India cruised into the Asia Cup 2025 final with a dominant 41-run victory over Bangladesh in their Super 4 stage match. A half-century from Abhishek Sharma and a destructive spell from Kuldeep Yadav ensured India's win at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl first. India's innings began with a flying start, as openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill put together a 77-run partnership in just 6.2 overs. Sharma's quick-fire 75 off 37 balls, which included multiple sixes, laid a strong foundation for the innings. Gill contributed a solid 29 before being dismissed. However, after the departure of the openers, the middle order failed to capitalize, with wickets falling at regular intervals. Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, and Tilak Varma couldn't contribute much. Hardik Pandya's 38 helped steady the innings, but Bangladesh's disciplined bowling attack kept India on their toes, restricting them to 168/6 in their 20 overs.

Chasing a target of 169, Bangladesh were bundled out for 127 in 19.3 overs. Saif Hassan's valiant 69 off 51 balls was the only significant contribution from the Bangladesh batting lineup. Kuldeep Yadav led the Indian attack with 3/18, while Axar Patel (1/37) and Varun Chakaravarthy (2/29) provided valuable support, dismantling the Bangladesh batting lineup. Jasprit Bumrah also chipped in with 2 wickets.

India's win also meant Sri Lanka were eliminated from the final race. The victory was comprehensive, but the team acknowledged the need to improve their fielding standards. With this win, India secured their place in the Asia Cup final. The upcoming match between Bangladesh and Pakistan will now be a virtual knockout for the remaining spot in the final.

Abhishek Sharma was named Player of the Match for his explosive innings. His aggressive batting set the tone for India's innings, while Kuldeep Yadav's spin bowling proved too difficult for Bangladesh to handle.