India started its Asia Cup campaign on a dominant note, defeating the United Arab Emirates by nine wickets and 15.5 overs to spare.
Bowling first, the Suryakumar Yadav-led side wrapped up the hosts for just 57. The target was chased down in just 27 balls.
Earlier, India's bowling attack, led by a resurgent Kuldeep Yadav on Wednesday dismantled the UAE side in just 13.1 overs.
Kuldeep, who had a frustrating time in the UK after warming the bench for five straight Tests, was too skillful for the UAE batters to comprehend. He ended with figures of 4 for 7 in 2.1 overs.
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- India registered their biggest ever T20i win in history (balls remaining). 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/RY0CZ96nlRNetizens were thrilled with Kuldeep Yadav's performance, hailing his clinical performance.
Kuldeep Yadav ne un sabko perfect jawab de diya 🔥 jo keh rahe the unki team me jagah nahi hai.
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What a spell on his return after missing the England Test series! 👏#AsiaCup2025 #INDvUAE pic.twitter.com/t1VhP8ggP6Kuldeep Yadav today: CINEMA 😌🙌#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #AsiaCup #INDvUAE pic.twitter.com/Bv9VUN9LPq
September 10, 2025🚨 UNPLAYABLE KULDEEP YADAV 🚨 #KuldeepYadav took 4 wickets for just 7 runs in 2.1 overs against UAE. He showed his class today & proves why he is rated among the best spinners. UAE batters had no clue and no answers at all. Absolutely brilliant from Kuldeep. ❤️👏#INDvUAE pic.twitter.com/o3ta4TjKlX
September 10, 2025Kuldeep Yadav is the best spinner in the world currently by a mile.
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No one is even close to him. 👑 pic.twitter.com/VXNPKn4btQ#INDvsUAE
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Kuldeep Yadav , Bumrah , Varun chakravarthy setting fire in Asia Cup 🔥 pic.twitter.com/mIS3e90bXXThe collapse of the UAE batting order was initiated by Jasprit Bumrah (1/19 in 3 overs), who delivered a pinpoint yorker to remove the promising Alishan Sharafu. Sharafu had been the lone aggressor for the UAE, scoring a quickfire 22 off 17 balls before his dismissal. Following his dismissal, wickets fell in quick succession with batters making a beeline back to the dugout.
India's spin contingent proved decisive on a helpful Dubai surface. The trio of Kuldeep, Varun Chakravarthy (1/4 in 2 overs), and Axar Patel (1/13 in 3 overs) presented a challenge that the UAE batters, unaccustomed to such specialised bowling, were unable to counter.
Shivam Dube also made a significant contribution with the ball, recording career-best figures of 3 for 4 in 2 overs as he efficiently cleaned up the lower order.
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