Asia Cup 2025: Who won yesterday's game between UAE vs India, Match 2?

Team India made a dominating start to their Asia Cup 2025 campaign, crushing hosts UAE by nine wickets in Dubai on September 10. The Men in Blue first bundled out UAE for just 57 runs in 13.1 overs before chasing down the target in only 27 balls.

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After winning the toss, captain Suryakumar Yadav chose to bowl first. India went with Sanju Samson as wicketkeeper-batter ahead of Jitesh Sharma, while Abhishek Sharma and vice-captain Shubman Gill opened the batting.

With the ball, India’s attack was relentless. UAE started with a steady 26-run opening stand in 3.4 overs. But Jasprit Bumrah broke through with a stunning yorker to dismiss Alishan Sharafu for 22 off 17 balls. Their only other notable partnership was the 18-run stand between skipper Muhammad Waseem and wicketkeeper Rahul Chopra.

After that, the collapse was dramatic. From 47/2, UAE crumbled to 57 all out, losing eight wickets for just 10 runs. India’s spin-trio and all-rounders ran riot. Kuldeep Yadav starred with 4/7 in 2.1 overs. Shivam Dube produced a surprise impact with 3/4 in two overs. Varun Chakaravarthy and Axar Patel picked up one wicket each.        

Let’s take a look at India’s Chase

Chasing the low total, Abhishek Sharma and Gill attacked from the start. They added 48 runs in just 3.5 overs. Abhishek struck 30 off 16 balls at a strike rate of 187.50, while Gill stayed unbeaten on 20 off nine balls at 222.22. India wrapped up the chase inside five overs, winning with nine wickets to spare.

Kuldeep Yadav was named Player of the Match for his brilliant spell. With this emphatic win, India now top Group A with two points and a massive net run rate of +10.483. Their next game is the much-awaited clash against Pakistan on September 14. Meanwhile, UAE will aim for a stronger show when they face Oman on September 15.

Brief scores:

India won the toss and elected to bowl first

UAE: 57/10 (13.1) 

Alishan Sharafu 22 (17), Muhammad Waseem 19 (22), Kuldeep Yadav 4/7, Shivam Dube 3/4

India: 60/1 (4.3)

Abhishek Sharma 30 (16), Shubman Gill 20* (9), Junaid Siddique 1/16 

India won the match by 9 wickets.

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