ndia stormed into the DP World Asia Cup 2025 final with a commanding 41-run victory over Bangladesh in their second Super 4 clash at the Dubai International Stadium. Put in to bat, India launched an explosive start through Abhishek Sharma, who smashed a dazzling 75 off 37 balls with six fours and five sixes. Partnering Shubman Gill (29 off 19), he powered India to 77 inside the powerplay. Bangladesh’s bowlers pulled things back well after the initial onslaught, conceding only 70 runs in the final 10 overs as Mustafizur Rahman (1/33) and Rishad Hossain (2/27) applied late pressure to restrict India to 168/6.

Chasing 169, Bangladesh suffered an early setback when Jasprit Bumrah removed Tanzid Hasan with his second delivery. Saif Hassan fought bravely with 69 from 51 balls, but support was scarce. Kuldeep Yadav’s clever variations (3/18) and Varun Chakravarthy’s accuracy (2/29) strangled the middle order, while Bumrah’s death-over precision (2/18) kept the required rate climbing. Bangladesh were eventually bowled out for 127 in 19.3 overs, never recovering from regular strikes that broke each budding partnership.

Abhishek Sharma was named Player of the Match for his explosive innings and two sharp catches that helped maintain India’s grip on the contest. With this win, India secured back-to-back victories in the Super 4 stage and confirmed their place in the Asia Cup 2025 final, underlining their balanced attack and formidable batting depth ahead of the title clash.