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India Beat Bangladesh by 41 Runs, Reach Final
India secured their place in the Asia Cup 2025 final with a convincing 41-run victory over Bangladesh in the Super Four clash. Chasing a target of 169, Bangladesh collapsed to 127 all out in 19.3 overs, as India’s bowlers maintained firm control throughout the innings.
Batting Brilliance from Sharma
India’s innings was powered by opener Abhishek Sharma, who smashed 75 off just 37 balls. His aggressive batting set the tone early, with Shubman Gill providing steady support in the opening partnership. Despite a few middle-order stumbles, India managed to post a competitive 168/6, leaving Bangladesh with a testing chase.
Spin Attack Seals It
Bangladesh faltered under pressure from India’s spin trio. Kuldeep Yadav led the charge with 3/18, narrowly missing a hat-trick. Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy chipped in with crucial wickets, ensuring Bangladesh never found momentum in their reply.
Knockout Implications
This win made India the first team to reach the Asia Cup 2025 final, while simultaneously knocking out Sri Lanka from contention. Bangladesh now face a must-win situation in their next match if they are to keep hopes alive of making the summit clash.
