In a high-octane Super 4 clash of the Asia Cup 2025 at Dubai, India secured a comprehensive 41-run victory over Bangladesh to book their place in the final. Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 37-ball 75 laid the foundation, complemented brilliantly by left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav’s devastating spell of 3/18.
Chasing a competitive 169, Bangladesh could manage only 127 in 19.3 overs, with Saif Hassan top-scoring with a battling 69 off 51 balls. India’s powerplay fireworks, led by the opening pair of Abhishek and Shubman Gill, set the tone for the match. Despite a few hiccups in the middle order, the Men in Blue’s bowlers maintained control to restrict the Bangladesh chase. With this result, Sri Lanka’s chances of reaching the final ended, making the Pakistan vs Bangladesh clash a virtual knockout for a summit clash spot.
India’s openers, Abhishek and Gill, turned the powerplay into a masterclass of aggressive strokeplay. After being invited to bat by Bangladesh stand-in captain Jaker Ali, the duo raced to 72/0 in just 6.2 overs, erasing the initial struggle of scoring 17 runs in the first three overs. Abhishek, dropped early on 7, accelerated immediately and reached his fifty in only 25 balls, displaying impeccable timing and power.
Gill contributed a quick 29 before falling to leg-spinner Rishad Hossain, breaking the opening stand. The promotion of Shivam Dube ahead of captain Suryakumar Yadav disrupted the left-right combination and backfired, resulting in a quick two off three balls. Despite the middle-order wobble, Abhishek’s brilliant 75 off 37 deliveries, including six fours and five sixes, kept India ahead. Suryakumar’s 5 and Tilak Varma’s 5 added little resistance, while Axar Patel’s scratchy 10 off 15 balls failed to stabilize the innings, culminating in India finishing at 168/6.
Chasing 169, Bangladesh’s innings never gained momentum as India’s bowlers spun a web around them. Kuldeep’s left-arm wrist-spin claimed 3/18, Varun Chakaravarthy picked up 2/29, and Axar added 1/37, keeping the Bangladesh batters under constant pressure. India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah struck early to remove Tanzid Hasan Tamim in his first over, setting the tone.
Only Saif resisted with a 51-ball 69 studded with five sixes and three fours, before being brilliantly caught by Axar at long-on. Bangladesh’s collapse was highlighted by timely wickets and tight lines from Kuldeep and Varun, ensuring India maintained control. Despite brief resistance from Saif, the Tigers were bowled out for 127 in 19.3 overs. With Sri Lanka eliminated from the tournament, the winner of the Pakistan vs Bangladesh clash will face India in the final on Sunday.
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