Dubai : India got their Asia Cup campaign off to a flying start with a comfortable 9-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates. The bowlers set the tone early, bundling UAE out for just 57 in 13.1 overs.
Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of the attack, claiming 4 wickets for 7 runs in just over two overs, while Shivam Dube impressed with 3 wickets for 4 runs. Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, and Varun Chakravarthy chipped in with a wicket apiece to ensure UAE never settled after a bright start from Alishan Sharafu (22 off 17) and captain Muhammad Waseem (19 off 22). From 47/2, UAE collapsed rapidly, losing their last eight wickets for just 10 runs.
In reply, India made light work of the modest chase. Abhishek Sharma provided fireworks at the top with a quick 30 off 16 balls, striking two fours and three sixes. Shubman Gill (20* off 9) and skipper Suryakumar Yadav (7* off 2) sealed the win in just 4.3 overs, with India finishing at 60/1.Kuldeep Yadav’s spell turned the match on its head, earning him the well-deserved Player of the Match award.
The match concluded with a comfortable 9-wicket victory for India, a testament to their dominant performance.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
UAE : 57 (13.1)
Alishan Sharafu : 22 (17)
IND :
Kuldeep Yadav : 2.1-7-4
Shivam Dube : 2-4-3
2nd Innings :
IND : 60-1 (4.3)
Abhishek Sharma : 30 (19)
UAE :
Junaid Siddique : 1-16-1
Result : India won by 9 Wickets.
