India vs Bangladesh Highlights: IND beat BAN by 41 runs, reach into Asia Cup 2025 final

India have won this by 41 runs and have made their way into the final.

Okay, so his lifelines come to an end. Saif Hassan's knock is over as Axar takes a well judged catch at the long-on boundary. India send Bangladesh nine down.

Kuldeep has two-in-two. He is doing it for India, while Saif is left stranded at the other end. 

Varun is in for his final over. And Dube drops Saif on the first ball at deep square leg. He got into a bit of confusion there with Hardik also around. But Varun removes Saifuddin on the next ball. BAN now 109/6 after 15.2

Bangladesh have now lost half of their side. A good piece of work from Shubman Gill at covers as he charged in front and threw an underarm throw while diving to get Jaker Ali run out. BAN 87/5 after 12.3

India have now put Bangladesh in some real pressure. Three quick wickets and Bangladesh are now 74/4. Varun, who was hit for 12 in his first over, takes a wicket in his second. He gets Shamim with a one that was straight and hit the leg stump. The Indian spinners are doing the trick.

Axar Patel strikes as well. He gets Towhid, who mistimes one to long-on. Shamim Hossain is the new batter in.

Kuldeep Yadav has struck in his first over. Parvez looked to sweep this too, after having successfully swept Varun previously. But he top edges this and is caught by Abhishek near deep square.

India's strike bowler Jasprit Bumrah struck in his very first over, inducing a mistimed lofted shot from Tanzid Tamim, straight into the hands of the mid-on fielder Shivam Dube. Bangladesh have lost one early in a tricky run-chase of 169.

Bangladesh openers - Saif Hassan and Tanzid Hasan - are out in the middle. India begin with Hardik yet again. The second innings is now underway. Bangladesh need 169 to win this.

India have finished at 168/6. This is not the huge total that we see with India. But the pitch seemed to be on a slower side. That said, Bangladesh have a chance to chase this down.

Bangladesh have burnt their review off Mustafizur. The speedster thought he got Axar Patel caught behind as the ball brushed past the bat. But there was nothing on the ultra edge.

Tilak mistimes this slower one off Tanzim Hasan Sakib to deep square leg. Tilak could not pick this one and found the fielder in the deep. India have lost half of their side. And now Axar Patel. Sanju Samson has to wait for his chance. India 132/5 after 15.

Suryakumar is gone too. India have now lost their captain. Mustafizur gets the wicket as he completes his 150 scalps in T20Is. There was an edge on that one as SKY looked to work the body-line ball to the leg side. The umpire did not rule the batter out but, upon review, SKY was given out.

Abhishek's brilliance comes to an end. He has been run out at the non-striker's end. Not what an Indian fan would want. 

The first 10 overs are done. Abhishek Sharma is, as usual, going all guns blazing after a bit of a slow start. Shubman Gill looked good as he made 29 from 19 balls, while the promoted Shivam Dube fell for 2. India are 96/2 after 10 overs with Abhishek on 60 from 32 and SKY on 3 from 6 unbeaten in the middle.

Abhishek gets to his fifty off 25 balls. He could have made it quicker but gets to it at a strike rate of 200. Meanwhile, Shivam Dube falls early. He mistimes Rishad Hossain to long-off and departs for 2. Captain Suryakumar is in now.

And Shubman Gill has to walk back. The Indian T20 vice-captain has been caught near long-off. And Shivam Dube has been promoted up the order at No.3. Surprise? Don't think so, as this is the time for the spinners and he is a renowned spin-basher.

Abhishek is now taking it on. He has smacked two more sixes in the fifth over and four fours from the sixth one as India are now on a big move. India 72/0 after 6.

India now break the shackles with a big 21-run over. Gill drills one straight for a four and then a six over long-on. Abhishek slams his first big shot, a six over long on. Bangladesh have had some half chances with the catches but have not been able to hold on. India 38/0 after 4.

It is not the fiery start that we are used to seeing with India. They have been pegged back by what looks like the slowness of the surface. Three from the opening over, 7 each from the next two as India are 17/0 after 3.

These look like early signs of the pitch being slow. In the first over off Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shubman Gill's check drive towards cover went in the air but was just safe. Abhishek's straight punch off Nasum Ahmed went in the air too. 

The Indian openers - Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill - are out in the middle. The Bangladesh players are taking their places now. 4 changes for Bangladesh with the likes of Taskin, Shoriful, Litton and Mahedi not in the side today. Tanzim with the new ball in his hand.

Time for anthems now. The two teams are out in the middle. Bangladesh's 'Amar Sonar Bangla' up first, followed by India's 'Jan Gan Man'.

Bangladesh's Playing XI: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali(w/c), Mohammad Saifuddin, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

India's Playing XI: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy

"We would like to bowl first. He (Litton) got injured during a practice session and unfortunately misses out on this crucial game. I am excited and looking forward to this game. We are doing really well as a team and we will try to give our best. We will try to restrict them and chase it down. Surface looks pretty good to bat. We have got four changes," Bangladesh captain Jaker Ali said at the toss.

"We are happy doing it. We have got what we wanted in the last 4-5 games and we are happy to bat first. We have to follow the good things that we have been doing and the results will take care of itself. The boys have done their bit, it is part of the game (dropped catches). Much pleasant (weather). Same team," Surya said at the toss.

Jaker Ali, the stand-in captain has won the toss for Bangladesh and they will be bowling first.

Litton Das is unlikely to play by the looks of the warm-ups. Litton did not do any warmups or stretching and went inside after having a chat with the team physio. Jaker Ali will be leading.

No changes are expected to be made by India. Jasprit Bumrah is marking his run-up.

India's Probable Playing XI:

Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy

India win and they are through to the final. Sri Lanka would be eliminated, and the Pakistan vs Bangladesh contest tomorrow would become a virtual semifinal.

If Bangladesh win, they will not mathematically assure their place, but they will have a foot inside the final. Sri Lanka would also stay alive with India and Pakistan, then joint on two points each.

India vs Bangladesh is a pretty lopsided rivalry. The two have met each other in 17 T20Is till now, with India holding a 16-1 lead. The only time they lost to them was in 2019 when the Bangla Tigers had chased down 149.

Bangladesh have learnt on the job with the bat. After their batting faltered in the clash against Sri Lanka, they have done well, beating Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. Mustafizur Rahman is their man with the ball, while the likes of Litton Das, Saif Hassan and Towhid Hridoy have scored well with the bat.

India have brushed aside everyone who has come their way. They defeated the UAE in their opener, made light work of Pakistan and then Oman to top the league stage. The Men in Blue then got one more better over the arch-rivals Pakistan in the Super Four despite the Men in Green showing improvements. They have 4 wins in as many games.

Speaking in the pre-match press conference, India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said, "It's very unlikely that you [India] go into the last game knowing you've qualified."

"So I'd say it's unlikely that he'll get a rest. Also bearing in mind we have a Test match starting [next] Thursday. So it's actually quite good preparation in terms of workload management … So if we have the luxury to have that option [of resting Bumrah] in the last game, we can look at it. But I'd say we're going to pick our best team for every game. He obviously fits into that picture," he added.

A major question revolves around whether India will keep playing their talisman Jasprit Bumrah in the final and the West Indies Test series ahead? India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate all but confirmed that Bumrah will be playing as he said India are "unlikely" to make any changes.

Meanwhile, India are looking as formidable and fearless as anything. They have assembled a team for the ages in the T20I format with all departments well covered and a plethora of all-rounders offering them big cushion to bank on. They have won four matches and will look for another one today.

Bangladesh were staring down the barrel as they were in danger of an early exit from the Asia Cup 2025 after losing to Sri Lanka and beating Afghanistan by only eight runs. However, Afghanistan's loss to Sri Lanka took them to the Super Four stage, where they defeated the Group B toppers Sri Lanka and now have the final in their sight. But they will need to get the better of India.

The only unbeaten team in the Asia Cup 2025 - India - are up against the rising Bangladesh side in their Super Four clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Both India and Bangladesh have won their opening matches in the Super Four and will look to double the number of wins as the spots for the final lie ahead.