Ajit Kumar
Quick Highlights:
Toss Breaks Long Streak
India finally won a toss after 15 matches—or 225 days—when skipper Suryakumar Yadav called correctly and chose to bowl first. That was a much-needed morale boost for the team.
UAE All-Out for 57
The Indian bowlers were clinical—UAE was bundled out for just 57 runs in 13.1 overs. It was a dominant display, setting the tone early.
India’s Swift Chase
Chasing a modest target, India wrapped it up in just 4.3 overs, losing only one wicket. One of the fastest chases in Asia Cup history.
Bowling Stars
Kuldeep Yadav and Shivam Dube delivered standout performances with the ball, both contributing heavily to collapsing the UAE batting lineup.
Batting Highlights
Abhishek Sharma impressed with a quickfire 30 off 16 balls. Shubman Gill stayed unbeaten on 20, and Sanju Samson added 7 not out, ensuring the chase was tidy and decisive.
Points Table:
| Team | Mat | Won | Lost | NRR | Drawn | Pts | Recent Form |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 10.483 | 0 | 2 | W | |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | -10.483 | 0 | 0 | L | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | Mat | Won | Lost | NRR | Drawn | Pts | Recent Form |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.7 | 0 | 2 | W | |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | -4.7 | 0 | 0 | L | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
