India vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 Super Four Full Match Report, Scorecard, Analysis & Fans’ Reactions
India defeated Bangladesh by 41 runs in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash in Dubai. Abhishek Sharma’s 75 off 37 and Kuldeep Yadav’s 3/18 sealed India’s spot in the final. Get full scorecard, pre & post-match analysis, and fans’ reactions here.
India vs Bangladesh — Asia Cup 2025 Super Four
Date: 24 September 2025
Venue: Dubai International Stadium
Result: India won by 41 runs (India 168/6 in 20 overs; Bangladesh 127 all out in 19.3 overs).
Player of the Match: Abhishek Sharma (75 off 37).
Pre-Match Build-Up
Stakes and tension before the clash
The Asia Cup 2025 Super Four stage had been building towards a fiery climax. India entered this match unbeaten, brimming with confidence after defeating Pakistan and Afghanistan earlier in the tournament. A win here would guarantee them a spot in the final, regardless of other results.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, walked into Dubai with their backs against the wall. After mixed results in the group stage and a scratchy start in the Super Fours, they desperately needed a victory to keep their hopes alive. Defeat would leave them reliant on Pakistan’s results against Sri Lanka, creating a near-impossible qualification scenario.
The narrative was set: India sought to confirm dominance, while Bangladesh hoped for a turnaround to keep their tournament alive.
Team news and selection calls
- India: They continued with a balanced XI featuring both wrist-spin and pace — Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, and Axar Patel alongside Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounders. Abhishek Sharma retained his opening role after a stellar run.
- Bangladesh: Missed Litton Das due to injury. Jaker Ali took charge as stand-in captain, reshuffling the batting order. They banked on the left-arm trio — Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, and Taskin Ahmed — to provide breakthroughs.
Pitch and conditions
Dubai’s wicket offered good bounce early on, assisting pacers in the first few overs, but slowed down under lights, traditionally aiding wrist-spin. A first-innings total around 160–170 was considered competitive.
Toss
Bangladesh won the toss and chose to field first, hoping dew would help their chase later. But the decision backfired as Abhishek Sharma’s whirlwind knock tore their plans apart.
India’s Innings: 168/6 (20 overs)
Powerplay: Abhishek’s carnage
Abhishek Sharma, one of India’s brightest young stars, produced a masterclass in aggressive batting. He smashed 75 off just 37 balls at a strike rate of 202.70, hitting 7 fours and 5 sixes. A dropped chance early on by Bangladesh proved fatal — he made them pay with an innings that stunned bowlers and lifted India to 67/1 in the Powerplay.
Shubman Gill anchored the other end, adding stability with a measured knock of 29 off 24.
Middle overs: Consolidation & stumbles
Bangladesh struck back as Mustafizur and Taskin picked up wickets, slowing India’s momentum. Surya, Tilak, and Samson couldn’t convert starts, and by the 13th over, India were at 110/4, in danger of falling short of par.
Final flourish: Hardik Pandya delivers
All-rounder Hardik Pandya stepped up with a timely 38 off 24 balls, ensuring India crossed 160. Despite disciplined death overs from Mustafizur, India ended with 168/6, a total their spinners were well placed to defend.
India Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 75 | 37 | 7 | 5 | 202.70 |
| Shubman Gill | 29 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 120.83 |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.88 |
| Tilak Varma | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.42 |
| Sanju Samson (wk) | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Shivam Dube | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Hardik Pandya | 38* | 24 | 3 | 2 | 158.33 |
| Axar Patel | 3* | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Extras | 4 | ||||
| Total | 168/6 | 20 overs |
Bowling (Bangladesh):
- Mustafizur Rahman: 4-0-27-2
- Taskin Ahmed: 4-0-35-1
- Shoriful Islam: 4-0-34-1
- Saifuddin: 4-0-38-1
- Nasum Ahmed: 4-0-30-1
Bangladesh’s Innings: 127 all out (19.3 overs)
Top-order struggles
Bangladesh’s chase began disastrously. Tanzid Hasan fell early, and wickets kept tumbling around Saif Hassan, who played a heroic lone hand.
Saif Hassan’s fight
The right-hander scored a valiant 69 off 51 balls, hitting 3 fours and 5 sixes. His composure gave Bangladesh faint hope, but the lack of partnerships doomed the chase.
Parvez Hossain Emon added a quickfire 21, but the rest crumbled under India’s spin strangle.
Kuldeep & Co. seal the win
Kuldeep Yadav was exceptional, returning 3/18, supported by Varun Chakravarthy (2/25) and Bumrah (2/21). They broke the backbone of Bangladesh’s middle and lower order, bowling them out for 127 in 19.3 overs.
Bangladesh Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saif Hassan | 69 | 51 | 3 | 5 | 135.29 |
| Tanzid Hasan | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Parvez Hossain Emon | 21 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 210.00 |
| Towhid Hridoy | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.50 |
| Shamim Hossain | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Jaker Ali (c & wk) | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 58.33 |
| Mohammad Saifuddin | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Rishad Hossain | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Nasum Ahmed | 3* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Total | 127 all out | 19.3 overs |
Bowling (India):
- Jasprit Bumrah: 4-0-21-2
- Arshdeep Singh: 3-0-25-0
- Hardik Pandya: 2-0-17-0
- Axar Patel: 3-0-21-1
- Kuldeep Yadav: 4-0-18-3
- Varun Chakravarthy: 3.3-0-25-2
Post-Match Analysis
Why India won
- Abhishek Sharma’s blitz: His 75 at over 200 strike rate gave India a cushion.
- Middle overs mastery: Kuldeep Yadav’s spell strangled Bangladesh when the chase could have gained momentum.
- Bumrah’s discipline: The spearhead ensured no comeback at the death.
Why Bangladesh lost
- Dropped chance early: Abhishek was shelled on 10, which proved costly.
- Over-reliance on Saif Hassan: He scored more than half the team’s runs alone.
- Lack of partnerships: No batter beyond Saif and Emon crossed 20.
Fans’ Reactions
- Indian fans: Social media erupted with praise for Abhishek Sharma, hailing him as India’s next superstar opener. “From U19 talent to Asia Cup match-winner — Abhishek is here to stay,” wrote one fan.
- Bangladeshi fans: Frustration centered around fielding lapses and lack of support for Saif Hassan. “One man can’t win matches alone. Where was the middle order?” asked a supporter on X (Twitter).
- Neutral fans: Applauded Kuldeep’s artistry. “Wrist spin is still king in T20s. Kuldeep showed why he’s India’s trump card.”
Conclusion
India’s 41-run victory over Bangladesh was a statement of intent. Abhishek Sharma’s explosive batting and Kuldeep Yadav’s magical spin confirmed India’s spot in the final and underlined their balance as a side.
For Bangladesh, Saif Hassan’s lone fight showed promise, but without collective support, they fell short. Their road to the final now depends on results elsewhere.
India march into the final confident and dominant, while Bangladesh face a period of reflection.
