
India stormed to a record-breaking nine-wicket win over the UAE in the Asia Cup 2025, chasing down 58 in just 4.3 overs. Jasprit Bumrah's fiery yorker set the tone before Kuldeep Yadav and Shivam Dube spun a web, sharing seven wickets to skittle UAE for 57. Shubman Gill anchored the chase while skipper Suryakumar Yadav sealed it in style, showcasing India's ruthless dominance.
India couldn't have asked for a better start to their Asia Cup 2025 campaign. In a match that lasted less than 20 overs, the Men in Blue delivered a ruthless performance, dismantling the UAE to register one of the quickest and most dominant wins in T20I history. Powered by a sensational bowling display from Kuldeep Yadav and Shivam Dube, India stormed to a nine-wicket victory in Dubai, chasing down the target in just 27 balls.
India, after winning the toss and opting to bowl first, immediately put the UAE under pressure. Jasprit Bumrah set the tone with his fiery opening spell, delivering a pinpoint yorker to strike the early blow. From there, India's bowlers never looked back, and once the spinners came into play, the collapse was inevitable.
Kuldeep Yadav, weaving magic with his wrist spin, completely bamboozled the batters. His variations in pace and flight were too good to handle, and he finished with jaw-dropping figures of 4/7.
On the other end, Shivam Dube – more famous for his power-hitting – stunned everyone with his control and accuracy as a right-arm slow-fast. He picked up 3/4, complementing Kuldeep brilliantly and tightening the noose around the opposition.
Together, the duo took seven wickets while conceding just 11 runs, leaving the UAE rattled and bowled out for a mere 57 runs in 13.1 overs – the second-lowest total in Asia Cup history.
Chasing such a small target, India showed no mercy. Abhishek Sharma led the charge with a blistering 30 off 16 balls, smashing three sixes and two fours to put the result beyond doubt in no time.
Shubman Gill provided steady support before skipper Suryakumar Yadav walked in to finish the job in trademark style, scoring 11 runs off just three balls and sealing victory with a six. The chase was wrapped up in just 4.3 overs, making it one of the fastest run chases ever in T20 internationals.
More than just two points, this emphatic triumph sends a clear warning to every team in the Asia Cup 2025 – India are here in top gear. Kuldeep Yadav's brilliance with the ball and Dube's all-round versatility underline the squad's incredible depth, while the batting unit showed it can dominate under any circumstance.
With such a commanding start, India has not only boosted their confidence but also reaffirmed their status as the tournament favourites. Fans will now be eagerly awaiting the next clash, hoping for another cricketing masterclass from the Men in Blue.
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