IND vs UAE Cricket Score: India crush UAE in Asia Cup match, win by massive margin

Suryakumar Yadav, India captain: “At the toss, we wanted to see how the wicket was playing, and it was the same in the second innings. As for our match fees with an early finish, that we’ll talk about later (laughs). It was a clinical performance from the boys. We wanted good energy and attitude in the field, and that carried over into batting. Many of the boys were here during the Champions Trophy, so we had some familiarity with the conditions. The pitch looked good but on the slower side, and with the heat, we thought spinners might get some dominance, but Hardik, Bumrah, and Dube provided great support.

Abhishek is a phenomenal batter, which is why he is the world number one right now. He always puts the team first, regardless of the score, which is incredible. Regarding a message to Pakistan, we are all excited and everyone wants to play well; we’re really looking forward to it.”

Abhishek Sharma’s aggressive innings comes to an end at 30 from 16 balls. Attempting a mid-wicket shot off a hard-length ball, he fails to connect properly. Haider Ali at mid-on reacts instantly, moving left to take a sharp catch, leaving Abhishek walking back after a lively knock.

India move to 38/0 after 3 overs, adding 13 runs this over. Abhishek Sharma continues his blazing form, scoring 23 off 13 balls with 2 fours and 2 sixes. Shubman Gill remains at 13 from 5 balls, also with a four and a six. Dhruv Parashar and Muhammad Rohid have bowled one over each, conceding 13 and 15 runs respectively. The required 20 runs from 102 balls keeps India well on track.

Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma continue their aggressive start, adding 15 runs in the second over. Gill moves to 13 off 5 balls, with a boundary and a six, while Abhishek is on 11 from 7 deliveries, also hitting a four and a six. Muhammad Rohid concedes 15 runs, and Haider Ali has given away 10 in his over. India’s CRR climbs to 12.50, needing just 33 from 108 balls.

India openers have set the tone with 10 runs off the first over. Abhishek Sharma is already in rhythm, scoring 10 off 6 balls, including a four and a six. Shubman Gill is yet to face a ball. Haider Ali concedes 10 runs in his first over. India need 48 from 114 balls at a required run rate of 2.52.

Kuldeep Yadav grabbed 4 wickets, running through UAE’s middle and lower order. His brilliant bowling performance played a key role in restricting the visitors to a record-low total against India.

The visitors showed early promise as Sharafu and Waseem struck some elegant boundaries. However, the momentum didn’t last long. Following the fall of the openers, UAE’s innings crumbled, losing wickets rapidly from 47-2 to 57 all out, with India’s bowlers running through the lineup with ruthless efficiency.

Kuldeep Yadav delivers yet another masterclass in wrist-spin, removing Haider Ali with a googly that spins back in sharply. The batter gets a faint edge off his pad, and Samson takes a clean catch behind the stumps. With no reviews left, Haider walks back for 1 from 2 balls, and UAE are bowled out for a mere 57, ending a night of utter dominance for India.

UAE slide further to 56/9 after 13 overs, conceding only 2 runs and losing a pair of wickets. Muhammad Rohid has scored 1 from 2 balls, and Haider Ali has just begun with 1 off 1. Dube’s lethal wrist-spin yields 3 wickets for 3 runs, and Axar Patel keeps up the pressure with 3 overs, 1 wicket, and 13 runs.

Junaid Siddique fails to connect properly with a Dube delivery, sending the ball high into the air. Suryakumar Yadav completes the catch with ease, and Siddique walks back for 0 from 3 balls. UAE continue to slide under pressure, with Dube picking up yet another wicket.

Dube delivers a full, seaming ball outside off that nips back in, beating Dhruv Parashar’s defensive attempt. The ball strikes his front pad, prompting an immediate appeal. Parashar goes for a review, but UltraEdge shows no contact with the bat, and ball-tracking confirms middle stump is hit. The decision stands, and Parashar is out for 1 off 7 deliveries, as UAE lose yet another key wicket.

Axar Patel strikes with a fullish-length delivery just outside off, gripping the surface and turning sharply back in. Simranjeet Singh swipes across the line and misses, getting struck in front. The umpire raises his finger immediately, and Singh opts for a review. Despite some uncertainty with UltraEdge, ball-tracking confirms it’s clipping the outside of leg stump. Umpire’s Call stands, and Simranjeet Singh walks back after scoring just 1 run from 5 balls.

UAE struggle to 52/6 after 11 overs, adding only a single run and losing a crucial wicket in the over. Simranjeet Singh is on 1 from 3 balls, and Dhruv Parashar has yet to open his account. Shivam Dube grabbed a wicket for just 1 run in the over, while Varun Chakravarthy keeps up the pressure with 2 overs, 1 wicket, and 4 runs conceded.

Dube strikes with a textbook seam delivery, bowling back of a length in the corridor of uncertainty. The ball moved away slightly off the surface, drawing Asif Khan into a loose shot. The edge flew low, but Samson did well to snap it up cleanly. Asif Khan is dismissed for just 2 runs off 7 balls, leaving UAE reeling with another setback.

The halfway stage sees UAE in deep trouble at 51/5 after 10 overs, managing only one run in the latest over. Dhruv Parashar remains scoreless from three balls, and Asif Khan has inched to 2 off 4. Varun Chakravarthy’s accuracy has fetched him 1 for 4 in two overs, while Kuldeep Yadav’s magical spell of 3 for 7 in two overs has broken the back of the UAE innings.

Chakravarthy appealed passionately after his googly jagged back into Asif Khan, hitting him on the pads. Though initially turned down, India opted for a review at the bowler’s insistence. The replay showed there was no bat involved, but the delivery was missing leg stump by some distance. The decision stayed not out, costing India a review.

Kuldeep Yadav delivers yet another blow with his clever spin, sending Harshit Kaushik back early. The batter lasted only two deliveries before being undone by the turn, losing his stumps for 2 runs. India tighten their grip as UAE lose another wicket in quick succession.

Kuldeep Yadav continues to trouble the batters with his wrist-spin, this time knocking over Harshit Kaushik. Looking to play confidently, Kaushik misread the delivery and saw his stumps rattled. He departs after scoring 2 runs from 2 balls, giving India another quick wicket.

Muhammad Waseem’s stay at the crease ends with a crucial lbw dismissal off Kuldeep Yadav. The ball struck him right in front, sparking an immediate appeal. Though Waseem opted for a review, technology showed no reprieve. He walks back after scoring 19 runs from 22 balls, handing India another breakthrough.

Rahul Chopra’s innings comes to an end as he tries to go big against Kuldeep Yadav. The shot doesn’t connect well and lands in the safe hands of Shubman Gill. Chopra walks back after a brief stay, managing just 3 runs off 7 balls.

Axar Patel delivers a slower one on a good length around middle and off, and Rahul Chopra gets down low to play the sweep. He connects well enough to guide the ball toward deep backward square leg and collects a single.

At the end of six overs, UAE are 41/2 with a run rate of 6.83. The over yielded 12 runs, giving the innings some momentum after early setbacks. Skipper Muhammad Waseem is looking solid on 16 from 12 balls, striking three boundaries, while Rahul Chopra is yet to open his account after two deliveries. For India, Jasprit Bumrah has been impressive with figures of 3-0-19-1, while Varun Chakravarthy has started tightly, conceding only three runs in his first over.

Suryakumar Yadav’s India lineup features Sanju Samson, though with a change in his batting position. Arshdeep Singh misses out, a somewhat surprising decision, but it reflects India’s recent strategy of strengthening batting depth.

UAE XI: Muhammad Zohaib, Muhammad Waseem (capt), Asif Khan, Alishan Sharafu, Rahul Chopra (wk), Dhruv Parashar, Harshit Kaushik, Haider Ali, Muhammad Rohid, Junaid Siddique, Simranjeet Singh

India XI: Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (capt), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah

The toss is underway with Suryakumar Yadav and Waseem in the middle alongside Sanjay Manjrekar. After Waseem called heads, tails it was—India has won the toss and will bowl first. The conditions are humid, so dew may play a role, but the team is flexible with their plans. Having arrived early, the players appear ready and well-prepared.

If India goes with a pace-heavy strategy, Arshdeep Singh is likely to be preferred over Harshit Rana, with the number 8 spot temporarily filled by an all-rounder. Leaving out the team’s best T20I seamer would be a risky move. The final playing XI should become clear soon, with the toss scheduled at 5 PM IST.

“One thing is for sure: we can’t expect totals above 200, and low-scoring thrillers are likely,” say experts. The grassy pitch in Dubai has also given India a selection dilemma, with early indications suggesting their bowling attack may be less spin-heavy than it was during the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year.

Sony Sports Network is the official broadcaster of Asia Cup 2025 in India. The India vs UAE match will air live on Sony Sports Ten 1, Ten 1 HD, Ten 5, and Ten 5 HD from 8:00 PM IST. Fans can also stream the game live on the SonyLIV app, while all Asia Cup 2025 matches will be available on OTTPlay.

India must choose between Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav for their playing XI. Both spinners have been in outstanding form since the IPL, and it will be interesting to see who fits into Suryakumar Yadav’s plans for the tournament.