Asia Cup: After UAE demolition, India captain Suryakumar Yadav reveals plan for Pakistan match | Cricket News

India received the match in the course of the Asia Cup Cricket match between UAE and India (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)

India’s Asia Cup 2025 opener became a one-sided affair as Suryakumar Yadav’s aspect brushed apart the United Arab Emirates with a nine-wicket victory in Dubai. The match barely stretched into the night, with UAE bowled out for simply 57 earlier than India chased down the goal in 4.3 overs. Suryakumar selected to area first and his resolution was justified as India’s bowlers made full use of a sluggish floor. The skipper was all reward for the group after the emphatic win. “It was a clinical performance from the boys,” SKY stated after the match. “We wanted good energy and attitude in the field, and that carried into the batting as well. The pitch looked on the slower side, so I expected spinners to dominate, but it was great to see the support shown by Hardik, Bumrah and Dube.” He additionally reserved particular phrases for Abhishek Sharma, who cracked a quickfire 30 on the prime. “He is a phenomenal batter and that is the reason he is the world number one right now. He always puts the team first, irrespective of the score, and that is unbelievable from him.”

The day, nevertheless, belonged to Kuldeep Yadav. The left-arm wrist-spinner ripped by the UAE lineup with figures of 4 for 7 in simply 2.1 overs, his first spell in months after sitting out the England Tests. “It was tough not playing recently,” Kuldeep admitted. “I was working hard on my bowling and fitness, and tonight everything clicked. In this format, the length matters most. You have to read the batters and react quickly to what they are trying to do.”With Pakistan up subsequent, SKY admitted the anticipation is constructing within the camp. “We all are excited, everyone wants to play a good game and we are really looking forward to it,” he stated with a smile.