The bowlers dominated early, and then the chase was finished in just five overs in the India vs UAE match.
India vs UAE highlights show India’s ruthless display in Abu Dhabi, where a record-breaking run chase was followed by a brilliant display of spin. It was looking like Indian bowlers were too brilliant for the UAE batting lineup, as Kuldeep Yadav shattered four wickets and Shivam Dube got a triple strike, dismantling the UAE very easily. India have entered like true champions in the tournament with their commanding 9-wicket victory over the UAE in their first match of the Asia Cup. The host team had no answers to India’s accuracy and variations.
This was the second match of the Asia Cup 2025 from Group B, played on Thursday, September 10, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This was the second match of the Asia Cup 2025 from Group B, played on Thursday, September 10, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
India vs UAE Highlights: First Inning
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was sent to bat first and was under pressure as the bowling attack by India was fierce. Captain Alishan Sharafu offered some resistance initially and scored 22 runs in 17 balls with the help of three fours and a six, but his dismissal on a yorker from Jasprit Bumrah opened the doors to victory.
Indian spinners seized power there. Kuldeep Yadav played the most spectacular role as he came up with a magic spell by himself, claiming three wickets in the ninth over as he ended with the figures of 4-7 in only 2.1 overs. He was very ably assisted by Shivam Dube, who bowled 3 wickets at a mere 4 runs in two overs through the middle order.
The other members of the UAE batting failed in response to Indian changes and precision. UAE failed miserably and crumbled after a respectable 57-run innings was bowled out after just Sharafu (22) and captain Muhammad Waseem (19) made it to the twenties.
India vs UAE Highlights: Second Inning
With a small target of 58 runs, India did not take long to make the contest out of reach of UAE. Young opener Abhishek Sharma did it in his typical style as he smashed a six off the very first ball. The attack further went on with two fours and three sixes out of his 30 off 16 balls thus there was never any pressure on the scoreboard.
Abhishek later took refuge to Junaid Siddique but it was too late. Thence Shubman Gill (20 off 14) and skipper Suryakumar Yadav (7 off 3) took their time with clinical stroke play, and completed the task. India did not take long to reach 60/1, in 4.3 overs, one of the fastest run chases India has ever made in the history of Asia Cup.
The resounding triumph did not only award India two important points in Group A but also gave a powerful message to the other competitors in the competition on their vicious intentions.
