India produced a statement performance during the Asia Cup 2025 as they dominated the United Arab Emirates in the 2nd Match of Group A at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The match was barely more than two hours long, an indication of the class difference between the two teams. UAE began with a glimmer of hope, scoring an opening partnership of 26, but soon that too was extinguished as Kuldeep Yadav spun his web and tore their batting apart. Wickets continued to fall, with Shivam Dube also contributing a rapid three-wicket spell to leave UAE utterly devastated. In pursuit of a modest total of just 58 runs, India did not waste any time at all and completed the game within the powerplay. It was a command performance by the defending champions, and it sent a strong message to the other teams in the tournament. India's comprehensive victory against UAE in Dubai not only confirmed their supremacy but also made it into the record books. They chased down the total with 93 balls to spare, the second-largest victory for a Full Member country after England's 101-ball victory against Oman in 2024. Kuldeep Yadav was aptly awarded the Player of the Match award. Also Read | IND vs UAE Asia Cup 2025: 16 Indians Players, 1 Pakistani Captain in Rare Clash India Display Great Bowling Performance India put up a commanding performance of cricket against United Arab Emirates in the Asia Cup 2025 game in Dubai. Having chosen to bowl first on a fresh pitch, the Men in Blue took control of the match early on. UAE's Alishan Sharafu resisted the powerplay in the early stages to take his team to 41 runs, but his valiant stand came to an end as Jasprit Bumrah fired in a lethal yorker to dismiss him. Momentum was shifted entirely from there. Kuldeep Yadav joined the fray and bowled a brilliant spell, taking three wickets in one over to tear through the UAE middle order. And if that was not sufficient, Shivam Dube, the part-time bowler, proved to be the surprise package. He removed three wickets off 10 balls and left UAE in utter disarray.