ND vs BAN, Asia Cup 2025 Super 4: India march into final as spinners dismantle Bangladesh
Saif Hassan’s fighting knock of 69 wasn’t enough as India’s spin attack, spearheaded by Kuldeep Yadav’s brilliant 3/18, bundled out Bangladesh to secure a place in the Asia Cup 2025 final on September 28. Varun Chakravarthy and Jasprit Bumrah chipped in with two wickets each, tightening the grip as Bangladesh’s hopes of qualifying now hinge on their do-or-die clash against Pakistan.
Earlier in the evening, India posted 168/6 in their 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma once again stole the spotlight with a blazing 75, while Hardik Pandya (38) steadied the innings in the middle overs. But failures from Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Shivam Dube meant India couldn’t fully capitalise on their start. Bangladesh’s bowlers, led by Mustafizur Rahman and Rishad Hossain, ensured regular breakthroughs to restrict the Men in Blue.
When it came to the chase, Bangladesh looked promising for a brief spell as Saif Hassan and Parvez Hossain Emon counterattacked, but Kuldeep’s spin web dismantled their middle order. Varun Chakravarthy’s timely strikes and Bumrah’s early breakthroughs ensured India always stayed on top. From 80/2, Bangladesh slipped rapidly and were bowled out well short, handing India a 41-run victory.
The result also knocked Sri Lanka out of contention, leaving the Bangladesh–Pakistan clash as a virtual semi-final to decide who will face India in Dubai on September 28.
Key Takeaways from the Match
- Abhishek Sharma’s fearless batting continues to set the tone for India.
- Kuldeep Yadav back to his best, troubling Bangladesh with his variations.
- Bangladesh’s inconsistency in the middle order proved costly despite Saif Hassan’s heroic 69.
- India have qualified for the Asia Cup final, still not at their peak, yet miles ahead of their Asian rivals.
India will now await their opponent—either Pakistan or Bangladesh—for what promises to be a blockbuster final.
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