Abu Dhabi, Asia Cup 2025: Team India continued its dominant run in the India vs Oman 2025 Asia Cup 2025, defeating Oman by 21 runs in a thrilling group-stage encounter. With this win, India not only extended their unbeaten streak but also topped the group heading into the knockout stage.
First Innings – India Sets a Competitive Target
After winning the toss, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav chose to bat first on a flat Abu Dhabi wicket. The decision turned out to be spot on as openers provided a brisk start before Sanju Samson stabilized the innings with a well-crafted 56 off 38 balls, laced with 5 fours and 2 sixes.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav himself played a quickfire 34 off 20 balls, keeping the scoreboard ticking at a rapid pace. Later, Rinku Singh’s cameo of 28 (17) added crucial runs in the death overs.
Despite India’s aggressive batting, Oman’s bowlers did well to keep the total under 200. Shah Faisal, Aamir Kaleem, and Jiten Ramanandi picked up two wickets each, restricting India to 188/8 in 20 overs.
Second Innings – Oman’s Spirited Chase
Chasing 189, Oman began cautiously but shifted gears in the middle overs. The partnership between Hammad Mirza (62 off 41) and Aamir Kaleem (53 off 45) was the highlight of the chase.
Mirza, in particular, was aggressive reaching his half-century in just 30 balls, peppering the Indian bowlers with boundaries. The duo put India under pressure, reducing the required run rate to almost run-a-ball by the 15th over.
However, the momentum shifted when Arshdeep Singh struck at the right time, dismissing a set batter and slowing down Oman’s charge. Arshdeep not only ensured India’s win but also achieved a historic milestone of 100 T20I wickets, becoming the first Indian bowler to do so.
Despite the fightback, Oman could only manage 167/4 in 20 overs, falling short by 21 runs.
Full Match Scorecard India vs Oman
India – 1st Innings
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | 56 | 38 | 5 | 2 | 147.3 |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | 34 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 170.0 |
| Rinku Singh | 28 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 164.7 |
| Shubman Gill | 18 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 128.6 |
| Hardik Pandya | 15 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 150.0 |
| Others | 37 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 188/8 (20 overs) |
Oman Bowling:
Shah Faisal – 4-0-32-2
Aamir Kaleem – 4-0-29-2
Jiten Ramanandi – 4-0-34-2
Zeeshan Maqsood – 4-0-36-1
Others – 4-0-57-1
Oman – 2nd Innings
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammad Mirza | 62 | 41 | 7 | 2 | 151.2 |
| Aamir Kaleem | 53 | 45 | 5 | 1 | 117.7 |
| Zeeshan Maqsood | 22 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 122.2 |
| Others | 30 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 167/4 (20 overs) |
India Bowling:
Arshdeep Singh – 4-0-28-1
Kuldeep Yadav – 4-0-32-1
Hardik Pandya – 4-0-27-1
Jasprit Bumrah – 4-0-34-0
Axar Patel – 4-0-36-1
Key Highlights of the Match India vs Oman
Sanju Samson (56 off 38) guided India’s innings → Player of the Match
Oman’s Hammad Mirza (62 off 41) and Aamir Kaleem (53 off 45) kept the chase alive
Arshdeep Singh became the first Indian bowler with 100 T20I wickets
India sealed the win by 21 runs and qualified top of their group in the Asia Cup 2025
What This Win Means for India
This victory ensures India finishes the group stage unbeaten, carrying strong momentum into the semi-finals. The batting depth, coupled with bowling milestones, shows India’s balance as a unit.
For Oman, despite the loss, their fight against a strong Indian side will boost their confidence, especially with players like Hammad Mirza and Aamir Kaleem showing world-class temperament under pressure.
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