During the clash, India's wrist-spinner, Kuldeep Yadav, claimed four wickets by conceding just seven runs in 2.1 overs. Team India skipper Suryakumar Yadav heaped praise on his men's effort and said Kuldeep was well supported by other bowlers in the side
Kuldeep Yadav bowls during the Asia Cup 2025 Twenty20 international cricket match between United Arab Emirates and India Pic/AFP
In Team India's opening match of the Asia Cup 2025 against the UAE, the "Men in Blue" secured a victory by nine wickets at the Dubai International Stadium.
During the clash, India's wrist-spinner, Kuldeep Yadav, claimed four wickets by conceding just seven runs in 2.1 overs.
Speaking after the match, the spinner said that he was just trying to find out what the batsmen were going to do on the next ball.
"Thanks to Adrian (Le Roux) the trainer. Was working on my bowling and my fitness as well, everything is going perfectly. Tried to hit the right length and it matters a lot, reading the batters on what they are trying to do. Even today as well, reacting to what the batters would do on the next ball," said Kuldeep.
Team India skipper Suryakumar Yadav heaped praise on his men's effort and said Kuldeep was well supported by other bowlers in the side.
"Wanted to see how the wicket was playing. It was the same in the 2nd innings. Clinical performance from the boys, we wanted good attitude and energy on the field and that's what we got. Recently lot of the boys were here for the Champions Trophy, the wicket looked good but it was on the slower side and the spinners have a role. Here it is very hot right now and Kuldeep did well, got good support from Hardik, Dube and Bumrah," said Suryakumar.
The skipper then gave a special mention to Abhishek Sharma, who played a fiery knock of 30 runs, which came in just 16 deliveries.
"He (Abhishek) is currently the World number one batter for a reason, he sets the tone, irrespective of if we chase 200 or 50, unbelievable from him. Everyone is excited for the game against Pakistan," he said.
UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem said losing wickets in a cluster cost them the game.
"We started well as a batting team, we lose wickets in a cluster which cost us the game. They are a brilliant team and they are bowling very well. They are executing their plans for every batter, that's why they are the No.1 team," he said.
The "Men in Blue" will now lock horns against their arch-rivals, Pakistan, on September 14.
(With PTI Inputs)
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