India’s 168/6: Abhishek’s Run-Out Blunder and Bangladesh’s Bowling Party – Asia Cup 2025 Super Four Follies!
By Raj the Cricket Nut, who’s still giggling at that Abhishek mix-up. Published: September 24, 2025, 8:00 PM IST
Cricket fans, it’s September 24, 2025, and the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is serving up a Super Four feast that’s equal parts feast and fiasco! The 16th match of Asia Cup 2025 – India vs Bangladesh – just wrapped its first innings, and oh boy, what a comedy caper. Bangladesh won the toss, bowled first, and somehow wrangled India to 168/6 in 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 75 was the highlight, but that run-out blunder? Priceless. With Rishad Hossain and Mustafizur Rahman leading the bowling bash, this one’s got more twists than a Bollywood plot. Will Bangladesh chase 169 like pros, or will India’s bowlers turn the tables? Grab your chai – and a laugh track – as we unpack this hilarious half!
Toss and Teams: Bangladesh’s Bowling Gamble
Jaker Ali called heads and nailed the toss, opting to bowl under Dubai’s lights – a cheeky move betting on dew for their chase. No shocks in the lineups: India fielded Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Varun Chakaravarthy. Bench had Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh, and Jitesh Sharma, with Gautam Gambhir’s coaching crew plotting away.
Bangladesh rolled out Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali (c & wk), Mohammad Saifuddin, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, and Mustafizur Rahman. Their bench included Litton Das, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, and Nurul Hasan, backed by Mushtaq Ahmed and Shaun Tait. Umpires Ahmad Shah Pakteen and Ruchira Palliyaguruge, with Raveendra Wimalasiri on third-ump duty and Andy Pycroft as ref, kept the farce fair. Weather? Clear, but dew’s the wildcard joker.
India’s Innings: Abhishek’s Blast, Run-Out Bust
India started with fireworks, racing to 72 in the powerplay thanks to Abhishek Sharma’s 75 off 37 (7 fours, 6 sixes, SR 202.70) – a knock so fiery it could grill kebabs! But drama struck: At 112/3 in 11.1 overs, Abhishek’s cheeky single turned into a run-out comedy, courtesy Rishad Hossain and Mustafizur Rahman’s sharp throw. Shubman Gill made 29 off 19 (1 four, 2 sixes, SR 152.63) before Rishad’s leg-spin caught him at 77/1 in 6.2. Shivam Dube’s 23 off 0? Wait, that’s a glitch – 23 off 15 (SR 66.67), bowled by Rishad to Towhid Hridoy at 83/2 in 8.1.
Suryakumar Yadav scratched 5 off 11 (SR 45.45) before Mustafizur’s cutter had Jaker Ali pouching it at 114/4 in 11.6. Hardik Pandya’s 38 off 29 (1 four, 1 six, SR 131.03) was gritty but ended with Tanzid Hasan’s catch off Saifuddin at 168/6 in 19.6. Tilak Varma 5 off 7 (SR 71.43) fell to Tanzim’s bouncer, caught by Saif Hassan at 129/5 in 14.3. Axar Patel unbeaten 10 off 15 (SR 66.67). Extras 4 (1 lb, 2 wides, 1 no-ball). Powerplay: 72 runs – explosive, then explosive errors!
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7.20 |
| Nasum Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8.50 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8.20 |
| Mohammad Saifuddin | 3 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12.30 |
| Rishad Hossain | 3 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Saif Hassan | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.50 |
Key Moments: Run-Outs, Ducks, and Rishad’s Spin
India’s innings was a rollercoaster – Abhishek’s 75 the peak, but that run-out at 112/3 the valley! Rishad’s 2/27 bamboozled Gill and Dube, while Mustafizur’s cutters snagged SKY. Fall of wickets: 77-1 (Gill, 6.2), 83-2 (Dube, 8.1), 112-3 (Abhishek, 11.1), 114-4 (SKY, 11.6), 129-5 (Tilak, 14.3), 168-6 (Hardik, 19.6). Saif Hassan’s 2/7 choked the middle, Tanzim’s 1/29 set the tone. Yet to bat: Sanju Samson, Kuldeep, Bumrah, Varun – but innings over, chase awaits!
- Star Batter: Abhishek Sharma – 75 off 37, SR 202.70, fireworks factory.
- Key Bowler: Rishad Hossain – 2/27, spin surprise package.
- Comedy Gold: Abhishek’s run-out – like tripping at the finish line!
Bangladesh’s Chase: 169 on Offer?
With 169 to win, Bangladesh is licking chops – a target tastier than biryani after their bowling heroics. Openers Saif Hassan and Tanzid can set pace, with Towhid Hridoy’s steady hand. India’s attack – Bumrah, Kuldeep, Axar – has teeth, but dew might blunt it. Bangladesh’s 2-1 T20I edge over India says upset possible. Prediction? They’ll edge it in 19 overs, leaving fans for dessert.
Super Four Stakes: Points Table Tease
This could shake the table – Bangladesh at 2 points (from SL win), India at 2 (from Pak). A win vaults Bangla to 4, India to 2 if loss. Next: PAK vs SL, then finals on 28th. Buzz: BCCI’s Manhas nod, Tamim’s election fury – but tonight, Rishad’s rise steals the show.
In the end, this match is Asia Cup’s cheeky side: blasts, blunders, and belly laughs. India’s 168/6? A batting blooper with brilliance. Bangladesh’s turn – triumph or tragedy? Watch, chuckle, and recall: Cricket’s best when it’s this bonkers. Your chase call? Yell in comments!
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