WATCH: Kuldeep Yadav’s spin masterclass wreaks UAE's batting line-up in Asia Cup 2025 clash
Kuldeep Yadav delivered a magical over in the India vs UAE Asia Cup 2025 match, picking three wickets to dismantle UAE’s batting. Read full match details and analysis.
Kuldeep Yadav (Image Credit: BCCI)
Last Updated: 09.43 PM, Sep 10, 2025
The second match of the Asia Cup 2025 produced a moment of pure brilliance as Kuldeep Yadav showcased why he remains one of the most dangerous spinners in world cricket agianst UAE. The left-arm wrist-spinner produced a dream spell that completely derailed the United Arab Emirates’ innings and ensured India’s dominance in the group stage encounter.
India had opted to bowl first after winning the toss, hoping to use the conditions to their advantage. Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy set the tone early with disciplined lines, but it was Kuldeep who stole the show. Introduced into the attack inside the powerplay, the spinner needed just one over to dismantle UAE’s hopes of building a competitive total.
The drama began with the first wicket of Rahul Chopra, who mistimed a lofted shot and was caught at the boundary. Just two deliveries later, Kuldeep outfoxed UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem with a quicker ball that crashed into the stumps, leaving the crowd stunned. To finish off the over in style, he produced a deceptive googly that beat Harshit Kaushik all ends up, rattling the stumps and leaving UAE reeling. Three wickets in a single over turned the contest on its head.
UAE’s innings never recovered from the blow. From 25/1, they slipped to a disastrous 57 all out, unable to counter Kuldeep’s variations and India’s relentless pressure. Kuldeep finished with figures of 4 for 7 in just three overs, an extraordinary return that highlighted his match-winning capabilities. His spell not only broke the backbone of UAE’s batting line-up but also reminded fans of his value in multi-nation tournaments.
Former players and commentators were full of praise, with Wasim Akram calling the performance “a masterclass in modern spin bowling.” Fans on social media echoed similar sentiments, celebrating the return of “vintage Kuldeep” who has often delivered in crunch games for India.
For captain Suryakumar Yadav and his side, the clinical bowling display was the perfect start to their Asia Cup campaign. While the batting line-up is packed with stars like Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma, it was Kuldeep’s spin magic that grabbed all the headlines.