Dubai, September 2025 – India stormed to a commanding 9-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their Asia Cup 2025 Group A encounter, played at the Dubai International Stadium. A brilliant bowling display, led by Kuldeep Yadav’s 4-wicket haul, dismantled UAE for just 57 runs, before Indian openers made light work of the chase in under 5 overs.
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| India Win by 9 Wickets - Kuldeep Yadav's 4/7 |
Scorecard Highlights
UAE Innings – 57 all out (15.1 overs):
Opening stand: 26 runs before collapse.Kuldeep Yadav – 4/7 in 2.1 overs
UAE lost last 8 wickets for 31 runs.
India Innings – 60/1 (4.3 overs):
Shubman Gill – Aggressive start at the top.Abhishek Sharma – Dominant strokeplay.
India chased the target without losing a wicket.
Result: India won by 9 wickets.
Key Moments
UAE started steadily at 26/0, but once Kuldeep Yadav entered the attack, the innings unraveled.Kuldeep Yadav’s 4 wickets was the turning point, sparking a collapse that saw UAE lose 8 wickets for just 31 runs.
Shivam Dube’s 3 wickets added further pressure, ensuring UAE never recovered.
A rare moment of sportsmanship was seen when India withdrew an appeal against Junaid Siddique after obstruction was caused by a bowler’s towel.
India’s openers, Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma, made the chase a formality, sealing victory in just 4.3 overs.
Player of the Match
Kuldeep Yadav – for his magical spell of 4/7 in 2.1 overs.
What This Means for India
This emphatic win not only strengthens India’s position in Group A but also serves as a warning to stronger opponents in the tournament. With both batting and bowling firing, India look well-prepared for high-pressure Asia Cup fixtures ahead.
FAQs
Q1: Who won the India vs UAE Asia Cup 2025 match?
India won by 9 wickets.
Q2: Who was the star performer for India?
Kuldeep Yadav with 4 wickets for 7 runs.
Q3: How many runs did UAE score?
UAE were bowled out for just 57 runs.
Q4: How long did India take to chase the target?
India chased down 58 runs in just 4.3 overs.
Q5: Where was the match played?
The match was held at the Dubai International Stadium.
