Team India will kick off their Asia Cup 2025 campaign today against UAE at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Ahead of the high-voltage clash, pace spearhead Arshdeep Singh has made headlines after topping the Bronco fitness test, surpassing even senior pacer Jasprit Bumrah.
Arshdeep Singh Tops Bronco Test
According to reports from the Bengaluru Centre of Excellence, where India’s fitness tests were recently conducted, Arshdeep Singh registered the best score among all Indian pacers in the Bronco endurance test. Big names like Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Shardul Thakur, and Bumrah were part of the session, but Arshdeep’s result stood out.
His superior fitness level will boost India’s pace attack as they aim to begin the tournament with a dominant win.
Also see: Yo-Yo Test Scores of Indian Players 2025
100-Wicket Milestone in Sight
Arshdeep Singh is just one wicket away from becoming the first Indian bowler to take 100 T20I wickets.
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 63 |
| Wickets Taken | 99 |
| Best Figures | 4/19 |
| Average | 18.45 |
| Economy Rate | 7.9 |
IND vs UAE – Match Preview
India are clear favourites going into this contest, with Suryakumar Yadav leading a strong XI featuring Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah. UAE, on the other hand, will look to use home conditions to surprise the defending champions.
Arshdeep’s early strikes could set the tone for India, and fans will be eager to watch him achieve his 100th T20I wicket in today’s game.
