India's Dominant Victory Over UAE in Asia Cup 2025 Opener

India's Impressive Start in Asia Cup 2025

Dubai: India made a powerful statement in their opening match of the Asia Cup 2025.

In a game that concluded in a mere 106 balls, India decisively defeated the United Arab Emirates by 9 wickets, successfully chasing down a target of 58 runs in just 5.3 overs. This rapid victory is now recorded as one of the shortest completed T20 Internationals ever.

The match ended before many spectators had settled into their seats.

India's Clinical Performance vs. UAE's Collapse Clinical India, Crumbling UAE

The Dubai International Stadium, typically known for thrilling encounters, witnessed a lopsided contest. The UAE began with a promising 26-run opening partnership, but once Kuldeep Yadav found his form, the situation deteriorated rapidly.

Kuldeep generated exceptional drift and spin on the Dubai pitch, leaving the batters struggling for answers 😅#INDvUAE #DPWorldAsiaCup2025 #ACC pic.twitter.com/USjyE2gcin

— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) September 10, 2025

From a solid start of 26/0, the UAE crumbled to 57 all out, losing 10 wickets for just 31 runs as Shivam Dube claimed 3 wickets, with Kuldeep and Hardik Pandya contributing as well.

What was anticipated to be a competitive match turned into a complete rout.

A Lightning-Fast Chase Chase That Barely Lasted a Coffee Break

India's chase resembled a sprint. Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill approached their innings with urgency, finishing the chase in just 5.3 overs, leaving the UAE team in shock and the audience exhilarated.

This victory marks India's quickest T20I win in terms of balls remaining and stands as one of the largest victories by a full-member nation in T20 history.

Record-Breaking Numbers Record Watch: Numbers That Tell the Story
Rank Match Venue Year Total Balls

1	Netherlands vs Sri Lanka	Chattogram	2014	93
2	Oman vs England	North Sound	2024	99
3	Netherlands vs Sri Lanka	Sharjah	2021	103
4	UAE vs India	Dubai	2025	106

Looking Ahead: India vs Pakistan What’s Next? India vs Pakistan, September 14

This victory not only secures two points for India but also significantly boosts their net run rate (NRR). The focus now shifts to the highly anticipated clash against Pakistan on September 14, expected to be the tournament's most-watched match.