India began their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a commanding nine-wicket win over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Dubai on Wednesday.
The victory came with 93 balls to spare as the Indian bowlers dismantled the hosts before the batters wrapped up the chase in quick time.
Batting first, UAE managed only 57 runs in 13.1 overs. The Indian bowlers, especially Kuldeep Yadav and Shivam Dube, maintained relentless pressure, with wickets falling at regular intervals. None of the UAE batters could settle at the crease as India controlled the innings from the outset.
Chasing 58, India lost opener Abhishek Sharma after a brisk 30 off 16 balls, laced with two fours and three sixes. His dismissal at 48/1 did little to slow India down.
Shubman Gill, unbeaten on 20 off nine balls, and captain Suryakumar Yadav, unbeaten on seven, ensured there were no further hiccups. India closed the chase in just 4.3 overs, finishing at 60/1.
The victory came with 93 balls to spare as the Indian bowlers dismantled the hosts before the batters wrapped up the chase in quick time.
Batting first, UAE managed only 57 runs in 13.1 overs. The Indian bowlers, especially Kuldeep Yadav and Shivam Dube, maintained relentless pressure, with wickets falling at regular intervals. None of the UAE batters could settle at the crease as India controlled the innings from the outset.
Chasing 58, India lost opener Abhishek Sharma after a brisk 30 off 16 balls, laced with two fours and three sixes. His dismissal at 48/1 did little to slow India down.
Shubman Gill, unbeaten on 20 off nine balls, and captain Suryakumar Yadav, unbeaten on seven, ensured there were no further hiccups. India closed the chase in just 4.3 overs, finishing at 60/1.
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