India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav collaborating in a apply session in Dubai, September 6, 2025. — AFP
India captain Suryakumar Yadav has voiced his keenness for the much-anticipated ACC Males’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 showdown in opposition to Pakistan, set to happen on the Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
The previous champions opened their marketing campaign in emphatic model, thrashing hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE) of their event opener.
Opting to discipline first, India’s bowlers dismantled the UAE batting order for simply 57 runs in 13.1 overs. Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav starred with a four-wicket haul, spearheading the dominant efficiency.
In response, India comfortably chased down the 58-run goal for the lack of only one wicket and 93 balls to spare.
Talking on the post-match presentation, Yadav defined that he opted to bowl first to analyse how the pitch would react within the second innings earlier than expressing his satisfaction with the staff’s efficiency.
“Wanted to see how the wicket was playing. It was the same in the second innings. Clinical performance from the boys, we wanted good attitude and energy on the field and that’s what we got,” Yadav acknowledged.
The proper-handed batter additional shared that the gamers have been conscious of the situations right here, citing their current go to for the ICC Males’s Champions Trophy 2025 earlier than showering reward on Kuldeep.
“Recently, a lot of the boys were here for the Champions Trophy, the wicket looked good, but it was on the slower side, and the spinners have a role. Here it is very hot right now, and Kuldeep did well, got good support from Hardik, Dube and Bumrah,” the Indian captain continued.
Yadav then went on to laud top-ranked T20I batter Abhishek Sharma for setting the ‘tone’ for chasing down the whole in simply 4.3 overs earlier than sharing his anticipation for the blockbuster contest in opposition to Pakistan.
“He is currently the World number one batter for a reason; he sets the tone, irrespective of if we chase 200 or 50, unbelievable from him. Everyone is excited for the game against Pakistan.”
