India vs UAE Asia Cup 2025: Complete Match Highlights
The Asia Cup 2025 started with fireworks as Team India registered a dominant 9-wicket victory against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their opening Group A clash. The match, played in Dubai on September 10, 2025, turned into a one-sided affair where India’s bowlers destroyed UAE’s batting lineup and the batsmen completed the chase in record time.
Toss and India’s Bowling Masterclass
For the first time in 16 international matches, captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and decided to bowl first. That decision proved to be perfect, as India’s bowlers unleashed a ruthless attack.
- Kuldeep Yadav stole the show with magical figures of 4 wickets for 7 runs.
- Shivam Dube chipped in with 3 wickets for just 4 runs, proving his all-round value.
- Support from Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy ensured UAE were bundled out for a mere 57 runs in 13.1 overs.
This was one of the lowest totals ever recorded in Asia Cup T20 history.
India’s Batting Fireworks
Chasing just 58 runs, India wasted no time in wrapping up the match.
- Abhishek Sharma smashed 30 runs off 16 balls, hitting boundaries with ease.
- Shubman Gill added a quickfire 20 off 9 deliveries.
- The chase ended in just 4.3 overs, making it one of the fastest run chases in international T20 cricket.
India scored 60/1, winning the match by 9 wickets.
Records and Key Takeaways
- India’s Fastest T20I Chase – Finishing in 4.3 overs, India created a new record for their quickest successful chase in T20I cricket.
- Kuldeep’s Spin Magic – His 4/7 became one of his best figures in T20 internationals.
- End of Toss Curse – After 16 consecutive losses in the toss, captain Suryakumar Yadav finally broke the streak.
- UAE’s Struggles – Their batting collapse highlighted the gulf in quality between top-tier and associate teams.
Final Scorecard – Asia Cup 2025 (IND vs UAE)
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| UAE | 57 all out | 13.1 |
| India | 60/1 | 4.3 |
| Result | India won by 9 wickets |
The India vs UAE Asia Cup 2025 match was a perfect start for the Men in Blue. With bowlers in top form and batsmen showing no mercy, India sent a strong message to other teams in the tournament. Fans will now look forward to tougher battles ahead as India aims to lift the Asia Cup trophy once again.