India’s performance in the Asia Cup 2025 has highlighted a critical flaw: inconsistent fielding. Despite strong batting and bowling displays, the team has displayed concerning lapses in the field, raising questions about their ability to claim the title. The team progressed to the final by beating Bangladesh in the Super 4 stage. However, the team’s repeated fielding mistakes may jeopardize their chances of winning the championship.
In the group stage, India dominated all three matches, and then advanced to the Super 4 stage. The team led by Suryakumar Yadav then beat Pakistan and Bangladesh. The team’s position in the final won’t change regardless of the result of their third match against Sri Lanka. However, the fielding performance could determine the outcome of the final. The fielding has been a major issue during the Super 4 stage.
The team’s fielding woes were evident against Pakistan, where they dropped five catches and missed a run-out, costing them six wicket-taking opportunities. These errors are uncharacteristic of a team of India’s stature.
The same issues plagued the match against Bangladesh, where India again dropped five catches. While India won the match, the fielding was once again a concern. Four catches were missed off the bat of Saif Hasan, who scored 69 runs. These fielding errors could be costly in the final, potentially costing India the Asia Cup.