India vs Oman Highlights, Asia Cup 2025: India clinches win against Oman in thrilling encounter

Harshit Rana delivers a ball, and Jatinder Singh makes no mistake, driving it cleanly to the boundary for four runs. Oman continue to build their innings steadily.

Harshit Rana bowls a shortish delivery on leg stump, and Aamir Kaleem goes for a pull. The ball takes a slight top-edge, landing safely in the vacant short fine leg region for a single. Oman maintain a steady start, keeping the scoreboard ticking.

Harshit Rana strayed short and wide, and Jatinder Singh was quick to capitalize. The Omani captain steps inside the line and sends it racing to the fence, adding four more to the total. Oman continue to build steadily in their chase of 189.

Oman remain unbeaten after five overs, posting 33/0 in their chase of 189. Jatinder Singh is on 17 from 18 balls with two fours, while Aamir Kaleem has 14 off 12 balls, also with two boundaries. India’s bowlers have been kept in check, with Arshdeep Singh conceding 15 runs in two overs and Harshit Rana giving away six in his solitary over. The required run rate climbs to 10.40 as Oman build a steady platform.

Oman’s openers continue to hold their ground in the chase of 189. After four overs, the score stands at 27/0 with a run rate of 6.75, while the required rate has climbed to 10.12. Aamir Kaleem, on 13 from 11 balls with two boundaries, and skipper Jatinder Singh, unbeaten on 13 off 13 balls, have kept the scoreboard ticking. For India, Hardik Pandya has bowled tightly for 12 runs in two overs, while Harshit Rana conceded six in his first.

After three overs, Oman are 21 without loss, keeping a measured pace in the chase of 189. Jatinder Singh has scored 13 off 13 balls with two boundaries, while Aamir Kaleem contributes 7 off 5, including a four. Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh have bowled their spells economically so far, conceding 12 and 9 runs respectively. The required run rate is creeping up, but Oman’s openers continue to rotate the strike and keep India’s bowlers under pressure.

Hardik Pandya pitches it up outside off, and Jatinder Singh dispatches it crisply through the off-side for four runs. Oman inch closer to their target as the openers continue to rotate the strike and find the boundary.

Hardik Pandya bowls a short delivery just outside off, and Jatinder Singh gets onto his toes, jabbing it lightly towards point. No runs added this ball, but the opener remains composed as Oman look to build a steady foundation in their chase of 189.

Oman finish the second over on 17/0, with both openers looking in good touch. Jatinder Singh has 9 off 7 balls, including a boundary, while Aamir Kaleem sits on 7 off 5 deliveries. Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya have kept things tight but the Omani pair continue to rotate the strike and keep the scoreboard ticking.

Jatinder Singh raced to the boundary in the third ball of the over, dispatching Arshdeep Singh’s delivery for four runs. The shot was timed perfectly, giving Oman a solid start in their chase of 189. Their score moves to 14/0, maintaining momentum early on.

In the second over, Jatinder Singh added two more runs to Oman’s total off Arshdeep Singh’s bowling. A full delivery outside off-stump was met with a delicate jab over extra cover, giving the visitors a steady start. Oman’s score moves to 10/0, keeping the required run rate within reach as they chase 189.

Oman have begun their chase of 189 with a steady approach. Captain Jatinder Singh managed two runs off three balls, while Aamir Kaleem hit the first boundary of the innings, reaching five off three deliveries. Hardik Pandya bowled a tidy first over, giving away eight runs without taking a wicket. Oman now need 181 from 114 balls, with the run rate hovering around 8.00.

Aamir Kaleem gets off the mark in style! Hardik Pandya delivers a good-length ball, and Aamir lifts it over the infield, sending it racing to the boundary for four runs.

Oman have a steep chase ahead as they walk out to bat. Captain Jatinder Singh takes strike alongside Aamir Kaleem, while Hardik Pandya gets the new ball for India. The target is 189, and the chase begins in earnest under the Abu Dhabi lights.

Oman will take some satisfaction from their bowling display, managing to keep India under 200 despite expectations of a 200-plus total. Shah Faisal led the way with excellent swing with the new ball and executed his plans expertly in the death overs. Jiten Ramanandi impressed as well, while Aamir Kaleem chipped in with a couple of crucial wickets.

Although Oman face a steep climb in the chase, their bowlers’ efforts provide a morale boost as they prepare to take on a strong Indian batting lineup. The stage is set for an exciting run chase in Abu Dhabi.

India’s innings was unusual, not for the runs scored, but for the decisions around the batting order. Suryakumar Yadav’s move down the order appeared sensible, provided the top-eight slots were occupied by key batters. However, with Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav coming in ahead of him, SKY never got the chance to bat. In his absence, Sanju Samson played a steady innings, while Abhishek Sharma launched India’s attack with his usual aggressive approach. Axar Patel and Tilak Varma added quick cameos in the middle overs, keeping India on course for a competitive 188/8.

India’s innings concludes at 188 for 8 after 20 overs. Harshit Rana topscored in the late overs with 13 off 8 balls, including a six, while Kuldeep Yadav contributed 1 run off 3 balls. Oman’s bowlers, led by Shah Faisal (4-1-23-2) and Jiten Ramanandi (4-0-33-2), applied pressure in the final overs, picking up crucial wickets to keep India in check.

Faisal hurls a full delivery just outside off, and Harshit Rana swings hard—but only meets air. The batter’s ambitious shot goes nowhere, leaving him stranded and the pressure mounting in the final overs.

Arshdeep Singh becomes the latest Indian casualty as Ramanandi executes a near-perfect slower yorker on leg stump. Rana jabs it back towards the bowler, who misfields, inadvertently deflecting the ball onto the stumps. Arshdeep stretches to regain his ground, but his bat is in the air when the bails are dislodged. India is now eight down, adding drama to the closing overs.

Jiten Ramanandi finds a faint edge off Harshit Rana, and the fielders call for the catch. However, long off fails to get to it, allowing India to sneak two runs. Rana keeps the scoreboard ticking in this tense phase.

Jiten Ramanandi strikes as Tilak Varma’s aggressive knock comes to an end. Tilak, who scored 29 off 18 balls with one four and two sixes, is caught brilliantly by Zikria Islam. India now lose another wicket but remain well-placed on the scoreboard.

The 18th over begins with Ramanandi bowling to Tilak Varma, who nudges the ball for a single. The delivery, slightly off-pace and outside off stump, sees Tilak swinging it toward deep mid-wicket. India continue to keep the scoreboard ticking as they build toward a challenging total.

At the end of over 18, India are 173/6, maintaining a healthy run rate of 9.61. Tilak Varma continues his aggressive form on 28 off 16 balls, striking one four and two sixes, while newcomer Harshit Rana has just two runs off two deliveries. Shah Faisal strikes again, picking up his second wicket, but India remain on the offensive heading into the final overs.

Sanju Samson’s innings comes to an end at 56 off 45 balls, striking three boundaries and three sixes. He holes out to deep mid-wicket off Shah Faisal, caught by Bisht. Despite the early breakthrough for Oman, India remain in a strong position with Tilak Varma still at the crease, continuing the aggressive push in the middle overs.

At the end of 17 overs, India have reached 167/5, thanks to a power-packed partnership between Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma. Samson is unbeaten on 53 off 42 balls, striking three boundaries and three sixes, while Tilak Varma has added 27 from 15 deliveries, including a four and two sixes. Ramanandi and Kaleem have picked up a wicket each, but India’s aggressive approach continues to put Oman under pressure.

Sanju Samson reached his fifty in style, dispatching a four off Ramanandi in the 16th over. The right-hander’s fluent strokeplay has kept India well ahead on the scoreboard, combining power and precision. With Samson and Tilak Varma in full flow, India continues to dominate Oman’s bowling attack.

Tilak Varma continued his onslaught in the 16th over, smashing a massive six off Ramanandi. The batter’s aggressive approach is giving India a strong boost in the middle overs, complementing Sanju Samson’s steady innings. Oman’s bowlers are under pressure as India looks to accelerate toward a formidable total.

India added 13 runs in the 16th over to reach 153/5, keeping the momentum steady. Tilak Varma continued his aggressive show, scoring 19 off 12 balls with a six and a four, while Sanju Samson remained solid at the other end with 48 off 39 deliveries, including three towering sixes. Oman’s bowlers, Aamir Kaleem and Zikria Islam, tried to contain the scoring but couldn’t break the partnership, setting the stage for a big finish in the death overs.

In a flurry of aggressive batting, Tilak Varma lit up the 15th over. On 15.3, he launched a towering six over long-on, bending his back knee and timing the shot perfectly. Just the next ball, 15.4, he followed it up with a stylish four, demonstrating his innovation and intent to accelerate the Indian innings. These shots lifted India’s momentum as they aimed for a strong finish in the middle overs.

By the end of the 15th over, India moved to 140/5, adding 6 runs in the over. Sanju Samson remained unbeaten on 47 from 38 balls, with two fours and three sixes, while Tilak Varma contributed 7 off 7 deliveries. Oman bowlers Zikria Islam and Aamir Kaleem went wicketless in the over, but the focus remains on building a partnership to accelerate in the final overs.