India demolished hosts UAE by nine wickets in their Asia Cup 2025 opener, bundling them out for a record-low 57 before chasing the target in just 4.3 overs at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This article unpacks the match with player stats, innings breakdowns, key moments, and context, sourced from verified outlets like. Kuldeep Yadav’s devastating 4/7 triggered UAE’s collapse, while Abhishek Sharma’s fireworks powered India’s quickest T20I chase ever. Below, we break down the lopsided affair.
Match Overview
- Sport: Cricket
- League: Asia Cup 2025 (T20 Format)
- Matchup: UAE vs India Match Player Stats
- Match Covered: 2nd Match, Group A — September 10, 2025
- Result: India won by 9 wickets (with 93 balls remaining) (UAE 57 all out; India 60/1 in 4.3 overs)
- Venue & Date: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai — September 10, 2025
- Toss: India won and elected to field
- Match Duration: 2 hours, 45 minutes
- Attendance: ~22,000
India’s bowlers ran riot on a pitch offering early seam and spin grip, reducing UAE from 48/2 to 57 all out in 13.1 overs—their lowest total against India in T20Is. The chase, completed inside the powerplay, marked India’s shortest completed T20I (106 balls total) and one of the highest balls spared in a win by a full-member side (93). UAE coach Lalchand Rajput admitted his batters were “overawed by India’s big names.”
UAE Innings: 57 all out (13.1 overs)
Innings Summary
UAE’s top order showed early promise, reaching 47/2 after the powerplay, with captain Muhammad Waseem’s aggressive 18 off 10 including three fours off Jasprit Bumrah. But Kuldeep Yadav’s ninth over—three wickets for one run—sparked a catastrophic collapse, losing eight for 10 in five overs. India used six bowlers, five taking wickets, as UAE’s middle order crumbled against spin and medium pace. Shivam Dube’s 3/4 added to the carnage on a surface where the average first innings score is around 145 in T20Is.
Key UAE Batters
| Player | Runs (Balls) | SR | Key Moments |
| Muhammad Waseem (Captain) | 18 (10) | 180.00 | Three fours off Bumrah; lbw to Kuldeep |
| Alishan Sharafu | 10 (12) | 83.33 | Early anchor; yorked by Bumrah |
| Rahul Chopra (WK) | 9 (8) | 112.50 | Holed out to long-on off Axar |
| Asif Khan | 2 (7) | 28.57 | Struggled vs spin; lbw review failed |
| Harshit Kaushik | 0 (1) | 0.00 | Bowled by Kuldeep’s wrong’un |
India Bowling Figures
- Kuldeep Yadav (Spinner): 3.1-1-7-4, Econ 2.20, 4 wkts (Waseem, Kaushik, Khan, Parashar). Ninth-over hat-trick of wickets; Player of the Match.
- Shivam Dube (Medium-pacer): 2-0-4-3, Econ 2.00, 3 wkts (Chopra, Rohid, Siddique). Medium-pace swing dismantled tail.
- Jasprit Bumrah (Pacer): 3-0-21-1, Econ 7.00, 1 wkt (Sharafu). Rare three powerplay overs; yorker breakthrough.
- Varun Chakravarthy (Spinner): 2-0-10-1, Econ 5.00, 1 wkt (Zohaib). Mystery spin struck early.
- Axar Patel (All-rounder): 2-0-11-1, Econ 5.50, 1 wkt (Chopra). Arm-ball holed out opener.
Key Moments (UAE Innings)
| Over | Bowler/Side | Key Events & Runs |
| 1-6 (Powerplay) | Pace (Bumrah, Arshdeep) | Sharafu yorked (22/1, 5.4 ov); Waseem aggressive but steady. 47/2 at end. |
| 7-8 | Spin intro (Varun, Axar) | Zohaib bowled (48/3, 7.2 ov); Chopra holed out (50/4, 8.1 ov). Pressure mounts. |
| 9 | Kuldeep spin | Collapse: Waseem lbw, Kaushik bowled, Khan lbw (50/5 from 48/2). 1 run, 3 wkts. |
| 10-12 | Mixed attack | Dube strikes twice (57/9, 12.1 ov). Dot-heavy: 7 runs. |
| 13.1 | Kuldeep finish | Parashar lbw; all out for 57. |
India Innings: 60/1 (4.3 overs)
Innings Summary
Needing just 58, India exploded in the powerplay, racing to 60/1. Abhishek Sharma’s 30 off 16—starting with a first-ball six off Haider Ali—set an electric tone, including two more sixes and a four. His dismissal for 30 (caught off Junaid Siddique) barely paused momentum, as Shubman Gill (20* off 9) smashed the winning four. Captain Suryakumar Yadav (7* off 2) watched from the non-striker’s end. This 4.3-over chase is India’s quickest T20I finish.
Key India Batters
| Player | Runs (Balls) | SR | Key Moments |
| Abhishek Sharma | 30 (16) | 187.50 | First-ball six; two more sixes, one four; caught late |
| Shubman Gill | 20* (9) | 222.22 | Winning four down the ground; unbeaten finisher |
| Suryakumar Yadav (Captain) | 7* (2) | 350.00 | Quick singles; watched chase from crease |
UAE Bowling Figures
- Junaid Siddique (Pacer): 1.3-0-15-1, Econ 10.00, 1 wkt (Abhishek). Lone scalp but leaked runs.
- Haider Ali (Pacer): 1-0-14-0, Econ 14.00, 0 wkts. First-ball six to Abhishek.
- Muhammad Jawadullah (Pacer): 1-0-13-0, Econ 13.00, 0 wkts. Struggled in powerplay.
- Saghir Khan (Spinner): 1-0-18-0, Econ 18.00, 0 wkts. Expensive over.
Key Moments (India Innings)
| Over | Bowler/Side | Key Events & Runs |
| 1 | Haider Ali (Pace) | Abhishek’s first-ball six; boundaries flow. 14 runs, no wkt. |
| 2-3 | Pace mix | Abhishek adds two sixes, one four; Gill joins. 26 runs total. |
| 4 | Spin attempt | Steady scoring; 50/0 at end. 14 runs. |
| 4.3 | Junaid Siddique | Abhishek caught (60/1); Gill’s four wins it. 6 runs, 1 wkt. |
Head-to-Head Analysis
India lead UAE 2-0 in T20Is (previous win: 2016 Asia Cup). This 9-wicket margin with 93 balls spare is India’s biggest T20I victory by balls remaining, surpassing their 81-ball win over Scotland in 2021. UAE’s 57 is their lowest vs India; the 117-run aggregate is the lowest in India-UAE T20Is. India’s bowlers dominated (Econ 4.35), while UAE’s leaked 8.57 in the chase. This rout boosts India’s NRR atop Group A, underscoring the gulf ahead of their Pakistan clash.
India’s Strengths:
- Bowling variety: Spin (Kuldeep 4/7) and medium-pace (Dube 3/4) choked UAE.
- Powerplay fireworks: 60/1 in 4.3 overs.
UAE’s Strengths:
- Early top-order fight: 47/2 after powerplay.
- Recent tri-series form vs Pak/Afg, but overawed here.
Match Standouts
India
- Kuldeep Yadav: 4/7, Player of the Match. First T20I since the 2024 World Cup final; ninth-over collapse trigger.
- Abhishek Sharma: 30 off 16, SR 187.50. First-ball six; set explosive tone.
- Shivam Dube: 3/4. 5/15 in last two T20Is; batting depth justified selection.
UAE
- Muhammad Waseem: 18 off 10, SR 180.00. Three fours vs Bumrah; brief resistance.
- Alishan Sharafu: 10 off 12. Anchored start before yorker.
- Junaid Siddique: 1/15 in 1.3 overs. Sole wicket in chase.
Series Context
India (1-0, Top of Group A)
World champions under Suryakumar Yadav end a 15-toss losing streak with a statement win, blending youth (Abhishek, Gill) and experience (Bumrah, Kuldeep). NRR boost sets up Pakistan showdown (Sep 14).
UAE (0-1, Bottom of Group A)
Hosts, fresh from tri-series promise vs Pakistan/Afghanistan, were humbled; coach Rajput eyes T20 WC push. Next: Oman (Sep 15).
Injury and Roster Notes
India: Full strength; Kuldeep returns post-England bench stint. Unchanged from squad announcement.
UAE: No injuries; Waseem led unchanged XI.
Conclusion
India thrashed UAE by 9 wickets in their Asia Cup 2025 opener (UAE 57; IND 60/1), with Kuldeep’s 4/7 sparking a collapse and Abhishek’s blitz sealing a record chase. This dominant display warns rivals, amplifying hype for India-Pakistan while boosting India’s NRR. For full scorecards and highlights, visit ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, BBC Sport, NDTV Sports, or Hindustan Times.
