India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025 turned out to be a nail-biter that had cricket fans on the edge of their seats. In a humid evening at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Stadium, India clinched a hard-fought 21-run victory over a spirited Oman side. This match, played on September 19, 2025, marked India’s third straight win in Group A, propelling them into the Super Fours unbeaten. But Oman, in their maiden Asia Cup appearance, gave the world champions a real scare with heroic half-centuries from Aamir Kaleem and Hammad Mirza.
Was this the upset that almost was? Oman’s fightback showed why associate nations are closing the gap in T20 cricket. As a cricket enthusiast running “IPL Star,” I’m excited to dive deep into this thriller. Read on for a complete breakdown that’ll make you feel like you were there!
Match Context and Overview: Setting the Stage for India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025
The Asia Cup 2025, running from September 9 to 28 in the UAE, has been a showcase of high-octane T20 action. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, entered this Group A finale already qualified for the Super Fours. They rested key bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy, opting to experiment with their lineup. Oman, captained by Jatinder Singh, were winless but eager to impress ahead of hosting the T20 World Cup Asia & East-Asia-Pacific Regional Qualifier next month.
India won the toss and chose to bat first on a pitch with grip and turn. The humid conditions added challenge, as noted by players post-match. India’s total of 188/8 seemed defendable, but Oman’s chase of 167/4 kept the pressure on till the end.
Key facts at a glance:
- Date and Time: September 19, 2025, 6:30 PM local (2:30 PM GMT)
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi (Capacity: 20,000)
- Umpires: Raveendra Wimalasiri, Faisal Afridi; Third: Asif Yaqoob
- Referee: Richie Richardson
- Broadcast: Sony Sports Network (TV), SonyLIV and Fancode (Streaming in India)
This match highlighted India’s depth and Oman’s resilience. According to ESPN Cricinfo’s report, it was a testament to associate cricket’s rise. Social media buzzed with praise for Oman’s effort, with one X post calling it “Oman Makes a Strong Asia Cup Debut Against India.”
What made this game special? Let’s recap India’s innings first.
India’s Batting Innings: Building a Competitive Total in India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025
India’s batting order saw bold experiments. Captain Suryakumar Yadav demoted himself to No. 11 and didn’t bat, giving others crease time. After two games with limited batting, this was a chance to test reserves.
The innings started shakily but exploded thanks to Abhishek Sharma.
Powerplay: Abhishek Sharma’s Explosive Start
Overs 1-6: 60/1 (RR 10.00)
Oman seamers found early swing. Shah Faisal bowled a wicket-maiden in the second over, castling Shubman Gill for 5. But Abhishek Sharma countered brilliantly. He smashed Shakeel Ahmed for two fours and a six in the third over. Against Mohammad Nadeem’s slower ball, he charged down and sliced over point.
A highlight: Abhishek’s straight six off Jiten Ramanandi to end the Powerplay. He scored 38 off 15 (5×4, 2×6, SR 253.33) – the innings’ highest strike rate. A dropped catch on 21 (ruled wide) helped, but his aggression set the tone.
India’s Powerplay dominance was key, as per Times of India analysis.
Middle Overs: Samson Holds Fort Amid Wickets
Overs 7-15: 80/4 (RR 8.88)
Post-Powerplay, Oman struck back. Abhishek nicked Ramanandi, and Hardik Pandya was run out for 1. Sanju Samson, at No. 3 after two DNBs, steadied with Axar Patel.
Samson started slow (13 off 14) but hit a six and four off Samay Shrivastava. He survived a drop on 43 and reached 50 off 41 balls (3×4, 3×6). Axar smashed 26 off 13 (3×4, 1×6) before edging to the keeper off Kaleem.
Shivam Dube struggled (5 off 8), falling to Kaleem. India hit 100 in 10 overs and 150 in 15.4, but spin curbed the rate.
Samson’s 56 off 45 anchored well in humid conditions, as he mentioned in interviews.
Death Overs: Late Surge Despite Losses
Overs 16-20: 48/3 (RR 9.60)
Tilak Varma (29 off 18, 1×4, 2×6) accelerated with two sixes. Samson holed out for 56 off Faisal. Harshit Rana (13* off 8, 1×6) smashed the last ball for six.
Run-outs of Hardik and Arshdeep added drama. Oman’s bowlers, led by Faisal (2-23), kept it tight.
India’s total: 188/8. A solid effort on a tricky pitch.
For full stats, see the table below.
| India’s Batting Scorecard | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 38 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 253.33 |
| Shubman Gill | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.50 |
| Sanju Samson (wk) | 56 | 45 | 3 | 3 | 124.44 |
| Hardik Pandya | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Axar Patel | 26 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Shivam Dube | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 62.50 |
| Tilak Varma | 29 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 161.11 |
| Harshit Rana | 13* | 8 | 0 | 1 | 162.50 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 1* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Extras | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 188/8 | 20 Overs | RR: 9.4 |
| Oman’s Bowling Figures | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakeel Ahmed | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Shah Faisal | 4 | 1 | 23 | 2 | 5.80 |
| Mohammad Nadeem | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 19.00 |
| Jiten Ramanandi | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.20 |
| Samay Shrivastava | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.50 |
| Zikria Islam | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7.70 |
| Aamir Kaleem | 3 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 10.30 |
Partnerships like Abhishek-Samson’s 66 runs were crucial. Now, onto Oman’s response.
Oman’s Chase: A Valiant Effort Falls Short in India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025
Chasing 189, Oman needed 9.45 runs per over. India’s eight bowlers kept them in check, but Oman fought hard.
Powerplay: Steady Start by Openers
Overs 1-6: 44/0 (RR 7.33)
Jatinder Singh and Aamir Kaleem handled short balls well. They punished Harshit Rana for three boundaries. No wickets, but the rate trailed India’s 10.00.
Jatinder (32 off 33, 5×4) and Kaleem built a 56-run stand.
Middle Overs: Kaleem and Mirza Keep Hope Alive
Overs 7-15: 72/1 (RR 8.00)
Kuldeep Yadav broke through, bowling Jatinder in the ninth. But Kaleem (64 off 46, 7×4, 2×6) and Hammad Mirza (51 off 33, 5×4, 2×6) added 93 runs.
Kaleem, nearing 44, became the oldest to score a T20I fifty vs a full member. He smashed Dube for 16 in an over. Mirza survived a drop on 21 and hit Abhishek for a six.
Oman hit 100 in 13.5 overs. This partnership scared India, as per Hindustan Times.
Death Overs: Final Push but Short
Overs 16-20: 51/3 (RR 10.20)
Mirza clubbed two sixes off Kuldeep. But Hardik’s stunning catch ended Kaleem. Mirza reached 50 but fell to Pandya.
Arshdeep’s yorker got Shukla, marking his 100th T20I wicket – first Indian to the milestone. Jiten Ramanandi (12* off 5, 3×4) tried, but Oman ended at 167/4.
A brave chase, as one X post noted: “Oman won everyone’s hearts.”
| Oman’s Batting Scorecard | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jatinder Singh (c) | 32 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 96.97 |
| Aamir Kaleem | 64 | 46 | 7 | 2 | 139.13 |
| Hammad Mirza | 51 | 33 | 5 | 2 | 154.55 |
| Zikria Islam | 0* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Vinayak Shukla (wk) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Jiten Ramanandi | 12* | 5 | 3 | 0 | 240.00 |
| Extras | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 167/4 | 20 Overs | RR: 8.35 |
| India’s Bowling Figures | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardik Pandya | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.50 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.20 |
| Harshit Rana | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.30 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 7.70 |
| Axar Patel | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4.00 |
| Shivam Dube | 3 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 10.30 |
| Tilak Varma | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12.00 |
The chase showed Oman’s potential.
India Oman Highlights: Pivotal Moments That Shaped the Match
Relive the thrills! Here are key highlights from India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025:
- Abhishek’s Powerplay Assault: 38 off 15, including a six to end the phase. This set India’s momentum. Watch on YouTube.
- Samson’s Fighting Fifty: 56 off 45, surviving a drop. His six off Islam was a beauty.
- Kaleem-Mirza Partnership: 93 runs, with Kaleem’s historic 50. Mirza’s two sixes off Kuldeep in the 16th over raised hopes.
- Hardik’s Stunning Catch: Ended Kaleem’s knock at long-leg. A game-changer.
- Arshdeep’s Milestone Wicket: 100th T20I scalp in the final over. Historic for India.
- Rana’s Last-Ball Six: Boosted India to 188.
- Suryakumar’s Gesture: Post-match huddle with Oman team – heartwarming.
What was your favorite? Share in comments!
For video highlights, check DP World Asia Cup Highlights on YouTube.
Standout Player Performances: Heroes of India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025
India’s Standouts
- Sanju Samson (Player of the Match): 56 off 45 anchored amid experiments. “It was humid… Credit to Oman,” he said. His fitness shone.
- Abhishek Sharma: 38 off 15 (SR 253.33). Gave flying starts throughout Asia Cup: 30(16) vs UAE, 31(13) vs Pakistan.
- Arshdeep Singh: 1-37, but 100th wicket milestone. Fastest Indian to it (64 matches).
- Kuldeep Yadav: 1-23, broke opening stand.
Oman’s Heroes
- Aamir Kaleem: 64 off 46 + 2-31. Oldest T20I 50 vs full member.
- Hammad Mirza: 51 off 33. Aggressive knock boosted Oman’s confidence.
- Shah Faisal: 2-23, swung it early.
- Jiten Ramanandi: 2-33 + 12*. Who is he? Madhya Pradesh-born, ran out Hardik. Ties to India noted in reports.
These performances made the match memorable.
Match Analysis: Where India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025 Was Won and Lost
India’s win boiled down to Powerplay edge: 60/1 vs Oman’s 44/0. That 16-run gap proved decisive.
India’s experiments worked – using 8 bowlers showed depth. Resting Bumrah/Chakravarthy allowed Tilak/Abhishek to bowl.
Oman’s strength: Middle-overs partnership. Weakness: Slow start and death-over wickets.
SWOT for India:
- Strengths: Batting depth, spin variety.
- Weaknesses: Early swing vulnerability.
- Opportunities: Super Fours prep.
- Threats: Injuries like Axar’s head blow.
For Oman: Strong batting fight, but bowling leaked in Powerplay.
As Suryakumar said, “Oman played unbelievable brand of cricket.” Link to our previous Asia Cup analysis for more.
Statistical Breakdown and Milestones from India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025
Stats tell the tale. Here’s a tabular view.
| Phase Comparison | India | Oman |
|---|---|---|
| Powerplay Score | 60/1 (RR 10.00, 6×4/3×6) | 44/0 (RR 7.33, 6×4/0x6) |
| Middle Overs | 80/4 (RR 8.88, 5×4/3×6) | 72/1 (RR 8.00, 6×4/2×6) |
| Death Overs | 48/3 (RR 9.60, 2×4/3×6) | 51/3 (RR 10.20, 2×4/3×6) |
Milestones:
- Arshdeep: 100 T20I wickets (64 matches, 3rd fastest overall).
- Kaleem: Oldest 50 vs full member (64 off 46).
- Oman’s 167/4: 2nd highest vs full member (behind 173/9 vs Ireland 2019); 2nd highest associate vs India (behind Nepal 179/9, 2023).
- Fewest matches to 100 T20I wickets: Rashid 53, Hasaranga 63, Arshdeep 64.
Did you know? Oman used 7 bowlers, India 8.
For more stats, visit ESPN Cricinfo.
Post-Match Reactions: Quotes from Captains and Players in India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025
Reactions poured in.
Sanju Samson: “It was humid and hot… Good to see I got time in the middle. Credit to Oman.”
Jatinder Singh: “Extremely proud… We lack experience but ready for qualifiers.”
Suryakumar Yadav: “Oman played unbelievable… All set for Super Fours.” His huddle with Oman was classy.
Axar update: “Fine” after head injury, per coach T Dilip. Uncertainty for Pakistan clash.
X buzz: “India defeated Oman by 21 runs, but Oman won hearts.”
What do you think of Surya’s gesture? Comment below!
What’s Next: Implications for India and Oman After Asia Cup 2025 Clash
Oman’s campaign ends 0-3, but positives abound. They’ll host qualifiers vs PNG, Samoa – boosted confidence.
India tops Group A (6 pts, +3.547 NRR). Next: Pakistan on September 21 in Dubai. With Axar doubtful, balance key.
Super Fours: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh. Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh today.
Group Standings:
| Group A | P | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +3.547 |
| Pakistan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +1.790 |
| UAE | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1.984 |
| Oman | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.600 |
| Group B | P | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +1.278 |
| Bangladesh | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.270 |
| Afghanistan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | +1.241 |
| Hong Kong | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.151 |
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Conclusion: A Testament to Cricket’s Global Spirit in India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025
India’s 21-run win in India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025 was more than a result – it was a story of grit. India’s experiments paid off, while Oman’s chase inspired. As cricket grows, matches like this bridge gaps.
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India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025: FAQs for Cricket Fans
1. What was the final result of India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025?
In the India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025 match on September 19, 2025, at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Stadium, India secured a thrilling 21-run victory. India posted 188/8 in 20 overs, while Oman managed 167/4. This final result ensured India topped Group A unbeaten and advanced to the Super Fours. For a full match analysis and recap, check our in-depth article.
2. Who won the India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025 match and by how many runs?
India won the India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025 encounter by 21 runs. Batting first, India set a target of 189, powered by Sanju Samson’s 56 and Abhishek Sharma’s 38. Oman’s valiant chase fell short at 167/4, despite half-centuries from Aamir Kaleem and Hammad Mirza. This highlights India’s dominance in the group stage—read our complete recap for more.
3. What were the key highlights from India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025?
Key highlights from India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025 include Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 38 off 15 in the Powerplay, Aamir Kaleem’s historic half-century (64 off 46) as the oldest against a full member, and Arshdeep Singh’s 100th T20I wicket. Hardik Pandya’s stunning catch was a turning point. For video highlights and detailed match analysis, explore our article.
4. Who was the Player of the Match in India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025?
Sanju Samson was named Player of the Match in India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025 for his anchoring 56 off 45 balls. His innings helped India reach 188/8 amid experiments. In the post-match recap, Samson credited Oman’s bowlers and humid conditions. This performance underscores his value—dive into our full analysis.
5. What was India’s score in India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025?
India scored 188/8 in 20 overs in the India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025 match. Top contributors included Sanju Samson (56), Abhishek Sharma (38), and Tilak Varma (29). Shah Faisal took 2-23 for Oman. Our scorecard table in the article provides a detailed batting recap and highlights.
6. How did Oman perform in their chase during India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025?
Oman scored 167/4 chasing 189 in India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025, falling short by 21 runs. Aamir Kaleem (64) and Hammad Mirza (51) built a 93-run partnership, but India’s bowlers like Kuldeep Yadav (1-23) sealed the win. This spirited effort is a highlight in our match analysis—Oman’s second-highest total vs a full member.
7. What milestones were achieved in India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025?
Milestones in India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025 include Arshdeep Singh becoming the first Indian with 100 T20I wickets (in 64 matches) and Aamir Kaleem’s oldest half-century (nearly 44) against a full member. Oman’s 167/4 is their second-highest vs full members. Check our stats section for more in the full recap.
8. Where was the India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025 match played?
The India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025 match was played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on September 19, 2025. The venue’s grip and turn influenced the game, as noted in our match analysis. Capacity: 20,000. For venue details and highlights, refer to our article.
9. What are the implications of India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025 for the Super Fours?
India’s 21-run win in India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025 topped Group A with 6 points, setting up a clash with Pakistan on September 21. Oman exited 0-3 but gained confidence for qualifiers. Our final result section discusses standings and future outlook—essential for Asia Cup fans.
10. How can I watch highlights of India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025?
Watch India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025 highlights on SonyLIV, Fancode, or official YouTube channels. Key moments like Abhishek’s sixes and Mirza’s assault are must-sees. Our article embeds links and provides a detailed recap—perfect for reliving the match analysis without spoilers.