Asia Cup, IND vs PAK: Shubman Gill’s subtle two-word post stirs India-Pakistan fever | Cricket News

Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo)

NEW DELHI: Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav and seamer Shivam Dube ran via the United Arab Emirates’ batting lineup as India romped to a nine-wicket win of their Asia Cup 2025 opener on Wednesday. Kuldeep’s sharp googlies earned him figures of 4 for 7, whereas Dube claimed 3 for 4, serving to bowl out UAE for simply 57 in 13.1 overs — the lowest-ever T20 complete towards India.In reply, India made gentle work of the chase, reaching 60 for 1 in simply 4.3 overs. Opening batter Abhishek Sharma impressed with 30 off 16 balls, hitting three sixes and two boundaries, whereas Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 20.

After the victory, Gill posted on social media: “Step one.”UAE’s innings by no means actually acquired going regardless of an affordable begin from Alishan Sharafu (22) and captain Muhammad Waseem (19), who put collectively 41 for two within the powerplay.

India’s relentless bowling quickly took management. Bumrah dismissed Sharafu with a pinpoint yorker and Mohammad Zohaib was caught at backward level trying an bold shot towards Varun Chakravarthy.Kuldeep’s three-wicket over, which included a plumb leg-before dismissal of Waseem, dismantled the center order. Dube then struck thrice in his two overs, and UAE folded with greater than six overs to spare. A uncommon second of confusion noticed Junaid Siddique initially stumped, however India withdrew the attraction after he defined that Dube’s rag distracted him. He fell the following ball attempting to recuperate. Kuldeep completed the innings by having Haider Ali caught behind.India’s chase was scientific. Abhishek launched Ali’s first ball over extensive additional cowl for a six and continued to dominate earlier than falling off a miscued brief ball. Suryakumar Yadav then smashed Siddique for a six, and Gill sealed the win with a boundary to mid-on.India now head into their subsequent group matches towards Pakistan and debutants Oman, having made a powerful assertion in Dubai.