Match Snapshot
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Fixture: UAE vs India — Asia Cup 2025, Group A (Match 2)
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Date & Venue: 10 September 2025, Dubai International Stadium
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Result: India stormed to a 9-wicket win, chasing down 58 in only 4.3 overs.
UAE’s Struggle with the Bat
The UAE batting lineup collapsed under India’s relentless bowling attack, folding for just 57 runs in 13.1 overs.
| Top Performers (UAE) | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alishan Sharafu | 22 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 129.4 |
| Muhammad Waseem (c) | 19 | — | — | — | — |
India’s Bowling Stars:
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Kuldeep Yadav: 4/7 – Spin wizardry at its finest.
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Shivam Dube: 3/4 – Devastated the top order.
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Jasprit Bumrah & Co.: Chipped in with early breakthroughs to trigger the collapse.
India’s Lightning Chase
India needed just 58 runs and made the chase look effortless, finishing the job in 4.3 overs with nine wickets in hand.
| Batter | Runs | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 30 | Explosive powerplay hitting set the tone. |
| Others | 28 | Contributed steadily to wrap up the chase. |
Key Highlights & High-Impact Moments
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Kuldeep Yadav’s spell (4/7) ripped through the UAE lineup, leaving them no room to recover.
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Shivam Dube’s double-strike with figures of 3/4 turned the game into a one-sided affair.
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UAE bundled for 57, marking their lowest total against India in T20Is.
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Chase completed in 4.3 overs, making it one of India’s quickest-ever wins in T20 cricket.
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Smart captaincy by Suryakumar Yadav, choosing to bowl after winning the toss (ending India’s long toss-losing streak), proved a masterstroke.
Final Scorecard Overview
| Team | Score | Overs | Key Performers |
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| UAE | 57 all out | 13.1 | Sharafu (22), Kuldeep (4/7), Dube (3/4) |
| India | 58/1 | 4.3 | Abhishek (30), quick chase |
Takeaways
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India’s bowlers dominated from the first over, setting up an emphatic victory.
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Kuldeep Yadav and Shivam Dube were the stars of the show, ensuring UAE never found momentum.
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India’s batting was ruthless, finishing the chase in style and sending a strong warning to other teams in the tournament.
This wasn’t just a win — it was a statement of dominance from India in the Asia Cup 2025.
Read more: ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup: India vs Pakistan
My Experience Watching India’s Dominant Win Over UAE
Watching this match live was an absolute rollercoaster — even though India dominated from the very first ball, the sheer energy in the stadium made it unforgettable. I remember holding my breath as Kuldeep Yadav bowled that magical spell; every wicket he took had me on my feet clapping with excitement. Shivam Dube’s fiery double-strike was another moment where I couldn’t stop cheering — it felt like the game was already sealed right then. And when Abhishek Sharma came out smashing boundaries in the chase, the atmosphere turned electric. Honestly, the match ended so quickly that it almost felt surreal — one moment I was settling in with snacks, and the next, India had wrapped it up in under five overs. Being there, experiencing that dominance firsthand, made the victory feel even more special.
