India vs United Arab Emirates Highlights, Asia Cup 2025: India record their fastest win in the history of T20

That’s a wrap for tonight! India dominated the UAE with sheer firepower, leaving no doubt about their might. Stay tuned for tomorrow as Bangladesh take on Hong Kong to start their Asia Cup journey.

Muhammad Waseem, UAE captain: “We started well as a batting team, but losing wickets in clusters cost us the game. India is a brilliant team, bowling exceptionally and executing plans for every batter. They are truly the number one team. As a team, we need to learn from our mistakes and come back stronger.”

Kuldeep Yadav was the standout bowler as India crushed the UAE in their Asia Cup 2025 opener. Bowling with precision and guile, Kuldeep returned figures of 1-0-4-0, keeping the UAE batsmen under constant pressure. His deceptive spin and ability to control the flow of runs ensured that the chasing target remained comfortably within India’s reach.

Kuldeep’s performance, combined with the explosive batting of Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma, highlighted India’s dominance in all departments. His contribution was crucial in stifling the UAE innings and setting the stage for a record-breaking chase.

Shubman Gill was the star of India’s T20I against the UAE, scoring 13 runs off just 5 balls with a strike rate of 260.00. Gill’s explosive hitting included 1 four and 1 six, setting the tone for a lightning-fast chase. His aggressive approach helped India reach the target of 58 in just 4.3 overs, marking the fastest chase by India in Men’s T20Is by overs.

Gill’s quick-fire innings, combined with Abhishek Sharma’s power-hitting, ensured that India never faced any real pressure, showcasing their dominance from the very start. His ability to capitalize on even slight scoring opportunities made the chase look effortless and highlighted his role as a game-changer at the top of the order.

Abhishek Sharma played a blistering innings in India’s T20I against the UAE, scoring 30 runs off just 16 balls at a strike rate of 187.50. Coming in at the top order, Sharma set the tone for the chase with a mix of power-hitting and precise placement. He smashed 2 fours and 3 sixes, helping India reach the target of 58 in just 4.3 overs, marking the fastest chase by India in Men’s T20Is by overs.

Sharma’s aggressive start not only relieved any pressure on the middle order but also kept the scoring rate consistently high, allowing India to dominate from the outset. His innings was key to India’s comfortable and record-setting victory over the UAE.

Shivam Dube had a sensational impact with the ball in India’s dominant win over the UAE. He bowled 2 overs, conceding just 4 runs while picking up 3 crucial wickets at an economy of 2.00, helping India restrict UAE to a mere 57/10 in 13.1 overs. His three-wicket haul was instrumental in breaking key partnerships, especially in the middle overs, putting India in a commanding position.

Interestingly, Dube did not get a chance to bat as India chased the target in just 4.3 overs, showcasing the team’s explosive top order. His all-round potential remains a key asset for India in T20Is, especially in games requiring breakthroughs in tight situations.

India registered their fastest chase in Men’s T20Is today, reaching the target in just 4.3 overs against the U.A.E. Their previous quickest chases include 6.3 overs versus Scotland in Dubai 2021 and 9.2 overs against Bangladesh in Hangzhou 2023.

India needed just four and a half overs to seal a dominant victory. Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill showcased their power, playing some breathtaking strokes, even without the pressure of a challenging target. SKY also joined the party with a maximum, leaving India satisfied with a stellar evening’s performance.

Simranjeet Singh serves a short, wide delivery and Gill doesn’t miss. He drives it down the ground, leaving mid on rooted, as India seal a massive win to kick off their Asia Cup campaign.

Abhishek Sharma is out after a breezy cameo of 30 off 16 balls. Facing a hard-length delivery on middle and leg, he shuffles across his stumps to play a shot over mid-wicket but mistimes it. Haider Ali reacts quickly at mid-on, dives to his left, and takes a clean catch. Both Haider and Siddique celebrate as Abhishek walks back.

Junaid Siddique bowls a half-tracker down leg, and Abhishek Sharma makes no mistake—steps inside the line and smashes it over fine leg for another SIX!

Abhishek Sharma wastes no time in sending Parashar’s delivery flying! The ball is full outside off, and Abhishek steps forward with perfect timing, dispatching it over mid-off for a massive six. The crowd erupts as he continues his aggressive start.

Shubman Gill wastes no time showcasing his hitting prowess. Facing Muhammad Rohid, he unleashes a spectacular six, sending the ball soaring over the boundary. That’s a Gill special!

Abhishek wastes no time! Haider Ali bowls a full delivery outside off, and Abhishek lunges forward, sending it soaring over mid-off for a spectacular six.

Kuldeep Yadav was the standout performer for India, claiming four crucial wickets to dismantle the UAE batting line-up. His sharp spin and variations left the visitors struggling, helping India bowl them out for just 57.

UAE started brightly, with Sharafu and Waseem finding the boundary a few times and looking set for a solid total. But once both openers were dismissed, the innings quickly unraveled. From 47-2, UAE collapsed to 57 all out as India’s bowlers tore through the middle and lower order with precision.

Kuldeep Yadav finishes off the UAE innings with a sensational fourth wicket. A googly pitched on a good length outside off grips the surface and spins back sharply. Haider Ali nibbles at it, and the ball flicks the flap of his front pad before being safely pouched by Samson behind the stumps. With UAE out of reviews, the decision stands, and the innings comes to a close at 57 all out.

After 13 overs, UAE are in deep trouble at 56 for 9, losing two wickets and adding only 2 runs in the over. Muhammad Rohid is on 1 from 2 balls, while Haider Ali has 1 from his first delivery. Shivam Dube continues his brilliant spell, picking up 3 wickets for just 3 runs in two overs, while Axar Patel maintains control with 1 for 13 from 3 overs.

Shivam Dube strikes again, this time removing Junaid Siddique for a duck. Siddique shanks the delivery high into the air, and Suryakumar Yadav positions himself perfectly to take the catch. Siddique departs after 3 balls without troubling the scorers, leaving UAE in further trouble.

Shivam Dube gets Dhruv Parashar trapped in front with a full delivery just outside off that seams back sharply. Parashar doesn’t move his feet much and swings across, getting struck on the front pad. He opts for a review, but UltraEdge shows no bat involvement, and ball-tracking confirms the ball would have hit middle stump. With UAE out of reviews, Parashar departs for 1 run from 7 balls, giving Dube his second wicket.

At the end of 12 overs, UAE are in deep trouble at 54 for 7, adding just 2 runs while losing another wicket. Dhruv Parashar has managed only 1 run from 6 balls, and new batter Haider Ali is on 1 from his first delivery. Axar Patel continues his impressive spell with figures of 1 for 13 in 3 overs, while Shivam Dube remains economical, picking up a wicket and conceding just 1 run in his over.

Axar Patel gets Simranjeet Singh trapped in front with a turning delivery pitched just outside off stump. Singh tries to swipe across but misses, and the on-field umpire raises his finger. After a cautious review, UltraEdge shows a flat line but ball-tracking confirms the ball clips the outside of leg stump. Umpire’s Call rules, and Singh is dismissed for 1 from 5 balls, leaving UAE deeper in trouble.

At the end of 11 overs, UAE are reeling at 52 for 6, losing another wicket and scoring just one run in the over. Simranjeet Singh has chipped in with 1 run from 3 balls, while Dhruv Parashar remains scoreless. India’s spinners continue to dominate — Shivam Dube picked up a wicket while conceding only 1 run, and Varun Chakravarthy remains economical with figures of 1 for 4 in two overs.

Shivam Dube gets in on the act with a beautifully bowled back-of-a-length delivery in the channel. The ball seams away just enough, forcing Asif Khan into a tentative poke away from his body. The outside edge carries low to Samson, who takes a clean catch to his right. Asif Khan departs for 2 from 7 deliveries, and UAE sink further into trouble.

At the end of 10 overs, UAE are struggling at 51 for 5 with the run rate dipping to 5.10. Dhruv Parashar is yet to open his account after three balls, while Asif Khan is on 2 from 4 deliveries. India’s spinners have kept a tight grip on proceedings — Varun Chakravarthy has bowled two overs for just 4 runs with a wicket, and Kuldeep Yadav has been the star with 3 wickets for just 7 runs in his two overs.

Varun Chakravarthy sends down a sharp googly on a back-of-a-length line that spins in sharply to strike Asif Khan on the pads. A loud appeal follows, with the bowler desperate for the wicket, convincing his captain to go upstairs. However, replays confirm no bat was involved and ball-tracking shows it comfortably missing leg stump. India end up burning a review.

Kuldeep Yadav delivers a decisive strike, trapping Muhammad Waseem lbw. A loud appeal followed as Waseem missed the line, and the umpire raised his finger. The UAE opener reviewed the decision, but the replay confirmed his fate. He departs for 19 off 22 deliveries, leaving UAE in trouble.

Kuldeep Yadav gets the breakthrough as Rahul Chopra attempts a big shot but mistimes it. The ball goes straight to Shubman Gill, who makes no mistake with the catch. Chopra departs after scoring 3 runs from 7 deliveries, leaving UAE two wickets down.

At the end of 7 overs, UAE are 45 for the loss of 2 wickets, scoring at a healthy run rate of 6.42. Rahul Chopra is at the crease with 2 runs off 5 balls, while Muhammad Waseem is batting on 18 from 15 deliveries, which includes three boundaries. For India, Jasprit Bumrah has been impressive with figures of 3 overs, 19 runs, and 1 wicket, while Kuldeep Yadav has bowled 1 over for just 4 runs without any breakthrough.

This is the first time since 2019 that Jasprit Bumrah has bowled three overs in the powerplay of a T20I. The last instance came against Australia at Visakhapatnam.