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

Ravi Shastri notes that the surface looks good once again, with a touch of live grass but dry underneath. He expects it to hold well, though it may slow down as the game progresses. Waqar Younis adds that Abu Dhabi often produces the best white-ball tracks in the region and feels India, batting first, could push past 200. A steady breeze could aid pacers with swing while also helping batters clear the ropes.

For once, India won the toss — only their second in three games this Asia Cup — and chose to bat. The call gives their batters a chance to spend more time in the middle, something they haven’t had while chasing in the first two matches.

Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy sit this one out, with Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana stepping in. Oman too have shuffled their XI, but their biggest challenge will be holding back Abhishek Sharma and the rest of India’s powerful top order.

Oman XI: Jatinder Singh (capt), Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Shah Faisal, Mohammad Nadeem, Aryan Bisht, Zikria Islam, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava, Jiten Ramanandi

India XI: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav (capt), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav

Jatinder Singh says he too would have opted to bat first, calling it a great experience for Oman. He mentions it’s a big opportunity for the boys to come out and express themselves freely.

He adds that Oman also make two changes — Nadeem and another player come in, but admits, like Suryakumar, that he cannot remember the second name.

Suryakumar Yadav says they have not batted first yet in the tournament and want to test the team’s depth, calling it a good call ahead of the Super Four stage. He adds that the pitch looks really nice and stresses the importance of continuing the good habits cultivated so far.

On team changes, he confirms Harshit Rana comes in along with one more player, but jokes that he has now become like Rohit since he can’t recall the second name.

India have won the toss and decided to bat first against Oman in their final Group A Asia Cup 2025 clash. With the match being a dead-rubber, the Men in Blue aim to give some of their batters valuable time at the crease while setting a challenging total for Oman.

India have barely broken a sweat in their Asia Cup campaign, managing to slot in Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy seamlessly. Kuldeep has already won Player of the Match awards in both outings, while the rest of the bowling attack has kept things tight, making life easier for the batters in their chases. The only question now is whether India will rotate their XI for this dead-rubber clash.

Oman, on the other hand, were blown away by Pakistan but showed more fight against the UAE, restricting their opponents to 160 and 172. Their batting, however, has struggled, with no player crossing 30 runs. Facing India today will be their stiffest examination yet. Toss and teams are coming up.

Indian players have arrived at the stadium a few minutes ago, with Arshdeep Singh among the first to walk onto the ground, chatting with Morne Morkel and Adrian. Given India’s current combination, Arshdeep hasn’t featured in a game so far. Fans and experts will be watching closely to see if he gets his chance today.

While there may not be much riding on this India vs Oman contest, India could use the match as an opportunity to give some of their batters crease time and allow bowlers to get valuable game practice. Oman, meanwhile, will look to gain experience and fine-tune their strategies ahead of the T20 World Cup Asia & East-Asia-Pacific Regional Qualifier next month.

The Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2025 is now finalized. Apart from the surprise of Afghanistan missing out, the line-up is largely as expected. Pakistan took a longer, more challenging route to qualify, while Sri Lanka had a relatively flawless path. India, with a 2-0 record, seem poised to mirror Sri Lanka’s momentum. Bangladesh also secured their spot, rounding out the four teams set to battle for a place in the final.

The Asia Cup 2025 Match No. 12 between India and Oman in Abu Dhabi is expected to be hot and humid. Temperatures at the 6:30 PM local start are predicted around 36°C, dropping to 32°C as the game moves into the night. Some reports suggest a high of 40°C, cooling to 28°C later. Regardless of the exact numbers, heat and humidity are likely to be a major challenge for the players. The good news: no rain is expected, so the match should go ahead as scheduled.

The toss for the India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025 Group A clash is scheduled in just half an hour at 7:30 PM IST at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. India have already secured their spot in the Super Four stage with two wins, so this game could be used to give some of their middle- and lower-order batters a chance to get valuable match practice, while also managing the workload of key bowlers. Oman, on the other hand, will be looking to finish their campaign on a high note and gain experience against a top-ranked team.

Looking ahead, fans have another exciting blockbuster on Sunday, when India face Pakistan. That match will carry far more stakes and intensity, as both teams battle it out to stay in contention for the final

At India’s optional training session on the eve of the match, nine players participated, but one visual caught attention: Gautam Gambhir, positioned behind the nets, was seen closely coaching Harshit Rana during an extended batting session. Meanwhile, in the adjacent net, Arshdeep Singh focused on his drills with minimal guidance from the head coach and a shorter practice hit. Observers may read into this difference in preparation ahead of the India vs Oman clash.

On-field Umpires: Faisal Afridi (Pakistan), Raveendra Wimalasiri (Sri Lanka)

TV Umpire: Asif Yaqoob (Pakistan)

Reserve Umpire: Virender Sharma (India)

Match Referee: Richie Richardson (West Indies)

India and Oman have never faced each other in a T20I encounter, making this Asia Cup 2025 match their first-ever meeting.

Since the last T20 World Cup, only Australia has scored at a higher runs-per-over rate than India. On the bowling front, since July 2024, only Afghanistan’s spinners have maintained a lower economy rate than India’s, highlighting the Men in Blue’s balance between aggressive batting and tight spin bowling.

Tilak Varma scored 31 against Pakistan but appeared a bit uncomfortable against spin, reflecting a challenging year for him. In 2025, he has hit a boundary against spin every eight balls, compared to one every five balls last year. Currently, he is scoring against spin at a strike rate under 59, which could be a concern heading into the T20 World Cup. Oman may look to exploit this weakness in their bowling strategy.

While Oman defeating India is highly unlikely, in cricket, especially T20s, surprises can happen. India are in strong form with a dominant batting lineup and a balanced bowling attack, while Oman have struggled in the tournament so far. However, if Oman delivers an exceptional performance — taking early wickets, restricting India’s score, and capitalizing on any mistakes — they could make it competitive and potentially pull off an upset.

India can make it 3-0 in the Asia Cup 2025 group stage. The Men in Blue have already secured two wins in Group A and are in strong form heading into their final match against Oman. With a dominant batting lineup and a balanced bowling attack, India are overwhelming favourites against a struggling Omani side. If they maintain their current momentum, a third consecutive win is highly likely, allowing them to finish the group stage unbeaten.

Jasprit Bumrah could be rested for the India vs Oman match, giving opportunities to other bowlers like Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana. This could allow India to manage player workload ahead of the Super Four stage.

It remains uncertain whether Hardik Pandya will get a chance to bat in today’s India vs Oman match, as the middle-order players have not had much opportunity in this dead-rubber encounter. Fans will be watching closely to see if he gets time at the crease.

Abhishek Sharma will look to set the tone for India with his aggressive approach, boasting a T20I strike rate of over 195. For Oman, skipper Jatinder Singh will be the pivotal figure to lead his team and make an impact in the match.

India enter the clash with a well-balanced bowling attack and a strong batting lineup, giving them a clear advantage over Oman. With a solid all-round unit, India look poised to outshine their opponents in this dead-rubber encounter.

Jatinder Singh (c)

Aamir Kaleem

Aryan Bisht

Hammad Mirza †

Hassnain Shah

Mohammad Nadeem

Muhammed Imran

Nadeem Khan

Ashish Odedara

Jiten Ramanandi

Shah Faisal

Shakeel Ahmed

Samay Shrivastava

Vinayak Shukla †

Karan Sonavale

Sufyan Mehmood

Sufyan Yousaf †

Zikria Islam

Suryakumar Yadav (c)

Shubman Gill (vc)

Abhishek Sharma

Arshdeep Singh

Jasprit Bumrah

Shivam Dube

Harshit Rana

Kuldeep Yadav

Hardik Pandya

Axar Patel

Sanju Samson †

Jitesh Sharma †

Rinku Singh

Tilak Varma

Varun Chakravarthy

As expected, the Asia Cup group stage wraps up with contrasting scenarios for Group A and Group B. India and Oman meet in a dead rubber, but their objectives couldn’t be more different.

For India, the focus is on giving match time to bowlers and middle- and lower-order batters ahead of the Super Four stage. Four squad members are yet to feature, while three of their top-eight batters have played both matches but are yet to face a ball.

For Oman, this match is the final opportunity to face a Full Member side before hosting the T20 World Cup Asia & East-Asia-Pacific Regional Qualifier next month. Nine teams will compete in that tournament, with three advancing to next year’s T20 World Cup. Oman will look to gain valuable lessons from the Asia Cup and their game against India to boost their chances in the qualifier.

The toss for the India vs Oman match in the Asia Cup 2025 is set to take place at 7:30 PM IST at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Kuldeep Yadav noted that the Asia Cup pitches have been more favorable than those India encountered in Dubai during the Champions Trophy earlier this year, giving him an advantage in the tournament so far.

Arshdeep Singh currently leads India’s T20I wicket tally with 99 wickets in 63 matches. If he sits out for the remainder of the Asia Cup 2025, teammates Hardik Pandya (95 wickets) and Jasprit Bumrah (92 wickets) have an opportunity to catch up to—or even surpass—his record.