In Match 16 of the Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours (A1 vs B2), at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, young opener Abhishek Sharma provided India with a scorching start against Bangladesh. Sharma blasted an excellent 75 from only 43 balls and propelled India to 72 runs in the powerplay. His attacking strokeplay left the Bangladesh bowlers under pressure right from the beginning and had India poised for a huge score maybe more than 200. Sharma's innings was peppered with classy shots and clean striking. He discovered boundaries with ease and never let the bowlers settle. In combination with Shubman Gill, he established a good opening stand which set up India on a firm basis. But after Gill got out, the innings lost direction. Bangladesh Fight Back Strong After Powerplay The plot shift occurred in the 9th over when Bangladesh's Rishad Hossain got rid of Shivam Dube, who had been pushed up the order but hadn't made much of an impression. Also Read | Imran Khan Roasts PCB Officials, Suggests Naqvi-Asim Munir as Openers A couple of deliveries later, Rishad pulled off an outstanding bit of fielding at backward point to run out Abhishek Sharma. That run-out switched the game's momentum totally. From there, India's innings lost momentum. Middle order was unable to make the most out of the good beginning. In spite of a brief but useful cameo by Hardik Pandya towards the end, India could muster only 168/6 in their 20 overs a sub-par score given their explosive beginning. Rishad Hossain was Bangladesh's star performer. He took two important wickets, delivered a match-winning run-out, and put pressure on with tight lines. All of this brought Bangladesh back into the game and provided them with a fighting chance in this crucial Super Fours match. India will now be hoping that their bowlers hold firm in order to defend the total as Bangladesh look to chase down 169.