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Suryakumar Yadav-led India registered a commanding 9-wicket victory against UAE, chasing down a mere 58-run target in just 4 overs at Dubai International Stadium.
Team India stormed back into the T20 Asia Cup with an emphatic 9-wicket win over UAE at the Dubai International Stadium. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and opted to bowl first, a decision that proved spot-on as the UAE batters crumbled under India’s relentless attack.
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Opener Alishan Sharafu (22) and captain Muhammad Waseem (19) were the only UAE batters to offer any resistance, as the rest fell cheaply. Four batters were dismissed for just 2 runs, one was out for a duck, and Rahul Chopra was the last man to go for 3. UAE’s innings wrapped up at a paltry 57 runs in 13.1 overs.
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Chasing a modest target of 58, India’s openers came out swinging. Abhishek Sharma was at his destructive best, smashing 30 runs off just 16 balls with 2 fours and 3 towering sixes. Shubman Gill added 20 runs off 9 balls, while skipper Suryakumar Yadav sealed the chase with a six, finishing the game in just 4 overs.
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This win not only boosted India’s net run rate but also re-energised their campaign, setting the tone for their upcoming group-stage matches.
The message was clear – SKY’s men are here to dominate.
