India, Sept. 11 -- India opened their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a statement win, dismantling hosts UAE by nine wickets at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday.

Choosing to bowl first, India's bowlers turned the contest into a one-sided affair, skittling the UAE for just 57 in 13.1 overs.

Shivam Dube chipped in brilliantly with three wickets, while Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy picked up one each. Jasprit Bumrah set the tone with the new ball, striking early and maintaining pressure.

The UAE batting lineup crumbled under relentless accuracy, with only Alishan Sharafu's 22 from 17 standing out in a disappointing card.

Chasing a modest 58, India's top order wasted no time. Abhishek Sharma smashed a quickfire 30 off 16 balls...