India vs United Arab Emirates — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
T20 World Cup • India won the match by 4 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of T20 World Cup, India took on United Arab Emirates on Feb 28, 2026, 05:12 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 4 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 358 runs and 11 wickets fall between United Arab Emirates (176/5 in 20.0 overs) and India (182/6 in 19.1 overs).
2. United Arab Emirates Innings Breakdown (176/5)
Batting in the first innings, United Arab Emirates finished on 176/5 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.80 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, United Arab Emirates accumulated 50 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Mayank Kumar spearheaded the batting effort with 56 runs off 35 balls (including 4 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 160.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Sohaid Khan, who contributed 44 runs off 21 deliveries, while Alishan Sharafu added 39 (32b). With the ball in the first innings, Arshdeep Singh led the bowling figures with 2/29 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.25), assisted by Varun Chakravaty (1/34 in 4.0 overs).
3. India Chase & Second Innings Summary (182/6)
Pursuing a target of 177 runs for victory, India recorded 182/6 in 19.1 overs at a scoring rate of 9.50 runs per over. Hardik Pandya anchored the chase for India with 75 runs from 37 balls (2 fours, 7 sixes, strike rate 202.7), alongside Tilak Verma who chipped in with 28 off 16 balls. Defending the total, Harshit Kaushik delivered a key spell of 2/25 across 3.1 overs at an economy rate of 7.89, while Simranjeet Singh finished with 1/22 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Rinku Singh and Hardik Pandya (India ), who combined for 77 runs off 34 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Ishan Kishan making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Hardik Pandya (India ) topped the match rankings with 181.0 total points, followed closely by Harshit Kaushik (106.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Hardik Pandya .