wasim akram, india vs united arab emirates: The 17th season of Asia Cup has started. The second match of the prestigious tournament was played yesterday (10 September 2025) between India and United Arab Emirates at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
While chasing the target, Abhishek Sharma was once again seen in great form. Starting the innings, he faced only 16 balls. Meanwhile, in no time he scored 30 runs at a strike rate of 187.50. During this, cricket lovers got to see two fours and three beautiful sixes from his bat.
Former Pakistani captain Wasim Akram, who was present in the commentary box during the India vs UAE match, was also surprised to see Abhishek Sharma’s batting. Especially when, while starting the innings, he hit two big shots on the very first two balls. Abhishek hit a six over wide long off on the first ball of Haider Ali bowling the first over of the innings for the opposition team. After this, a four was scored on the second ball from the direction of extra cover.
Seeing this explosive game of Abhishek Sharma, Wasim Akram could not stop himself from praising him. He said, ‘I have never seen this before in T20.’
Talking about the result of the match, after losing the toss in Dubai and batting first, the UAE team was bundled out for just 57 runs in 13.1 overs. Opening the innings, only Alishan Sharafu (22) and Captain Mohammad Wasim (19) could touch double figures.
The Indian team easily achieved the target of 58 runs set by the opposition team for victory at the loss of one wicket in 4.3 overs. Abhishek Sharma played the highest innings of 30 runs. Apart from them, Shubhman Gill contributed 20 not out in nine balls, while Captain Suryakumar Yadav contributed seven unbeaten runs in two balls.
Against UAE, Kuldeep Yadav achieved the maximum of four successes while conceding just seven runs in his spell of 2.1 overs. For which he was given ‘Player of the Match’.