchmark for the rest of the tournament, showcasing their depth and dominance in the shortest format of the game.
Captain’s Reaction
Reflecting on the match, Captain Suryakumar Yadav acknowledged the team's clinical execution:
"It was a clinical performance from the boys. We wanted good energy and attitude on the field, and that's what we got."
He highlighted the team's adaptability to the conditions, noting the slower pitch and the pivotal role of spinners:
"The pitch looked on the slower side, so I expected spinners to dominate, but it was great to see the support shown by Hardik, Bumrah, and Dube."
Yadav also commended Abhishek Sharma's performance, emphasizing his consistency and team-first mentality:
"He is a phenomenal batter and that is the reason he is the world number one right now. He always puts the team first, irrespective of the score, and that is unbelievable from him."
