India dominated UAE in their Asia Cup opener, winning by nine wickets after bowling them out for a mere 57. Kuldeep Yadav and Shivam Dube shone with the ball, taking three and four wickets respectively. Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy got off to a strong start. The team chased down the paltry target in just 4.3 overs, setting a positive tone for their upcoming clash against Pakistan.
India's bowlers, Kuldeep Yadav and Shivam Dube, combined to take seven wickets, dismantling the UAE batting lineup. This performance underscores India's bowling strength and depth. The quick win also boosted India's net run rate significantly, which could be crucial in the tournament's later stages.
The match showcased the aggressive intent of the Indian team under Suryakumar Yadav's leadership. The team's dominant performance sends a strong message to their rivals in the Asia Cup, especially arch-rivals Pakistan, whom they face next.
“The Men in Blue are in red-hot form in the T20 format. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side annihilated the UAE in their opening fixture in the Asia Cup. Kuldeep Yadav and Shivam Dube combined to pick up seven wickets as the UAE were bowled out for 57. India chased it down in just 4.3 overs with nine wickets to spare.”
Leading leading run scorers scorers in IPL 2025 (batting specialists only: batters/all-rounders/wicketkeepers)
Rank | Player | Team | run-scorers |
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#1 | GT | 759 runs | |
#2 | MI | 717 runs | |
#3 | RCB | 657 runs | |
#4 | GT | 650 runs | |
#5 | PBKS | 604 runs |
Best match-winning batting specialists in IPL 2025 (calculated as Not Out % × Average, batters/all-rounders/wicketkeepers only)
Rank | Player | Team | match-winners |
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#1 | RCB | 41.6 score | |
#2 | DC | 26.9 score | |
#3 | PBKS | 25.0 score | |
#4 | MI | 20.4 score | |
#5 | GT | 18.4 score |