Date: 24 September 2025 | Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium | Result: India 168/6 (20) beat Bangladesh 127 (19.3) by 41 runs
In another high-voltage clash at the Dubai International Stadium, India continued their dominant run in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four, defeating Bangladesh by 41 runs. The IND vs BAN highlights Asia Cup 2025 Super Four featured Abhishek Sharma’s blistering 75, Kuldeep Yadav’s spin masterclass, and a fighting fifty from Saif Hassan that went in vain. With this result, India sealed their place in the final, while Sri Lanka are out of the tournament. Bangladesh now face Pakistan in a virtual semi-final shootout for the second finalist’s spot.
India, batting first, posted 168/6 in 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma’s fearless knock set the tone, while Hardik Pandya added a crucial 38. Despite disciplined spells from Rishad Hossain and Mustafizur Rahman, India’s top order ensured a competitive total.
In reply, Bangladesh were bundled out for 127 in 19.3 overs. Saif Hassan’s counter-attacking fifty kept hopes alive, but India’s spin duo Kuldeep Yadav (3 wickets) and Varun Chakaravarthy (2 wickets) choked the chase. Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel also made key breakthroughs, as Bangladesh succumbed under pressure.
India’s innings was headlined by Abhishek Sharma’s 75 off just 37 balls. The left-hander tore into Bangladesh’s bowlers with fearless hitting, striking boundaries at will. His aggressive start ensured India had momentum, even though the middle order faltered. Comparisons with Yuvraj Singh have grown louder, as his effortless six-hitting continues to stand out.
Despite Abhishek’s heroics, India’s middle order once again failed to capitalize. Captain Suryakumar Yadav fell cheaply, Shivam Dube’s promotion didn’t work, and Tilak Varma departed tamely. Sanju Samson too couldn’t leave a mark. This left India scrambling to rebuild after a promising start.
Hardik Pandya’s 38 runs proved vital in steering India past 160. His ability to rotate strike and find boundaries in the middle overs added crucial balance, preventing Bangladesh from completely stalling India’s innings.
Bangladesh bowlers, despite conceding early boundaries, made a strong comeback after Abhishek’s dismissal. Rishad Hossain impressed with his variations, while Mustafizur Rahman dismissed Suryakumar Yadav with a clever short ball. Tanzim Hasan Sakib also chipped in with key wickets. Their disciplined spells in the death overs restricted India to 168 instead of a possible 190+ total.
Bangladesh’s reply began poorly as Jasprit Bumrah removed Tanzid Hasan Tamim early. Parvez Hossain Emon tried to counter-attack but was undone by Kuldeep Yadav. From there, wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals.
Amidst the collapse, Saif Hassan played a brilliant knock. His aggressive batting, including big hits against India’s spinners, raised hopes of a turnaround. However, with little support from the other end, his half-century ended up being a lone battle in a sinking ship.
Kuldeep Yadav was at his very best, dismissing Rishad Hossain and Tanzim Sakib in consecutive balls. Varun Chakaravarthy also redeemed himself after an expensive start, taking two crucial wickets. Axar Patel added one more, while Jaker Ali’s run-out highlighted Bangladesh’s desperation.
Much like their strategy against Pakistan, India used their wrist spinners to suffocate Bangladesh’s scoring. Kuldeep and Varun varied their pace cleverly, exploiting the slowness of the surface. Bangladesh, unable to rotate strike, crumbled under pressure, ending at 127.
Sri Lanka is officially out of the Asia Cup 2025 after India’s win. Despite strong performances in the league stage, back-to-back losses in the Super Four ended their campaign. Bangladesh and Pakistan now face a do-or-die clash, with the winner joining India in the final.
India’s victory ensures their place in the final. For Bangladesh and Pakistan, their upcoming clash becomes a virtual semi-final. The winner of that game will meet India for the Asia Cup 2025 trophy. India, meanwhile, have looked only 70-80 per cent of their best, yet remain unbeaten — a scary prospect for their rivals.
The IND vs BAN highlights Asia Cup 2025 Super Four once again underlined India’s dominance in Asian cricket. Abhishek Sharma’s fearless batting, Hardik Pandya’s composure, and the brilliance of Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy with the ball proved too much for Bangladesh. Saif Hassan’s lone fight was the only bright spot for his team.
With Sri Lanka bowing out, Bangladesh and Pakistan now fight for the second finalist’s spot. India, already in the final, will look to raise their game further and aim for yet another Asia Cup title, showcasing the depth and talent that makes them the strongest side in Asia.
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