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India vs United Arab Emirates, Match 2 Match Summary

IND vs UAE, 2025 - T20 Summary

India vs United Arab Emirates Scorecard
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Match 2, Dubai International Stadium, Dubai , Sep 10, 2025
India India
60/1 (4.3/20)
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
57 (13.1/20)
India beat United Arab Emirates by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Kuldeep Yadav
    4/7(2.1)
UAE 57/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/112626-alishan-sharafu-playerprofile>Alishan Sharafu</a>
Alishan Sharafu
22 (17)
  • 3x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 129.41SR
<a href=/cricket/players/114317-waseem-muhammad-playerprofile>Muhammad Waseem</a>
Muhammad Waseem
19 (22)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 86.36SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Kuldeep Yadav
ECON 3.23
2.1
OVERS
7/4
R/W
Bowler
Shivam Dube
ECON 2.00
2
OVERS
4/3
R/W
IND 60/1
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/108562-abhishek-sharma-playerprofile>Abhishek Sharma</a>
Abhishek Sharma
30 (16)
  • 2x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 187.50SR
<a href=/cricket/players/108578-shubman-gill-playerprofile>Shubman Gill</a>
Shubman Gill
20 (9)
  • 2x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 222.22SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Junaid Siddique
ECON 16.00
1
OVERS
16/1
R/W
Bowler
Simranjeet Singh
ECON 12.00
0.3
OVERS
6/0
R/W
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Okay then, a very early wrap to the game than usual. India have completely decimated the hosts in Dubai, which of course marks a really positive start for them, but more importantly, their net run rate will skyrocket massively. The UAE have almost a week's break and they will go back to the drawing board to prepare for their next challenge, against Oman, on Monday, September 15. For India, their next assignment sees them facing their arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday, 14th September. But up next, we hop back to Abu Dhabi for the 3rd Match as Bangladesh are all set to kick off their campaign against Hong Kong, China, who will be determined to put a humbling defeat behind them and come afresh for this exciting Group B clash. That game will be played at the iconic Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Thursday, 11th September, and the first ball is scheduled to be bowled at 8 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT). But as you all know the drill, please mark your presence an hour earlier to catch all the exciting pre-match buildup and analysis. Till then, we sign off from here. Take care, cheers!
The victorious skipper of India, SURYAKUMAR YADAV, is all smiles as he walks up for a chat. He says that the idea was to assess how the wicket played, and it turned out to be quite similar in both innings. Calls it a clinical performance, crediting the boys for showing great attitude and energy on the field. Mentions that many players were recently here for the Champions Trophy and knew the conditions, where the surface looked good but was on the slower side, giving spinners a role to play. In the hot conditions, he praises Kuldeep, Dube, and Varun for their efforts. On Abhishek, he says that being the World No.1 batter is no surprise as he sets the tone no matter the target, calling his batting unbelievable. Adds that everyone in the camp is now excited for the big game against Pakistan.
The captain of the United Arab Emirates, MUHAMMAD WASEEM, reflects that his team started well with the bat, but losing wickets in a cluster cost them the game. Credits the opposition, calling them a brilliant side with bowlers who executed their plans perfectly against every batter, which is why they are the No.1 team. Adds that as a unit, the UAE will look to come back stronger and learn from these mistakes.
India's KULDEEP YADAV is adjudged the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his impressive match-winning four-wicket haul. He starts by thanking the trainer, saying that he has been working hard on his fitness along with his bowling, and at the moment, everything feels perfect. On making the most of opportunities when playing for India, Kuldeep says he is just happy to take wickets and contribute to the team’s win. Talking about his bowling, he stresses the importance of hitting the right lengths and reveals that he tries to read the batter’s mind, reacting quickly to what they might do next ball, something that worked well for him.
... THE PRESENTATION ...
This is only the second time these two teams have faced off in this format. Their first encounter dates back to the 2016 Asia Cup, where India delivered a clinical performance. Nearly nine years later, they’ve once again given the UAE little room to settle. Their batting has clearly leaned heavily on Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu at the top. Even during the tri-series, the middle order struggled to deliver consistently. A very critical area that will require significant improvement when facing stronger opposition. With the ball, they’ve fared considerably better, particularly through their spin attack. However, cricket is a team game, and for victories to come, every department needs to click together. Rather than viewing this as a humiliating defeat, the UAE should see it as a valuable learning experience. An opportunity to grow with each outing, especially in multi-national tournaments like this that provide crucial international exposure to their relatively younger side.
Earlier in the game, India opted to bowl first on a pitch that appeared to be a bit two-paced in nature. Alishan Sharafu provided a positive start for the hosts, and they did manage to post a decent 41/2 at the end of the Powerplay. But once he and Muhammad Waseem were dismissed, the UAE just couldn't stitch a stable partnership as they kept losing wickets one after the other. And when the spinners formed the tandem, the batters were outfoxed by the variations they dished out. In particular, Kuldeep Yadav dented the middle order, picking three big wickets in a single over and the rest were shared by the others. Shivam Dube also enjoyed his time snagging three wickets, with Varun, Bumrah, and Axar chipping with one each. Overall, it was a clinical demolition job by the Indian bowlers as they bowled out the hosts for a paltry 57 runs, with only the openers managing to stretch out to double figures.
With just 58 runs to chase, it was only a matter of time for the Indians to hunt it down. Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill just didn't offer any breathing space for the bowlers and launched a ruthless attack from the first ball. Both Abhishek and Gill played some eye-pleasing strokes into the stands and feasted on the bowlers. With shoulders dropped after a disastrous batting, the UAE bowlers just didn't have the runs on the board. However, Junaid Siddique did manage to dismiss Abhishek Sharma, but that was all.
27 balls, and just around 30 minutes. This is all it took for the Indians to chase this target down. A thoroughly professional performance from the Men in Blue, in all departments. A very disappointing outing for the hosts, United Arab Emirates overall. They just couldn't produce any sort of challenge to the opposition. They came in with high hopes after putting in some decent stints in the recently concluded tri-series in Sharjah, but just crumbled under pressure and the stage. With 93 balls to spare, this is the UAE's BIGGEST defeat, in T20Is, in terms of balls remaining, while defending the target.
Over 4.3 : 60/1
6 Runs
  • 14.1
  • 14.2
  • 44.3
S. Gill
20 (9)
S. Yadav
7 (2)
S. Singh
0.3-0-6-0
4.3
4
Simranjeet Singh To Shubman Gill
FOUR! Done and dusted! Shubman Gill finishes off in style! Singh bowls it a yard behind fuller length, on middle and leg. Shubman Gill hangs deep inside the crease and punches it down, wide of mid on for a boundary. INDIA WIN BY 9 WICKETS!
4.2
1
Simranjeet Singh To Suryakumar Yadav
Tossed up, wide outside off, full in length. Suryakumar Yadav takes a giant stride forward, gets down on his knee and drags the ball with a sweep shot to deep square leg for a single.
4.1
1
Simranjeet Singh To Shubman Gill
In front of the stumps, on a length, punched wide of mid off for a single.
Another change. Fourth over, fourth bowler from the United Arab Emirates. Simranjeet Singh comes into the attack. India need just 4 runs.
Over 4 : 54/1
16 Runs
  • 13.1
  • 13.2
  • 1 WD 3.3
  • 13.3
  • 63.4
  • W 3.5
  • 63.6
S. Yadav
6 (1)
S. Gill
15 (7)
J. Siddique
1-0-16-1
3.6
6
Junaid Siddique To Suryakumar Yadav
SIX! Easy-peasy, says SKY! Junaid hurls a gentle-paced delivery, angling on middle and leg. Suryakumar Yadav spots the line and length early, shuffles across and plays his signature shot. Whips it behind deep fine leg for half a dozen. The 50 is up for India.
The skipper, Suryakumar Yadav, walks in at 3.
3.5
W
Junaid Siddique To Abhishek Sharma OUT!
OUT! STRAIGHT UP AND TAKEN! Something for the UAE to smile about as Junaid Siddique dismisses the destructive Abhishek Sharma. This is an inswinger on a fullish length, snaking back in from the middle stump line. Abhishek Sharma tries to heave that across the line and sail it behind deep mid-wicket, but only manages to get a top edge. The ball hangs up in the air, to the left of mid-wicket. Haider Ali locks his eyes on the ball while running to his left and completes the catch. Abhishek Sharma departs on 30 off just 16, and India are 48/1.
3.4
6
Junaid Siddique To Abhishek Sharma
SIX! INTO THE STANDS! An off cutter by the looks of it from Junaid. Short and on the leg stump line. Not a smart bowling with fine leg up in the circle. Sharma has enough time to wait on the back foot and pull it behind the long leg fence for a six.
3.3
1
Junaid Siddique To Shubman Gill
Bangs it short and on top of middle. Shubman Gill weighs back and jabs it to the right of mid on for a quick run.
3.3
wd
Junaid Siddique To Shubman Gill
WIDE! Completely misses his radar, does Junaid and sprays it miles outside off, and it further swings away, beyond the tramline. Gill happily lets it go. Wided.
3.2
1
Junaid Siddique To Abhishek Sharma
Swings into the batter, on a good length, on top of off. Abhishek Sharma waits back and runs it behind square on the off side for a single at deep backward point.
3.1
1
Junaid Siddique To Shubman Gill
A hint of outswing, full and outside off, Gill gets on the front foot and drives it wide of cover, to his right. Calls Sharma through for a quick single.
Another change. Junaid Siddique comes into the attack. India need just 20 more.
Over 3 : 38/0
13 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 1 WD 2.2
  • 22.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 62.5
  • 42.6
A. Sharma
23 (13)
S. Gill
13 (5)
D. Parashar
1-0-13-0
2.6
4
Dhruv Parashar To Abhishek Sharma
FOUR! In complete control! Pitched slightly fuller than the previous delivery, just around off. Abhishek Sharma gets the bat under the ball and lofts it inside out, over extra cover for a boundary. India are 38/0 in just three overs.
2.5
6
Dhruv Parashar To Abhishek Sharma
SIX! WOW! This is some shot from Sharma! Quicker, into the pitch, sliding on the leg stump line, following the batter. Abhishek Sharma backs away, creates room for himself and just powers it effortlessly over long off for a six.
2.4
0
Dhruv Parashar To Abhishek Sharma
Drifting on the leg stump, on a length. Abhishek backs away and punches it to mid off. A slight fumble by Muhammad Zohaib there but he recovers well and does not allow the batters to pinch a single.
2.3
0
Dhruv Parashar To Abhishek Sharma
Spinning in from middle, pushed gently to mid on.
2.2
2
Dhruv Parashar To Abhishek Sharma
Shorter in length, skids through the deck, and on the leg stump. Abhishek Sharma mistimes the heave over mid-wicket. Luckily for him, the ball lands in the safe zone. Two taken.
2.2
wd
Dhruv Parashar To Abhishek Sharma
WIDE! Sprays it down leg, on a length, Abhishek tries to smash the pull shot, but misses. Wide called.
2.1
0
Dhruv Parashar To Abhishek Sharma
Good length, on the stumps, jabbed away to the off side.
Change. Dhruv Parashar comes into the attack.
Full Commentary
4 OV
16 Runs
J. Siddique to S. Gill A. Sharma S. Yadav
  • 13.1
  • 13.2
  • 1 WD 3.3
  • 13.3
  • 63.4
  • W 3.5
  • 63.6
3 OV
13 Runs
D. Parashar to A. Sharma
  • 02.1
  • 1 WD 2.2
  • 22.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 62.5
  • 42.6
2 OV
15 Runs
M. Rohid to S. Gill A. Sharma
  • 01.1
  • 1 WD 1.2
  • 41.2
  • 21.3
  • 11.4
  • 11.5
  • 61.6
1 OV
10 Runs
H. Ali to A. Sharma
  • 60.1
  • 40.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss India won the toss and elected to field
  • Result India beat United Arab Emirates by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match Kuldeep Yadav
  • Umpire Gazi Sohel (BAN), Izatullah Safi (AFG) and Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL)
  • Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: United Arab Emirates 57/10 in 13.1 overs
  • Referral 5 (12.1 ovs): D Parashar against IND (LBW) Unsuccessful (UAE: 0, IND: 1)
  • Referral 4 (11.2 ovs): S Singh against IND (LBW) Unsuccessful (UAE: 1, IND: 1) (Retained)
  • Drinks: United Arab Emirates 51/5 in 10.0 overs
  • Referral 3 (9.4 ovs): A Khan against IND (LBW) Successful (UAE: 1, IND: 1)
  • Referral 2 (9.2 ovs): IND against A Khan (LBW) Unsuccessful (UAE: 1, IND: 1)
  • United Arab Emirates 50/4 in 8.5 overs
  • Referral 1 (8.4 ovs): W Khan against IND (LBW) Unsuccessful (UAE: 1, IND: 2)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): United Arab Emirates 41/2
  • India 54/1 in 4.0 overs
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