The UAE were bundled out for a mere 57 runs, struggling to build any meaningful partnerships against the relentless Indian attack. Kuldeep Yadav was the standout performer with the ball, claiming an impressive four-wicket haul that crippled the hosts’ lineup
Suryakumar Yadav, Waseem Raza (Pic: AFP/Getty)
India displayed complete dominance in their Asia Cup 2025 opener, cruising to a commanding 9-wicket victory over the UAE. Chasing a modest target of just 57 runs, the Indian batting lineup dismantled the chase with remarkable ease, reaching 60/1 in just 4.3 overs and sealing the win well within the powerplay overs.
The match was a one-sided affair from the start, with India’s bowlers wreaking havoc on the UAE batting order. The UAE were bundled out for a mere 57 runs, struggling to build any meaningful partnerships against the relentless Indian attack. Kuldeep Yadav was the standout performer with the ball, claiming an impressive four-wicket haul that crippled the hosts’ lineup. Shivam Dube also played a crucial role, picking up three vital wickets and maintaining the pressure on the opposition.
Complementing the spin duo were Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, and Varun Chakravarthy, who each chipped in with a wicket, ensuring that the UAE had no respite throughout their innings. The collective bowling effort left the hosts floundering and unable to mount any serious challenge.
On the batting front, India’s openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill set the tone early with an aggressive yet controlled approach, putting the chase beyond doubt in record time. Despite Sharma’s dismissal by Siddiqui, the chase was never in jeopardy as India wrapped up the game comfortably and sent a strong message to their rivals.
UAE eyes upset against Men in Blue
For the hosts, the Asia Cup presents a golden opportunity to challenge the dominance of the Indian side. Though UAE failed to win any matches in their recent tri-series, they showed glimpses of promise, coming close to victory multiple times before faltering.
Should the conditions favour them, Waseem Raza and his teammates could pose a formidable threat. A surprise upset in Dubai is not beyond the realm of possibility, adding intrigue to India’s tournament opener.
India vs UAE, Asia Cup 2025 live updates: Toss
India captain Suryakumar Yadav wins toss, opts to bowl against UAE.
India vs UAE, Asia Cup 2025 live updates: Playing XIs
India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy
UAE: Muhammad Waseem(c), Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Zohaib, Rahul Chopra(w), Asif Khan, Harshit Kaushik, Haider Ali, Dhruv Parashar, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Junaid Siddique, Simranjeet Singh
India vs UAE, Asia Cup 2025 live updates:
UAE 10/0 (1 over):
A steady start for the hosts as they pick up 10 runs in the opening over. Sharafu takes on Pandya early, smashing two crisp boundaries and collecting 10 runs in the over, showing early intent.
UAE 26/1 (3.4 overs):
Jasprit Bumrah strikes with a classic off-stump yorker to clean bowl Alishan Sharafu. A reminder of why he's still India’s pace spearhead.
UAE 48/4 (8.4 overs):
Kuldeep Yadav turns the game on its head with two quick wickets, including the UAE captain. The Indian spinners are tightening the noose.
UAE 51/6 (10.3 overs):
Sanju Samson takes a brilliant catch as Shivam Dube’s spell pays dividends. India continue to dominate with both spin and pace.
UAE 52/7 (11.2 overs)
Axar Patel joins the party, picking up his first wicket of Asia Cup 2025 as India continue to dismantle UAE’s batting lineup.
UAE 54/8 (12.1 overs)
Shivam Dube strikes again! He claims his second wicket, with UAE burning yet another review in frustration.
UAE 54/9 (12.3 overs)
Dube continues his dream spell as Siddiqui is stumped brilliantly by Sanju Samson. That’s Dube’s third wicket of the innings!
UAE 55/9 (12.4 overs)
India just one wicket away from bundling UAE out for under 60. A ruthless performance, the hosts are being completely bamboozled
UAE 57 (13.1 overs)
India begin Asia Cup 2025 in style, bowling out UAE for their lowest T20I total, just 57 in 13.1 overs
IND 25/0 (2 overs)
Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill start aggressively, both looking in spectacular control at the crease.
IND 48/1 (3.5 overs)
Abhishek Sharma mistimes a shot and is dismissed by Siddiqui, breaking the opening partnership.
IND 60/1 (4.3 overs)
In a one-sided contest, India dominated from the start and sealed a comfortable 9-wicket victory, chasing down the modest target of 57 well within the powerplay.
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