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The Asia Cup 2025 opened with a strikingly one-sided contest, leaving former India captain Ajay Jadeja questioning the tournament's format. India thrashed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by nine wickets in just 4.3 overs, raising concerns about whether associate nations benefit from such encounters.
Skipper Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and opted to bowl, a decision quickly vindicated. Kuldeep Yadav led the charge with sensational figures of 4 for 7, while Shivam Dube claimed 3 for 4. UAE, despite a steady start of 26 without loss, crumbled spectacularly to 57 all out in 13.1 overs. Only captain Muhammad Waseem (19) and Alishan S...