INDIA vs UAE Highlights: With this commanding win, India’s net run-rate has gone up drastically (10.483) in the Asia Cup 2025 points table.
To begin, India started their Asia Cup campaign. They crushed the UAE by nine wickets. This was the tournament’s second match. The game unfolded on Thursday, September 10th. It took place at the Dubai stadium. Initially, Captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss. Consequently, he smartly chose to bowl first. Ultimately, this decision led to victory. It ensured India’s dominant performance.
India vs UAE Playing XIs
United Arab Emirates: 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: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (w), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy
After the toss, the skippers spoke about their decisions. Muhammad Waseem said the UAE team had also considered bowling first, noting that the fresh pitch might assist bowlers early. “We took many positives from our recent series and are confident. We’ve picked a balanced side with spinners, pacers, juniors and seniors,” he added.
Suryakumar Yadav explained India’s decision to bowl, highlighting the wicket’s freshness and the humid conditions that could bring dew later. “We’re flexible in our approach, but today we aim to bowl. We arrived early, had 3-4 productive practice sessions, and even a day off to prepare,” he said.
Bowlers Dismantle the UAE Batting
Initially, the UAE batters showed some promise. However, Jasprit Bumrah made the first breakthrough. This firmly shifted the game’s momentum. Alishan Sharafu was the top-scorer with 22 runs. Unfortunately, the rest of the lineup faltered. They crumbled against a relentless Indian attack. Subsequently, the entire team collapsed quickly.
Kuldeep’s Sensational Spell Steals the Show
Without a doubt, Kuldeep Yadav was the star. The spinner produced a sensational spell. In fact, he took three wickets in one over. He single-handedly dismantled the UAE’s middle order. Therefore, he completely broke their batting. He finished with four wickets for seven runs. He bowled only 2.1 overs.
Dube’s Crucial Strikes Seal UAE’s Fate
In addition, Shivam Dube also shone brightly. The Indian all-rounder made a strong impact. Specifically, he chipped in with three crucial strikes. He also bowled with incredible economy. He took three wickets in just two overs. As a result, the UAE folded for only 57 runs.
Abhishek Sharma Leads Fiery Chase
In response, India showed aggressive intent. For instance, opener Abhishek Sharma started explosively. He hit a six on his very first ball. Continuing his assault, he attacked every bowler. He raced to a blistering 30 off 16 balls. After his dismissal, the chase was simple. Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav calmly finished it. They sealed the win in just 4.3 overs.
Asia Cup 2025 Groups
Group A: India, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Oman
Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong