In the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match, India posted a total of 168 runs for six wickets against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Opener Abhishek Sharma was the standout performer, scoring a quick 75 runs off just 37 balls. He formed a strong opening partnership of 77 runs with Shubman Gill, who contributed 29 runs. However, after their dismissals, the Indian middle order struggled to maintain the momentum, with Hardik Pandya adding 38 runs off 29 balls to help India reach a competitive total.
Bangladesh captain Jaker Ali won the toss and opted to bowl first. The Indian innings started explosively, with Sharma and Gill taking advantage of the powerplay. Despite a strong start, India lost wickets at regular intervals, which hampered their scoring rate. The final over bowled by Mohammad Saifuddin was particularly effective, restricting India from finishing strongly.
As the match progressed, Bangladesh's bowlers began to make inroads, with Rishad Hossain and Tanzim Hasan Sakib taking crucial wickets. The Indian team, having won their previous match against Pakistan, aimed to secure another victory to strengthen their position in the tournament.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, entered this match with confidence after defeating Sri Lanka in their first Super 4 game. With both teams having two points each, this match is crucial for their chances of reaching the final. The stage is set for an exciting chase as Bangladesh looks to respond to India's total.