Kuldeep Yadav's Stellar Performance Leads India to Victory in Asia Cup 2025

Kuldeep Yadav's Magic Unleashed

Kuldeep Yadav: In the opening match of the Asia Cup 2025 held in the UAE, Kuldeep Yadav showcased his extraordinary skills. He proved to be an enigma for the UAE batsmen, leading to their collapse at just 57 runs. The chinaman bowler wreaked havoc, dismantling the batting order in a mere 13 deliveries, claiming four wickets while conceding only 7 runs.

Kuldeep's Devastating Spell

After losing the toss, the UAE team started their innings confidently, reaching 47 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. However, once captain Surya handed the ball to Kuldeep, the momentum shifted dramatically. Kuldeep's first victim was Rahul Chopra, followed by the dismissal of the UAE captain, Muhammad Wasim.

On the last ball of that over, Kuldeep sent Harshit Kaushik back to the pavilion, putting the UAE team on the back foot. When he returned for his second spell, he struck immediately, dismissing Haider Ali and wrapping up the UAE innings. In just 2.1 overs, Kuldeep's figures read 4 wickets for just 7 runs.

India's Record Victory

Following the dismantling of the UAE batting lineup, the opening partnership of Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill took charge with the bat. Abhishek started explosively, hitting a six and a four off the first two balls. Together, they amassed 38 runs in just 3 overs.

Abhishek scored 30 runs off 16 balls, including two fours and three sixes, before getting out. Gill remained unbeaten at 20 runs from 9 balls, while captain Surya played just two balls, scoring 7 runs. This victory marks India's largest win in T20 International cricket in terms of balls bowled.