India secured their place in the Asia Cup 2025 final with a commanding 41-run victory over Bangladesh in the Super Four stage at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 24, 2025, eliminating defending champions Sri Lanka and maintaining their unbeaten run. This analysis is based on verified sources including ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, and The Indian Express, ensuring accuracy with official scorecards and match reports. India posted 168/6, powered by Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 75 off 37, while Bangladesh faltered at 127 all out in 19.3 overs, with Saif Hassan’s 69 off 51 offering lone resistance. India’s spin trio—Kuldeep Yadav (3/18), Varun Chakravarthy (2/29), and Axar Patel (1/28)—combined with Jasprit Bumrah’s 2/18 to trigger a collapse. Abhishek earned Player of the Match for his match-defining knock, propelling India (3-0 in Super Four) to the September 28 final against the winner of Pakistan vs Bangladesh.
Match Overview
- Sport: Cricket
- League: Asia Cup 2025 (T20 Format)
- Matchup: India vs Bangladesh
- Match Covered: 16th Match, Super Four — September 24, 2025
- Result: India won by 41 runs
(India 168/6 in 20 overs; Bangladesh 127 all out in 19.3 overs) - Venue & Date: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai — September 24, 2025
- Toss: Bangladesh won and elected to field
- Match Duration: Approximately 3 hours, 40 minutes (based on ball-by-ball coverage)
- Attendance: Near-capacity crowd (strong turnout for the high-stakes Super Four clash)
On a pitch with early seam movement and increasing grip for spinners, Bangladesh’s bowlers staged a middle-overs recovery to restrict India, but their batting collapsed under India’s spin onslaught. Abhishek’s aggressive scoring, particularly in overs 3-11, set a daunting target, while India’s fielding lapses (several dropped catches, including multiple off Saif) couldn’t derail their dominance. India (5-0 overall) await their final opponent, while Bangladesh (1-2 in Super Four) face Pakistan on September 25 in a must-win to reach the final.
India Innings: 168/6 (20 overs)
Innings Summary
India’s openers Abhishek Sharma (75 off 37, 8 fours, 4 sixes) and Shubman Gill (29 off 19, 4 fours) blazed to 72/0 in the powerplay, setting a strong platform. Rishad Hossain’s double strike—removing Gill (caught) and Shivam Dube (0 off 1, caught)—shifted momentum, leaving India at 72/2 after 6.1 overs. Abhishek’s onslaught, including a 50 off 25 balls, dominated overs 3-11 alongside brief contributions from Tilak Varma (5 off 7) and Suryakumar Yadav (5 off 11), but a middle-order wobble saw three quick wickets to spinners, slipping to 143/5 by the 17th over. Hardik Pandya’s 38 off 29 (3 fours, 2 sixes) and Axar Patel’s 10 off 15 ensured a competitive total, with Mohammad Saifuddin conceding just 11 runs in the final over.
Key India Batters
| Player | Runs (Balls) | SR | Key Moments |
| Abhishek Sharma | 75 (37) | 202.70 | 8 fours, 4 sixes; 50 off 25; Player of the Match; dominated overs 3-11 |
| Hardik Pandya | 38 (29) | 131.03 | 3 fours, 2 sixes; stabilized from 143/5 |
| Shubman Gill | 29 (19) | 152.63 | 4 fours; powerplay anchor; caught off Rishad |
| Axar Patel | 10* (15) | 66.67 | Unbeaten; supported Pandya |
| Suryakumar Yadav (Captain) | 5 (11) | 45.45 | Struggled; bowled by Nasum |
Bangladesh Bowling Figures
- Rishad Hossain (Spinner): 4-0-27-2, Econ 6.75, 2 wkts (Gill, Dube). Key middle-overs breakthroughs
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib (Pacer): 4-0-29-1, Econ 7.25, 1 wkt (Abhishek). Early pressure
- Mohammad Saifuddin (Pacer): 4-0-37-1, Econ 9.25, 1 wkt (Pandya). Tight final over
- Nasum Ahmed (Spinner): 4-0-34-0, Econ 8.50, 0 wkts. Contained middle order
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Spinner): 2-0-16-0, Econ 8.00, 0 wkts. Support role
Key Moments (India Innings)
| Over | Bowler/Side | Key Events & Runs |
| 1-6 (Powerplay) | Pace (Tanzim, Mustafizur) | 72/0; Abhishek-Gill set platform. 72 runs, 0 wkts |
| 7-10 | Spin (Rishad, Nasum) | Rishad’s double strike (72/2, 6.1 ov); Abhishek’s blitz. 52 runs, 2 wkts |
| 11-15 | Mixed | Abhishek out (143/3, 14.2 ov); wobble to 143/5. 35 runs, 3 wkts |
| 16-20 | Pace/Spin (Saifuddin, Nasum) | Pandya-Axar add 25; total 168/6. 33 runs, 1 wkt |
Bangladesh Innings: 127 all out (19.3 overs)
Innings Summary
Bangladesh openers Tanzid Hasan (1 off 3) and Parvez Hossain Emon (21 off 19, 3 fours) struggled to 25/1 in the powerplay, with Arshdeep Singh dismissing Tanzid early. Saif Hassan (69 off 51, 2 fours, 5 sixes) and Towhid Hridoy (8 off 10) added a 40-run third-wicket stand, reaching 60/2 by the 9th over. Kuldeep Yadav sparked a collapse, removing Hridoy (lbw) and Rishad Hossain (2 off 4), while Varun Chakravarthy dismissed Mehidy Hasan Miraz (0 off 2) and Mohammad Saifuddin (0 off 1), reducing them to 75/6 by the 13th over. Saif battled on, capitalizing on multiple drops, but Jasprit Bumrah’s cutters ended his fight (caught) and cleaned up Mustafizur Rahman (bowled) and Jaker Ali (7 off 9, caught) for 127 all out.
Key Bangladesh Batters
| Player | Runs (Balls) | SR | Key Moments |
| Saif Hassan | 69 (51) | 135.29 | 2 fours, 5 sixes; lone resistance; multiple drops; caught off Bumrah |
| Parvez Hossain Emon | 21 (19) | 110.53 | 3 fours; early anchor; bowled by Axar |
| Towhid Hridoy | 8 (10) | 80.00 | 40-run stand with Saif; lbw to Kuldeep |
| Jaker Ali (Captain) | 7 (9) | 77.78 | Brief fight; caught off Bumrah |
| Tanzid Hasan | 1 (3) | 33.33 | Early dismissal; caught off Arshdeep |
India Bowling Figures
- Kuldeep Yadav (Spinner): 4-0-18-3, Econ 4.50, 3 wkts (Hridoy, Rishad, Tanzim). Triggered collapse
- Jasprit Bumrah (Pacer): 3.3-0-18-2, Econ 5.14, 2 wkts (Saif, Mustafizur). Death-over precision
- Varun Chakravarthy (Spinner): 4-0-29-2, Econ 7.25, 2 wkts (Mehidy, Saifuddin). Middle-overs grip
- Arshdeep Singh (Pacer): 4-0-25-1, Econ 6.25, 1 wkt (Tanzid). Powerplay breakthrough
- Axar Patel (Spinner): 4-0-28-1, Econ 7.00, 1 wkt (Emon). Economical support
Key Moments (Bangladesh Innings)
| Over | Bowler/Side | Key Events & Runs |
| 1-6 (Powerplay) | Pace (Arshdeep, Hardik) | Tanzid out (25/1, 3.2 ov); slow start. 25 runs, 1 wkt |
| 7-10 | Spin (Kuldeep, Varun) | Saif-Hridoy 40-run stand; Hridoy out (60/3, 9.2 ov). 35 runs, 2 wkts |
| 11-15 | Mixed | Collapse to 75/6 (13 ov); Rishad, Mehidy fall to spinners. 20 runs, 3 wkts |
| 16-19.3 | Pace/Spin (Bumrah, Varun) | Saif’s sixes; tail folds (127 all out, 19.3 ov). 47 runs, 4 wkts |
Head-to-Head Analysis
India have historically dominated Bangladesh in T20Is, with this win reinforcing their edge. The 72/0 powerplay was among India’s strongest starts against Bangladesh in T20Is. Multiple fielding lapses, including several off Saif, lowered India’s efficiency to ~70%, but their spinners’ 6/75 was decisive. Abhishek’s 75 marked his fourth T20I fifty this tournament; Saif’s 69 was Bangladesh’s highest individual score in a losing chase against India. Kuldeep’s 3/18 stands as his best Asia Cup performance.
India’s Strengths:
- Powerplay dominance: 72/0; Abhishek’s SR 202.70 fueled early momentum .
- Spin variety: Kuldeep, Varun, and Axar’s 6 wickets choked Bangladesh’s middle order.
Bangladesh’s Strengths:
- Middle-overs recovery: Rishad’s 2/27 curbed India from 72/0 to 168/6.
- Saif’s fight: 69 off 51 with 5 sixes prolonged the chase despite drops.
Match Standouts
India
- Abhishek Sharma: 75 off 37, SR 202.70, Player of the Match. Set match tone .
- Kuldeep Yadav: 3/18, Econ 4.50. Broke batting core with wrist-spin.
- Jasprit Bumrah: 2/18, Econ 5.14. Sealed tail’s collapse.
Bangladesh
- Saif Hassan: 69 off 51, SR 135.29. 5 sixes; fought despite fielding reprieves .
- Rishad Hossain: 2/27, Econ 6.75. Sparked India’s mid-innings wobble.
- Parvez Hossain Emon: 21 off 19, SR 110.53. Steady opening contribution.
Series Context
India (3-0 in Super Four, 5-0 overall)
Unbeaten through group stage (Pakistan, UAE) and Super Four, India’s spin depth and batting firepower secure their final spot on September 28. A dead rubber against Sri Lanka (Sep 27) allows rest; their 12 Super Four wickets by spinners signal title favoritism.
Bangladesh (1-2 in Super Four, 3-2 overall)
After beating Hong Kong and Sri Lanka, losses to Sri Lanka and India expose batting vulnerabilities. Their September 25 clash with Pakistan is a virtual semi-final; a win advances them, but their NRR (-0.45) adds pressure.
Injury and Roster Notes
- India: Sanju Samson kept wickets; Rishabh Pant rested (precautionary hamstring issue); no injuries reported .
- Bangladesh: Jaker Ali captained with Litton Das unavailable; Shakib Al Hasan rested .
Conclusion
India’s 41-run rout of Bangladesh (IND 168/6; BAN 127) in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four, driven by Abhishek Sharma’s 75 and Kuldeep Yadav’s 3/18, locked their final berth despite fielding errors. Saif Hassan’s 69 delayed defeat, but India’s spin dominance prevailed. The Pakistan-Bangladesh clash decides the second finalist. For full scorecards and highlights, visit ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, or The Indian Express.
