In a thrilling encounter, India clinched a place in the final of the Asia Cup 2025, defeating Bangladesh by 41 runs at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday. Despite some shortcomings, India managed to secure an unbeaten record in the Super Fours.
Batting first, India scored 168 runs for the loss of 6 wickets, thanks to a stellar performance from Abhishek Sharma, who scored 75 runs, and Hardik Pandya, who contributed 38 runs off 29 balls.
Fielding Issues and Bangladesh's Chase
India's performance was marred by four dropped catches and a brief batting collapse, raising concerns ahead of the final. Bangladesh's upcoming match against Pakistan has become a crucial contest, with the winner set to face India for the championship.
Saif Hassan was the standout player for Bangladesh, receiving four lifelines during his innings, which ultimately ended at 69 runs after being caught by Axar Patel.
Bowling Highlights
Jasprit Bumrah made a strong comeback, taking an early wicket and setting the tone for India's bowling attack. Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy played pivotal roles in dismantling Bangladesh's middle order, with Kuldeep taking 3 wickets for just 18 runs.
India's Batting Performance
India's innings began slowly, but Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill accelerated the scoring, achieving a power-play score of 72 without losing a wicket. Sharma's aggressive batting included his second fifty of the tournament.
However, India faced setbacks with the loss of key wickets, including Sharma, who was run out after a brilliant innings of 75 runs.
Final Overs and Match Summary
Despite losing wickets in quick succession, Hardik Pandya's steady innings helped India reach a competitive total. The final score for India was 168/6, while Bangladesh could only manage 127 runs, leading to India's victory.
Match Statistics
| India | 168/6 | Abhishek Sharma 75 | Rishad Hossain 2/27 |
| Bangladesh | 127 | Saif Hassan 69 | Kuldeep Yadav 3/18 |
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