India records biggest T20I win by number of balls remaining: Top 5 list

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India began their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a record that will be remembered for a long time.

Chasing a target of just 58 runs against UAE, the Men in Blue finished the job inside 4.3 overs. That meant they had 93 balls still left, the most ever by India in a T20 International win.

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The chase was so short that many fans at the Dubai International Stadium were still settling into their seats when the result was already sealed.

It was pure dominance, both with the ball and the bat, and it underlined why India is being seen as one of the favorites in this tournament.

How did India set the record for biggest T20I win by balls remaining?

The story of this match was written in two parts. First came the bowling, where India’s attack ripped through the UAE batting order.

Kuldeep Yadav was the star, taking 4 wickets for just 7 runs, while Shivam Dube chipped in with three crucial strikes. Jasprit Bumrah and the others joined in as the hosts folded for only 57.

Then came the chase, which looked more like a sprint than a cricket innings. Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill wasted no time, smashing boundaries from the start.

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India reached the target in 4.3 overs, making this their biggest win by balls remaining in T20I history.

India’s top 5 biggest T20I wins by balls remaining in Asia Cup

Over the years, India has had some comfortable victories in the shorter format, but none as commanding as this one against UAE.

Here’s a look at the top five instances:

TeamBalls RemainingOppositionYear
India93UAE2025
India59UAE2016
Afghanistan59Sri Lanka2022
India27Pakistan2016
Sri Lanka18Pakistan2022

What’s next for India in Asia Cup 2025?

With two points secured and a massive boost to their net run rate, India’s focus now turns to the biggest clash of the group stage

On September 14, they face Pakistan in what promises to be one of the most-watched games of the year.

After the way India performed against UAE, the team will go into that match high on confidence, but Pakistan will present a much tougher challenge.

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Saurav Goyal

Saurav Goyal is a Content Producer at the Sporting News with over two years of experience in covering cricket. An avid cricket fan for more than two decades, his passion for the game led him to writing. Since then, he’s been delivering the latest news and engaging content to keep cricket fans informed and entertained.