Abhishek Sharma Powers India to 41-Run Win Over Bangladesh to Reach Asia Cup Final

The thing which made India’s batting effort stand out in their Asia Cup Super Fours clash against Bangladesh was the explosive start that set the tone for their total of 168 for 6 in 20 overs. Played on September 24, 2025, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India batted first after Bangladesh chose to bowl.

India’s Innings

India’s openers, Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill, came out swinging. Abhishek, in particular, was on fire, playing shots all around the ground with confidence. He smashed 75 runs off just 37 balls, hitting 6 fours and 5 sixes, at a strike rate of 202.70. That’s the kind of knock that grabs attention, especially for a young player making his mark. Gill played a solid supporting role, scoring 29 off 19 balls with 2 fours and 1 six, keeping the scoreboard ticking. The duo put on 77 runs for the first wicket in just 6.2 overs, giving India a dream start. By the end of the powerplay, overs 0.1 to 6, they had raced to 72 without losing a wicket. Abhishek reached his fifty in just 25 balls, with 5 fours and 3 sixes, showing he was in complete control.

Yet another fine half-century by @IamAbhiSharma4 off just 25 deliveries 👏👏

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— BCCI (@BCCI) September 24, 2025

The momentum shifted slightly when Gill got out in the 6.2 over. He tried to take on Rishad Hossain’s spin but holed out to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, leaving India at 77 for 1. Shivam Dube walked in, but his stay was brief. He managed just 2 off 3 balls before miscuing a shot off Rishad, caught by Towhid Hridoy in the 8.1 over, making it 83 for 2. Suryakumar Yadav, India’s captain, joined Abhishek, but he struggled to find his rhythm, scoring a slow 5 off 11 balls. Meanwhile, Abhishek kept going strong, and India crossed 100 in 10.1 overs. At the drinks break after 10 overs, they were 96 for 2, with Abhishek on 60 and looking unstoppable.

The game took a turn when Abhishek was run out in the 11.1 over for 75, thanks to sharp work from Rishad Hossain and Mustafizur Rahman. His departure at 112 for 3 was a big blow. Suryakumar didn’t last much longer, falling in the 11.6 over for 5, caught by Jaker Ali off Mustafizur Rahman’s bowling. Bangladesh successfully reviewed the decision, and India were suddenly 114 for 4. Tilak Varma came in but couldn’t get going, scoring 5 off 7 balls before being caught by Saif Hassan off Tanzim Hasan Sakib in the 14.3 over, leaving India at 129 for 5.

Hardik Pandya was the man tasked with rebuilding. He played a measured knock, scoring 38 off 29 balls with 4 fours and 1 six, at a strike rate of 131.03. His job was to keep the innings together and push for a decent total. Axar Patel, at the other end, played a cautious 10 not out off 15 balls, focusing on rotating the strike. India reached 150 in 17.4 overs, but the scoring rate slowed down. In the final over, Hardik tried to up the ante but was caught by Tanzid Hasan off Mohammad Saifuddin, leaving India at 168 for 6. Extras added 4 runs with 1 leg bye, 1 no-ball, and 2 wides.

Bangladesh’s bowlers deserve credit for fighting back after the early onslaught. Tanzim Hasan Sakib bowled 4 overs for 29 runs and took 1 wicket. Mustafizur Rahman also picked up 1 for 33 in 4 overs. Mohammad Saifuddin was expensive, conceding 37 in 3 overs but got 1 wicket. Rishad Hossain was the standout, taking 2 for 27 in 3 overs, while Nasum Ahmed went for 34 in 4 without a wicket. Saif Hassan bowled 2 tidy overs for just 7 runs. Bangladesh used two reviews, one successful for Suryakumar’s wicket in 11.6, and another unsuccessful one against Axar in 16.1.

Innings Break!

A 75-run blitz from Abhishek Sharma propelled #TeamIndia to 168/6 ⚡️⚡️

Over to our bowlers 🤝

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— BCCI (@BCCI) September 24, 2025

India’s innings was a tale of two halves. They smashed 72 in the powerplay but managed only 56 in the last 8 overs as Bangladesh tightened up. The total of 168 felt defendable, especially with the pitch assisting spinners later, and it set the stage for India’s bowlers to do their job.

Bangladesh’s Innings

Coming to the Bangladesh’s chase, it was about how India’s bowlers kept the pressure on, restricting them to 127 all out in 19.3 overs, 41 runs short of the 169-run target. Bangladesh needed a strong start, but India’s attack, with pace and spin, ensured wickets fell regularly, breaking any momentum. Saif Hassan opened and fought hard, scoring 69 off 51 balls with 3 fours and 5 sixes, at a strike rate of 135.29. He was the backbone of the chase, but others couldn’t stick around. Tanzid Hasan fell early, scoring 1 off 3, caught by Shivam Dube off Jasprit Bumrah in the 1.2 overs, leaving Bangladesh at 4 for 1. Parvez Hossain Emon joined Saif and played some shots, making 21 off 19 with 2 fours and 1 six.

A superb direct hit from Captain @surya_14kumar ends Jaker Ali's stay out there in the middle 👏

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— BCCI (@BCCI) September 24, 2025

The pair added 42 runs, but Parvez was caught by Abhishek Sharma off Kuldeep Yadav in the 6.2 over, making it 46 for 2. The powerplay yielded 44 for 1, a decent start but slower than India’s. Towhid Hridoy came in but scored only 7 off 10, caught by Abhishek off Axar Patel in the 9.4 over, leaving Bangladesh at 65 for 3. At drinks, they were at that score, with Saif still there. Shamim Hossain lasted 3 balls for 0, bowled by Varun Chakravarthy in the 10.4 over, 74 for 4. Jaker Ali, the captain, made 4 off 5 but was run out by Suryakumar Yadav in the 12.3 over, 87 for 5.

Bangladesh crossed 100 in 13.4 overs, but the wickets kept coming. Mohammad Saifuddin scored 4 off 7, caught by Tilak Varma off Varun in the 15.2 over, 109 for 6. Rishad Hossain made 2 off 3, caught by Tilak off Kuldeep in 16.1, 112 for 7. Tanzim Hasan Sakib was out next ball for 0, bowled by Kuldeep, 112 for 8. Saif, who reached his fifty in 36 balls with 3 fours and 4 sixes, kept fighting but was caught by Axar off Bumrah in 17.2, 116 for 9. Nasum Ahmed, not out on 4 off 4, and Mustafizur Rahman, 6 off 11 with 1 four, couldn’t do much. Mustafizur was caught by Axar off Tilak Varma in 19.3, ending the innings. Extras were 9, all wides.

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹! 👍

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— BCCI (@BCCI) September 24, 2025

India’s bowlers were relentless. Kuldeep Yadav was the star, taking 3 for 18 in 4 overs. Jasprit Bumrah bowled tightly, with 2 for 18 in 4. Varun Chakravarthy took 2 for 29 in 4, Axar Patel 1 for 37 in 4, and Tilak Varma chipped in with 1 for 1 in 0.3 overs. Hardik Pandya bowled 2 for 14, and Shivam Dube 1 for 10. India reviewed a decision against Parvez in 3.2, but it was the umpire’s call. Bangladesh’s chase started okay but crumbled under India’s disciplined attack. Saif’s lone effort wasn’t enough as wickets fell at key moments, and the required rate climbed. The run rate of 6.51 never matched the needed pace, and India’s mix of pace and spin ensured a comfortable win.

TCNI’s Magic Moment of the Game

Changing the game, a critical moment unfolded in the 11.1st over when Abhishek Sharma, India’s explosive opener, was run out for a blazing 75 off 37 balls. His knock, studded with six fours and five sixes, boasted a strike rate of 202.70, setting a fiery tone for India’s innings. The dramatic dismissal came during a tense mix-up with captain Suryakumar Yadav. Facing an off-cutter from Mustafizur Rahman, Suryakumar dabbed the ball towards backward point, where Rishad Hossain dove to his left, sparking confusion.

Abhishek Sharma got run out at 75 💔#AsiaCup2025 pic.twitter.com/6i31lBjbFt

— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) September 24, 2025

Abhishek, halfway down the track, scrambled back but was caught short as Mustafizur collected the throw and broke the stumps. The third umpire’s review confirmed the ball was in Mustafizur’s hands during the stumps’ breaking, ending Abhishek’s game-changing innings. At 112/3, India lost their momentum, finishing at 168/6 in 20 overs. Despite contributions from Hardik Pandya (38 off 29) and Shubman Gill (29 off 19), Abhishek’s run-out, hailed as TCNI’s Magic Moment, shifted the match’s tide, highlighting the fine margins in T20 cricket.

TCNI’s Hero of the Day

As the Bangladesh batting lineup faced India in a thrilling T20 match, Kuldeep Yadav emerged as the Hero of the Day with a stellar bowling performance. The left-arm wrist-spinner delivered a remarkable spell, finishing with figures of 3 wickets for 18 runs in his 4 overs, maintaining an impressive economy rate of 4.50. His ability to deceive the batsmen was on full display as he dismissed key players, significantly disrupting Bangladesh’s chase of 169 runs.

2⃣ in 2⃣

Kuldeep Yadav 🤝 Web of spin#TeamIndia chipping away in style. 😎

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— BCCI (@BCCI) September 24, 2025

Kuldeep struck early, removing Parvez Hossain Emon (21) in the 6th over, and later claimed Rishad Hossain (2) and Tanzim Hasan Sakib (0) in quick succession during the 16th over, effectively derailing the opposition’s momentum. His tight bowling, with 10 dot balls and no boundaries conceded, kept the pressure on throughout. This clinical performance helped India restrict Bangladesh to 127 all out in 19.3 overs, securing a convincing victory. Kuldeep’s control, spin, and strategic variations outshone other bowlers, earning him well-deserved accolades as the standout performer of the match.