Abhishek Sharma's blistering 75 powers India to 168/6 against Bangladesh in Super Four clash

Dubai: Abhishek Sharma's explosive 75 off 37 balls propelled India to a competitive total of 168/6 in their Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. His aggressive innings, featuring six fours and five sixes, provided India with a solid foundation. However, after his dismissal, the Indian batting line-up faltered, losing wickets at regular intervals.

Notably, wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson remained absent from the crease even as India lost their fifth wicket. His prolonged absence raised questions about the team's batting order and strategy. Hardik Pandya contributed a valuable 38 runs off 29 balls, while Axar Patel remained unbeaten on 10 from 15 deliveries.

Bangladesh's bowlers, led by Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain and Mustafizur Rahman, kept the pressure on, with both bowlers conceding just over 30 runs each in their four-over spells.

As the match progresses, Bangladesh will be aiming to chase down the target and keep their hopes alive in the tournament. India, on the other hand, will look to defend their total and secure a crucial victory in the Super Four stage.

Brief scores- India: 168/6; 20 overs (Abhishek Sharma 77, Shubman Gill 29, Hardik Pandya 38) vs Bangladesh.

India playing XI: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (w), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy

Bangladesh playing XI: Jaker Ali (w/c), Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman