India Demolishes UAE for Just 57 in Asia Cup Thrashing
Hey everyone, let me walk you through one of the most dominant performances we’ve seen so far in the Asia Cup 2025. In a stunning display of cricketing firepower, India absolutely dismantled the United Arab Emirates, restricting them to a mere 57 runs before cruising to a nine-wicket win. Honestly, it was a game where everything clicked for the Indian team.
The match, part of Group A, was dominated by India’s bowling attack right from the start. Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav and seamer Shivam Dube were simply unplayable. Kuldeep’s sharp googlies left the UAE batters baffled, and he finished with remarkable figures of 4 wickets for just 7 runs. Dube wasn’t far behind, taking 3 wickets for 4 runs in only two overs. This effectively skittled the UAE lineup in just 13.1 overs, marking the lowest-ever T20 total against India. Even with Jasprit Bumrah returning after a long break since the World Cup, the UAE found no way past India’s relentless attack.
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Interestingly, India won the toss this time, which is noteworthy because the team had lost the toss in 15 consecutive games. Captain Suryakumar Yadav decided to field, and that flexibility paid off massively. The UAE did start reasonably with Alishan Sharafu scoring 22 and captain Muhammad Waseem adding 19 in the Powerplay. But once Kuldeep and Dube started spinning their web, the middle and lower order completely collapsed. Key moments included Bumrah striking Sharafu with a classic yorker and Waseem being plumb LBW to Kuldeep. By the time Dube finished his spell, the UAE were all out with more than six overs to spare.
Chasing such a tiny target was never going to be a challenge for India. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill made short work of it, reaching 60 without losing more than one wicket in just 4.3 overs. Abhishek’s 16-ball knock was a mix of skill and power-hitting, featuring three sixes and two boundaries, while Gill stayed unbeaten on 20 to seal the victory. Even Suryakumar Yadav added a flourish with a six on his first ball.
This win not only boosted India’s net run rate but also sent a strong message to other teams in the tournament. With Pakistan, Oman, and the UAE in Group A, this dominant performance will surely set the tone for the Super Four stage. It was a match where India’s bowlers and batters both made life look incredibly easy, reminding fans why they are always considered one of the top T20 sides in the world.
So, in short, India’s all-round superiority was on full display — UAE was completely outclassed, and India walked away with a statement victory that fans will be talking about for a long time.
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