India Vs Bangladesh Highlights, Asia Cup 2025: IND Beat BAN by 41 Runs

Dubai, September 25, 2025 — India reached the Asia Cup 2025 final after a 41-run victory over Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium. A blistering 75 from Abhishek Sharma and a game-changing middle spell from left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav (3/18) powered India to a defendable 168/6 and then helped bowl Bangladesh out for 127 in 19.3 overs.

India’s chase plan worked to perfection early: Abhishek and Shubman Gill put on a lightning 77 in just over six overs, giving India the kind of powerplay the team needed. After Abhishek’s 37-ball onslaught ended in a spectacular run-out, the middle order labored — Hardik Pandya’s 38 provided late impetus, but India finished a modest 168/6.

Bangladesh’s reply never really recovered from the middle-overs collapse. Saif Hassan mounted a brave fight — his 69 came off 51 balls and included several powerful down-the-ground strikes — but he had little support. Kuldeep’s two quick strikes in the middle overs, backed by Varun Chakaravarthy and Axar Patel, strangled the chase and left Bangladesh eight wickets down for 62 runs during the collapse.

Key moments

• Powerplay punch: Abhishek & Gill’s 77-run opening stand stunned Bangladesh and set up India’s total.

• Run-out turning point: Abhishek was run out after a sharp ground-fielding and throw from Rishad Hossain, breaking India’s momentum.

• Kuldeep’s double: Kuldeep removed Rishad Hossain and Tanzim Hasan Sakib with successive deliveries, turning the game firmly in India’s favour.

• Saif’s fight: Saif Hassan survived four reprieves and hit five sixes, but his 69 couldn’t be backed up.

Player quotes

• Abhishek Sharma: “I got the job done for my team.”

• Bangladesh stand-in captain Jaker Ali praised his players’ fight and said preparations would continue as they chased a tough target.

What it means

• India have sealed a place in the Asia Cup final (Sunday, September 28, Dubai). Their bowling — especially Kuldeep’s wrist spin and support from Varun/Axar/Bumrah — looked tournament-ready even when the batting lapsed. Fielding lapses (dropped chances) remain a concern, but India did what mattered: win.

• Sri Lanka are now knocked out of final contention.

• The second finalist will be decided tonight: Pakistan vs Bangladesh is a winner-takes-all Super Four clash — the victor will face India in the summit clash.

What to watch next

• Pakistan vs Bangladesh (Super Four decider) — Dubai International Stadium. Toss reported around 7:30 PM IST; winner meets India in the final on Sunday, September 28. If Pakistan win, an India–Pakistan Asia Cup final would be a first in the tournament’s history.

Quick scoreboard

• India: 168/6 (20 overs) — Abhishek Sharma 75 (37), Hardik Pandya 38 (29)

• Bangladesh: 127 all out (19.3 overs) — Saif Hassan 69 (51); Kuldeep Yadav 3/18, Varun Chakaravarthy 2/29

Bottom line
India did enough with bat and ball when it mattered. Abhishek’s fireworks provided the foundation; Kuldeep’s control in the middle overs finished the job. Now all eyes turn to the Pakistan–Bangladesh showdown — one more big match stands between India and the Asia Cup trophy.