India made a perfect Start to their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a 9 wicket win over hosts UAE in Dubai. The match was completely one sided as India bowlers dismantled the UAE batting order. The batters sealed victory in just 4.3 overs, one of the fastest chase in Asia Cup history.
Toss
India won the toss. Breaking india streak of 16 consecutive toss lose and opted to bowl first.
After losing the toss UAE bat first, started the innings really well but in 3.4 bumrah bowled cracking Yorker to Alishan Sharafu bowled him on 22 from 17 ball score 26/1 after losing first wicket UAE losse quicks wickets with in 5 overs from 47/3 to all out just on 57 runs in 13.1 overs.
The standout performer was kuldeep yadav, who delivered a sensational spell of 4 wickets for 7 runs. Crashed UAE batting lineup. Supporting him by Shivam Dubey chipped in with 3 wickets, while Bumrah, Axar and chakravarthy take one wicket each.
India chase
Chasing a modest target of 58 , india showed no signs of slow down Abhishek Sharma played a bilistering innings 30 off 16 balls , setting the ton for quick finish Shubham Gill anchored the chase with 20 not out and skipper sky added 7 unbeaten runs to take India home.
Quick match summary
Match India vs UAE : Asia Cup 2025
Result : India won by 9 wickets
Toss: india won the toss, elected to bowl
UAE Innings : 57/10(13.1) overs
India Bowling Bowlers dominated, shared quick wickets
India’s Chase Target chased in just 4.3 overs
Top performer: Kuldeep Yadav 4 wickets for 7 runs (2.1 ) overs, Shivam Dubey 3 wickets for 4 runs in (2) overs
Top scorer: Alishan Sharafu 22 from 17 balls (UAE)
Abhishek Sharma 30 from 16 balls (India)