India vs United Arab Emirates Highlights, 2nd Match, Group B – Asia Cup 2025 | India Won by 9 Wickets

India win by 9 wickets!

Final Over: 1 1 4 (match ends at 4.3 overs)

IND: 60/1 in 4.3 overs

Gill finishes it off with a boundary!

Simranjeet Singh started the 5th over, but Shubman Gill wasted no time. After a single each for Gill and Suryakumar, Gill smashed a crunching four down the ground to seal the chase. India romp home at 60/1 in just 4.3 overs, a commanding nine-wicket victory to begin their Asia Cup campaign.

End of Over 4: India 54/1

Over 4: 1 1 1w 1 6 W 6

IND: 54/1 | CRR: 13.50 • RRR: 0.25 • Need 4 from 96b

Siddique gets Abhishek, but SKY blasts off immediately!

Junaid Siddique’s over had everything — runs, a wicket, and a stunning counterpunch. Abhishek Sharma looked in blazing form, adding a six over fine leg, but perished trying to take on a short ball, holing out to Haider at mid on after a rapid 30 off 16. Just as UAE celebrated, Suryakumar Yadav walked in and made his presence felt straight away, dispatching his very first ball for six over fine leg in trademark fashion. India remain in complete control at 54/1 after 4 overs, needing only 4 more runs.

End of Over 3: India 38/0

Over 3: 0 1w 2 0 0 6 4

IND: 38/0 | CRR: 12.66 • RRR: 1.17 • Need 20 from 102b

Abhishek lights up the over with a six and a four!

Dhruv Parashar’s introduction didn’t slow India down. After a couple of dot balls and a wide, Abhishek Sharma took charge — first lofting a stunning six over mid-off off the back foot, and then carving a one-bounce four over extra cover to end the over. He moves to 23 off 13 balls, looking in sublime touch. India are cruising at 38/0 after 3 overs, with Gill steady at the other end.

End of Over 2: India 25/0

Over 2: 0 1w 4 2 1 1 6

IND: 25/0 | CRR: 12.50 • RRR: 1.83 • Need 33 from 108b

Gill turns on the style with a big six to finish the over!

Muhammad Rohid’s first over went for 15 runs as Shubman Gill showed his full range. After a watchful start, Gill smacked a four through extra cover, punched a couple, and then unleashed a trademark flick over deep square leg for six. Abhishek Sharma also chipped in with a single, keeping the partnership ticking. India are off to a flying start at 25/0 after 2 overs.

End of Over 1: India 10/0

Over 1: 6 4 • • • •

IND: 10/0 | CRR: 10.00 • RRR: 2.52 • Need 48 from 114 balls

Abhishek Sharma launches India’s reply in style with a six and a four off Haider Ali’s opening over.

Chasing just 58, India made their intentions clear as Abhishek started with a fearless maximum over mid-off and followed it up with a crunching drive over cover. Haider did well to adjust later, slipping in dots with slower ones and yorkers, but India already have momentum. Gill is yet to face a ball, while Abhishek looks ready to keep swinging.

UAE All Out: 57 in 13.1 overs

Over 13.1: W

UAE: 57 all out | CRR: 4.33

Kuldeep Yadav seals it with his fourth wicket as UAE crumble.

Kuldeep produced the finishing blow, getting Haider Ali caught behind via a sharp googly that gripped and turned back in. Haider reviewed in disbelief, but with no reviews left, he had to walk back for 1. Kuldeep closed with a brilliant four-wicket haul, supported by Dube’s three and tight spells from Varun and Axar. UAE bowled out for just 57, leaving India a target of 58 — a golden chance to boost their net run rate in the chase.

End of Over 13: UAE 56/9

Over 13: W 0 W 0 1w W 0 1

UAE: 56/9 | CRR: 4.30

Shivam Dube rips through UAE with a double strike in the over.

Dube struck first by trapping Parashar lbw with one that nipped back sharply, sending him back for just 1. Soon after, Junaid Siddique fell into the trap trying to go big but only managed a miscued hit to Suryakumar at mid-on. Rohid, the last man in, managed to get off the mark with a single, but UAE are now nine down and on the brink. India smell blood with Dube leading the way, boasting figures of 3/3 after two overs.

End of Over 12: UAE 54/7

Over 12: 0 W 1 0 0 1

UAE: 54/7 | CRR: 4.50

Axar Patel joins the wicket column as UAE sink further.

Simranjeet Singh’s stay came to an end when Axar got one to grip and turn back in, trapping him lbw. A review was taken but only confirmed the umpire’s call, sending Simranjeet back for 1. Haider Ali and Parashar managed a single each, but India’s spinners continue to tighten the screws. At the end of 12 overs, UAE are tottering at 54/7, staring at a collapse.

End of Over 11: UAE 52/6

Over 11: 0 0 W 0 0 1

UAE: 52/6 | CRR: 4.72

Shivam Dube makes an instant impact, striking in his very first over.

Dube joined the party with a beautiful delivery in the channel that kissed Asif Khan’s outside edge, and Samson did the rest with a sharp catch behind the stumps. The rest of the over was tight, with Simranjeet Singh finally spoiling the wicket-maiden with a single off the last ball. UAE continue to slide, now 52/6 after 11 overs, with India’s bowlers all over them.

End of Over 10: UAE 51/5

Over 10: 0 0 0 1 0 0

UAE: 51/5 | CRR: 5.10

Varun Chakravarthy keeps UAE tied down with a probing over.

Only a single came off the 10th as Chakravarthy tested both batters with his variations. Asif Khan survived a close lbw call that went to review but was shown to be spinning past leg stump. Parashar too had a review drama – initially given out, but replays confirmed a big inside edge. Despite the reprieves, UAE continue to crawl with just 51 runs on the board at the halfway stage, while India’s spinners have UAE on the ropes at 51/5 after 10 overs.

End of Over 9: UAE 50/5

Over 9: W • 1 W 2 W

UAE: 50/5 | CRR: 5.55

Kuldeep Yadav turns the game with a triple strike in one over!

Kuldeep’s return has been nothing short of magical. He first tempted Chopra into a mistimed loft, with Gill taking a safe catch at long on. Then came the big breakthrough – UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem trapped lbw by a darting delivery, confirmed by three reds on ball tracking. The coup de grâce followed as Kaushik, completely bamboozled by a googly, saw his stumps rattled. From 47/2, UAE have collapsed to 50/5, with Kuldeep boasting figures of 3 wickets in two overs. India firmly in charge at the halfway mark of the innings.

End of Over 8: UAE 47/2

Over 8: • • • 1 1 •

UAE: 47/2 | CRR: 5.87

Axar Patel keeps UAE quiet with a tight over, conceding just two runs.

Axar Patel returned for his second over and bowled with accuracy around the wicket. Muhammad Waseem tried to innovate with reverse sweeps and cross-batted strokes, but found no success. Rahul Chopra managed a sweep for a single, while Waseem could only drive down the ground for another. With just 2 runs off the over, the Indian spinners are starting to apply the squeeze. After 8 overs, UAE are 47/2 with Waseem on 19 from 20 and Chopra on 3 from 6.

End of Over 7: UAE 45/2

Over 7: 1 • 1 1 1 •

UAE: 45/2 | CRR: 6.42

Kuldeep Yadav keeps it tight in his first over, giving away just four runs.

Kuldeep Yadav was introduced into the attack and immediately settled into his rhythm. Mixing up his lengths and slipping in a googly or two, he conceded only four singles in the over. Both Rahul Chopra and Muhammad Waseem looked cautious against him, unable to break free. With spin now in play from both ends, India will look to squeeze UAE further. After 7 overs, UAE are 45/2 — Chopra on 2, Waseem steady at 18.

End of Over 6: UAE 41/2

Over 6: 4 • • • 4 4

UAE: 41/2 | CRR: 6.83

Waseem takes on Bumrah with three classy boundaries to close the powerplay!

Jasprit Bumrah bowled the sixth over but Muhammad Waseem seized the momentum for UAE. After three dots, Waseem unleashed his strokes — first a flowing drive through the off side, then a carved shot over backward point, and finally a neat clip behind square off a low full toss. The over produced 12 runs, lifting UAE’s run rate at the end of the powerplay. They head into the middle overs at 41/2 in 6 overs, with Waseem looking set on 16 from 12 balls, while Rahul Chopra is yet to get off the mark.

End of Over 5: UAE 29/2

Over 5: 1 • 2 W • •

UAE: 29/2 | CRR: 5.80

Chakravarthy joins the party, removing Zohaib to leave UAE two down.

Varun Chakravarthy was introduced into the attack and struck in his very first over. After Waseem picked up a single, Zohaib managed a streaky two but then fell trying to go inside-out. Chakravarthy got one to drift and grip, forcing a miscued shot that Kuldeep Yadav pouched brilliantly at backward point. Rahul Chopra joined his skipper at the crease but looked tentative, surviving a big LBW shout in the final ball of the over. UAE’s flying start has slowed — they are 29/2 after 5 overs, with Waseem on 4 and Chopra yet to score.

End of Over 4: UAE 26/1

Over 4: • • W 1 • •

UAE: 26/1 | CRR: 6.50

Bumrah strikes with a searing yorker to castle Sharafu!

Jasprit Bumrah returned for his second over and instantly made the difference. After keeping it tight with slower balls and short-of-a-length deliveries, he produced a trademark yorker that clattered into Sharafu’s off stump, ending the opener’s lively knock of 22 from 17 balls. Muhammad Waseem managed a single, while Zohaib, new at the crease, survived two testing deliveries. India break through just as the opening stand looked dangerous — UAE now 26/1 after 4 overs.

End of Over 3: UAE 25/0

Over 3: 1 • 2 • 6 •

UAE: 25/0 | CRR: 8.33

Sharafu lights up the over with a huge six over extra cover off Axar Patel.

Axar Patel came into the attack around the wicket and mixed his lengths well, but Alishan Sharafu kept finding ways to score. After a sharp single from Waseem, Sharafu chipped two over the bowler’s head and then produced the shot of the over – a clean strike over extra cover for six. Despite a few dot balls, nine runs came off the over. UAE move to 25 without loss, with Sharafu cruising on 22 from 16 balls and Waseem on 2.

End of Over 2: UAE 16/0

Over 2: 1 • • • 1w • 4

UAE: 16/0 | CRR: 8.00

Sharafu whips Bumrah for a stylish boundary to keep UAE’s momentum going.

Jasprit Bumrah shared the new ball and kept things tight initially with his variations, but Alishan Sharafu broke free with a cracking whip behind square for four. A wide down the leg side and a single to Waseem made it a steady over, adding six runs in total. After two overs, UAE are 16/0, with Sharafu on 14 from 11 deliveries and Waseem on 1.

End of Over 1: UAE 10/0

Over 1: 2 • • 4 4 •

UAE: 10/0 | CRR: 10.00

Sharafu gets UAE off to a flier with two boundaries in Hardik’s first over.

Hardik Pandya started with the new ball, but Alishan Sharafu was quick to pounce on the loose deliveries. After opening his account with a couple, he unleashed back-to-back fours – one thick outside edge flying over slip and another slashed past backward point. Though Hardik adjusted with tighter lengths later, the damage was done early. UAE sit comfortably at 10 without loss after the opening over, with Sharafu on 10 off 6 balls and Waseem yet to face a delivery.

Team Line-ups

India and UAE announce their Playing XIs for the 2nd match of Group A.

Toss Update

India win the toss and elect to bowl first at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Suryakumar Yadav, after winning the toss against UAE’s captain Muhammad Waseem, opts to bowl first, aiming to leverage India’s strong bowling attack led by Jasprit Bumrah and spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy. The decision aligns with India’s strategy to chase under lights, given the pitch’s potential to assist bowlers early. Yadav emphasizes a focused approach, drawing confidence from India’s recent performances, with no changes to the squad from their last outing.

Pitch Report

The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium has a few cracks and bare patches, suggesting a two-paced surface.

Russel Arnold says the conditions should remain the same throughout. The square boundaries are skewed – 62m to one side and 75m to the other. There are a few cracks but they won’t come into play, he says, and the pitch looks rock hard. There are a few bare patches too, meaning it could be slightly two-paced and unpredictable. Manjrekar chimes in, saying that it is quite clear which end spinners and seamers would want to operate from because one end seems barer than the other. A score around 160-170 might be competitive, with bowlers likely to find assistance if they hit the right areas.

Match Status

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