Batting first for the first time in the Asia Cup, India scored 188 for 8 against Oman. However, despite India losing seven wickets in the India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025, all their batsmen got a hit in the middle overs. Interestingly, Suryakumar Yadav, who came in at number 11 after being dismissed at number five, was the only exception. Overall, India managed to post a competitive total.
India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025
Abhishek Sharma did what Abhishek Sharma does best, scoring a blistering 38 runs off 15 balls. On the grippy and turning Abu Dhabi pitch, he was the only Indian batsman to achieve a strike rate of over 200 in Asia Cup. Despite scoring less runs, Sanju Samson, batting at number three, reached his half-century off 41 balls. Meanwhile, India crossed 190 thanks to brilliant knocks from Tilak Varma (29 off 18 balls), Axar Patel (26 off 13 balls), and Harshit Rana (13 off 8 balls). Moreover, their collective effort ensured momentum in the final overs. Ultimately, the team posted a strong total
Jasprit in India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025
Indian bowling legend Jasprit Bumrah recently rested No. 1 T20 bowler Varun Chakravarthy. Meanwhile, Kuldeep Yadav’s variations left Oman’s batsmen confused. By the time Kuldeep dismissed Jatinder Singh in the ninth over to end a 56-run partnership between Oman’s openers, the asking rate had risen to 12 runs. Nevertheless, despite Oman’s half-centuries, Aamir Kaleem and Hammad Mirza failed to hit the top gear, which could have hurt India. Finally, chasing a target of 189, Oman made 167 for 4.
With Oman under so much pressure on the scoreboard, India could afford to try different bowling combinations. India used eight bowlers on Friday, including Tilak and Abhishek.
Hardik’s effort
Kaleem picks a full delivery off his pads and collects it. The ball looked likely to go over the line before Hardik’s aggressive intervention at the long-leg boundary.
Hardik runs to his right, extends both hands, and snatches the ball. Hardik somehow maintains his balance and stays on the field with the ball. However, Hardik’s momentum threatens to carry him over the line. Fielding coach T. Dilip is delighted. Bumrah, who wore the bib in the India vs. Oman match today, was very impressed with Hardik’s effort.
Kaleem keeps fighting for Oman
Against the World T20 champions, Aamir Kaleem, who turned 44 in November, smashed a half-century off 38 balls. Oman needed 58 runs with nine wickets in hand and 24 balls. Meanwhile, Mirza accelerated the run rate.
Axar ran back from cover and lost his balance and missed the opportunity as Mirza Dubey’s attack hit his head on the ground and he got injured.
With the asking rate nearing 15, India’s bowlers tried different bowling techniques. Part-time spinner Tilak countered SKY’s efforts with an over that went for eight runs. Moreover Abhishek Sharma and Shivam Dube also got some time in the middle overs. Axar bowled only one over. With nine wickets remaining, Oman were 92 for 1 in 13 overs. Oman needed 97 runs from 42 balls.
Jatinder Singh on stock boll
Kaleem and Jatinder struggled to clear Kuldeep’s hand. The Oman captain, in his second over, hit his stock delivery repeatedly. The left-arm wrist spinner’s delivery came back sharply over the wicket. Jatinder made 32 off 33 balls. With nine wickets remaining, Oman should have scored 133 off 69 balls.
Oman got off to a good start. They reached 44 for no loss in six overs, setting a target of 189. Jatinder came out of his crease and faced Arshdeep’s swing, forcing the left-arm pacer to wait for his 100th T20I wicket. Still Harshit Rana ran in and bowled two overs during the powerplay, hitting the Abu Dhabi pitch even harder. Kaleem quietly scored 15 runs off 13 balls. The asking rate was now well over ten per over.
The Oman captain yorked his first ball. He then moved quickly and hit a short-arm jab straight down the middle for four.
Abhishek, Samson take India to 188
Sanju Samson’s stop-start fifty from No. 3 and Abhishek Sharma’s quick 38 in the powerplay, which saw India reach 60, took India to 188 for 8 against Oman in the final Asia Cup league match after they had chosen to bat in Abu Dhabi.
India rested Jasprit Bumrah and recently promoted Varun Chakravarthy, the No. 1 ranked T20 bowler. They tested their combination ahead of the Super Four, as the match was a mismatch. Furthermore, India experimented with their batting order, sending captain Suryakumar Yadav down to No. 11. Finally, Harshit Rana, who returned, scored an unbeaten 13 off eight balls at No. 8, while Suryakumar didn’t bat at all. He ended the innings with a six over point.
Sanjan Samson’s bowling
In a Group A match of the Asia Cup 2025, India defeated Oman by 21 runs at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Batting first, India scored 188/8 in 20 overs. Although Sanju Samson laid the foundation for the innings with a brilliant 56 off 45 balls, including three fours and three sixes. Abhishek Sharma added a quick 38 runs in the middle overs to provide momentum.
Kaleem and Hammad Mirza’s return
Chasing the target, Oman started confidently. A brilliant 64 from Aamir Kaleem and 32 from captain Jatinder Singh kept Oman’s hopes alive. Thanks to a partnership between Kaleem and Hammad Mirza (93 runs for the second wicket), Oman made a comeback. The return of Kaleem and Hammad Mirza put India under pressure. However, after Kaleem’s dismissal, Oman’s momentum slowed. They put up a strong fight but lost by 21 runs, managing only 167/4 in 20 overs.
Arshdeep made record
Arshdeep Singh made history by taking his 100th T20I wicket during the match, becoming the fastest Indian fast bowler to achieve this feat.
Oman earned respect for their valiant effort against a top team. India ultimately maintained their unbeaten record in Group A and qualified for the Super 4 stage.
India’s batting experiment was really interesting. Loved how Abhishek Sharma gave that fiery start!
This match analysis was really thorough! The way you emphasized India’s batting order experimentation, particularly sending SKY so low, was excellent. The game was made even more memorable by Arshdeep’s 100th T20I wicket and Hardik’s pivotal fielding effort. Fantastic reading!
What a well-rounded piece! In addition to showcasing India’s impressive performance, you also acknowledged Oman’s efforts, particularly the collaboration between Kaleem and Mirza.
he way you explained Abhishek Sharma’s explosive start and Samson’s steady fifty really paints the whole picture of the game. Keep sharing such in-depth match reviews.