Kuldeep Yadav was in full flow, displaying his entire arsenal to claim three wickets in a single over and finish with four in the innings.
Kuldeep Yadav On Fire as UAE Middle Order Collapses
After sitting out the long summer series in England, Kuldeep Yadav made an explosive return for India in their Asia Cup opener, wreaking havoc on the UAE middle order. The left-arm leg-spinner claimed three wickets in a single over, removing Rahul Chopra, captain Muhammad Waseem, and Harshit Kaushik, leaving the hosts reeling at 50/5 inside nine overs.
Kuldeep’s incredible form continues after a stellar start to 2025, including a Champions Trophy triumph and a strong IPL season. He showcased his full arsenal in that over: a classic leg break to catch Chopra off guard at the boundary, a flipper that deceived Waseem on a sweep shot, and a googly that ripped through Kaushik’s bat-pad gap to dismantle the stumps.
Praise heaped on Kuldeep after destructive over
Kuldeep’s masterclass ensured UAE struggled to post a challenging total. Jasprit Bumrah set the tone with a sensational yorker to dismiss Sharafu, followed by Varun Chakaravarthy picking up the second wicket. Kuldeep then returned to claim the final wicket, finishing with incredible figures of 4/7 as UAE were bowled out for just 57. Shivam Dube was the surprise star, taking three wickets while conceding only four runs.
