India, Sept. 13 -- It would be easy to dismiss the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) showing against India in their Group A clash of the 2025 Asia Cup earlier this week. Under Muhammad Waseem's captaincy, the side collapsed to the lowest-ever T20I total against India, bundled out for just 57 in 13.1 overs. At first glance - whether from the scorecard or the highlights - it might seem like there was little fight from the UAE. India's bowlers, led by Kuldeep Yadav and Shivam Dube, completely dominated, paving the way for a commanding nine-wicket win with 93 balls still remaining.

However, anyone who followed the match from the very beginning would have seen UAE opener Alishan Sharafu looking in fine touch, showing little trouble against Hardik P...