India’s victory over the UAE in the Asia Cup 2025 was quick and commanding. Team India’s victory was largely due to their excellent bowling performance. Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah, both star bowlers, played key roles. However, all-rounder Shivam Dube also contributed significantly by taking three wickets. After the match, Dube made a notable statement about one of his teammates, which was widely appreciated.
The match, played in Dubai on September 10, saw India triumph over the UAE by nine wickets. India bowled first and restricted the UAE to just 57 runs. Kuldeep Yadav took 4 wickets, including 3 in a single over. Shivam Dube also had a good game, taking 3 wickets in 2 overs and playing a vital role in ending UAE’s innings. Dube did not get the opportunity to bat as India reached the target in 4.3 overs.
Shivam Dube attended the press conference after the match. He was asked about comparisons with Hardik Pandya. Dube’s response was positive: “Hardik Pandya is like my brother. I am always learning from his advice and his words. He has more experience than me in international cricket and IPL. I have never thought about the comparison because my only aim is to learn from his experience.”
In the match, Shivam Dube took 3 wickets for 4 runs, while Hardik did not take any wickets. Neither player got a chance to bat. India’s next match is against Pakistan. The expectation is that both all-rounders will perform well together, leading to praise for their partnership rather than comparisons.