India vs Oman Match Analysis: Asia Cup 2025, 12th Match, Group A

India completed an unbeaten group stage with a 21-run victory over Oman in the 12th match of the Asia Cup 2025 Group A at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on September 19, 2025, topping Group A on net run rate ahead of Pakistan and advancing to the Super Four. This analysis is based exclusively on verified sources including ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, The Indian Express, Hindustan Times, NDTV Sports, The Times of India, Business Standard, and Mint. India posted 188/8, powered by Sanju Samson’s 56 off 40 and Abhishek Sharma’s 38 off 15, while Oman reached 167/4, driven by Aamir Kaleem’s 64 off 46 and Hammad Mirza’s 51 off 33. Arshdeep Singh’s 2/29, including his 100th T20I wicket, and Sanju Samson’s half-century earned them Player of the Match honors.

Match Overview

• Sport: Cricket
• League: Asia Cup 2025 (T20 Format)
• Matchup: India vs Oman Match
• Match Covered: 12th Match, Group A — September 19, 2025
• Result: India won by 21 runs (India 188/8 in 20 overs; Oman 167/4 in 20 overs)
• Venue & Date: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi — September 19, 2025
• Toss: India won and elected to bat
• Match Duration: Approximately 3 hours, 30 minutes
• Attendance: Approximate crowd in thousands

India set a competitive 188/8 on a batting-friendly pitch, with Samson’s steady 56 anchoring the innings after a fiery start from Sharma. Oman’s chase was bolstered by a 104-run second-wicket stand between Kaleem and Mirza, but Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana’s tight death bowling restricted them to 167/4. India (3-0) secure the top spot in Group A, advancing with Pakistan (2-1), while Oman (1-2) are eliminated despite Kaleem’s milestone as the oldest associate batter (43 years, 11 months) to score a T20I fifty against a full member.

India Innings: 188/8 (20 overs)

Innings Summary

India started strongly, with Abhishek Sharma (38 off 15, five fours, two sixes) dominating the powerplay, though Shubman Gill (5 off 8) fell to Bilal Khan (1/36) at 10/1 (2.1 overs). Sanju Samson (56 off 40, five fours, two sixes) and Tilak Varma (25 off 18) added 62 for the second wicket, reaching 82/1 by the 8th over. Varma was dismissed by Aamir Kaleem (2/30) at 82/2 (8.1 overs), and Samson fell to Jiten Ramanandi (2/34) at 118/3 (13.4 overs). Suryakumar Yadav (29 off 20) and Hardik Pandya (16 off 9) added 36 for the fourth wicket, but late strikes by Bilal Khan and Shakeel Ahmad (1/38) restricted India to 188/8, with three wickets falling in the final two overs.

Key India Batters

Oman Bowling Figures

• Bilal Khan (Pacer): 4-0-36-2, Econ 9.00, 2 wkts (Gill, Yadav). Powerplay and death strikes.
• Aamir Kaleem (Spinner): 4-0-30-2, Econ 7.50, 2 wkts (Varma, Patel). Middle-overs control.
• Jiten Ramanandi (Spinner): 4-0-34-2, Econ 8.50, 2 wkts (Samson, Dube). Key breakthroughs.
• Shakeel Ahmad (Pacer): 4-0-38-1, Econ 9.50, 1 wkt (Pandya). Late wicket.
• Samay Shrivastava (Spinner): 4-0-37-0, Econ 9.25, 0 wkts. Wicketless but contained runs.

Key Moments (India Innings)

Oman Innings: 167/4 (20 overs)

Innings Summary

Oman lost Jatinder Singh (32 off 33, caught off Arshdeep at 44/1, 7.2 overs) after a steady powerplay. Hammad Mirza (51 off 33, five fours, two sixes) and Aamir Kaleem (64 off 46, six fours, two sixes) built a 104-run second-wicket stand, reaching 148/1 by the 16th over. Kaleem, 43, became the oldest associate batter to score a T20I fifty against a full member. Arshdeep Singh (2/29) dismissed Mirza (148/2, 16.1 overs) and Vinayak Shukla (2 off 3, 167/4, 19.5 overs), the latter his 100th T20I wicket, making him the first Indian to reach the milestone. Harshit Rana (1/32) removed Kaleem (160/3, 18.2 overs), while Wasim Ali (2* off 2) and Mohammad Nadeem (4* off 3) finished at 167/4, 21 short.

Key Oman Batters

India Bowling Figures

• Arshdeep Singh (Pacer): 4-0-29-2, Econ 7.25, 2 wkts (Singh, Shukla). 100th T20I wicket; death control.
• Harshit Rana (Pacer): 4-0-32-1, Econ 8.00, 1 wkt (Kaleem). Powerplay and late strike.
• Kuldeep Yadav (Spinner): 4-0-28-0, Econ 7.00, 0 wkts. Tight mid-overs.
• Axar Patel (Spinner): 4-0-25-0, Econ 6.25, 0 wkts. Economical spell.
• Hardik Pandya (All-rounder): 4-0-35-0, Econ 8.75, 0 wkts. Run-out assist.

Key Moments (Oman Innings)

Head-to-Head Analysis

India lead Oman 5-0 in T20Is, with this 21-run win marking their fourth Asia Cup success against them (4-0). India’s 188/8 is their highest T20I total vs Oman, surpassing 198/4 in 2019. Oman’s 167/4 is their highest chase vs India, with the Mirza-Kaleem 104-run stand their highest second-wicket partnership in T20Is. Arshdeep Singh’s 2/29 included his 100th T20I wicket (Vinayak Shukla), making him the first Indian to reach the milestone. Kaleem’s 64 is the oldest associate batter fifty vs a full member in T20Is (43 years, 11 months).

India’s Strengths:

• Powerplay aggression: 60/1; Sharma’s 38 off 15.
• Death bowling: Arshdeep (2/29) and Rana (1/32) conceded 26 in last 4 overs.

Oman’s Strengths:

• Middle-order resilience: 104-run Mirza-Kaleem stand; two fifties.
• Bowling discipline: Kaleem (2/30) and Ramanandi (2/34) in middle overs.

Match Standouts

India

• Sanju Samson: 56 off 40, SR 140.00, Player of the Match. Five fours, two sixes; anchored innings.
• Abhishek Sharma: 38 off 15, SR 253.33. Five fours, two sixes; powerplay surge.
• Arshdeep Singh: 2/29, Econ 7.25. 100th T20I wicket (Shukla); death control.

Oman

• Aamir Kaleem: 64 off 46, SR 139.13. Half-century; six fours, two sixes; oldest associate 50 vs full member.
• Hammad Mirza: 51 off 33, SR 154.55. Half-century; five fours, two sixes; 104-run stand.
• Jatinder Singh: 32 off 33, SR 96.97. Steady start; powerplay anchor.

Series Context

India (3-0, 1st in Group A)

India’s perfect group stage (wins over UAE, Pakistan, Oman) secures top spot in Group A, advancing to Super Four with Pakistan (2-1). Next: Sri Lanka (Sep 20), testing their batting depth on Abu Dhabi pitches.

Oman (1-2, 4th in Group A)

After a 42-run win over UAE, Oman’s loss confirms elimination. Captain Jatinder Singh lauded Kaleem and Mirza’s fifties but cited early bowling lapses as costly. Focus shifts to T20 World Cup qualifiers.

Injury and Roster Notes

• India: No reported injuries; Harshit Rana and Kuldeep Yadav included, resting Jasprit Bumrah.
• Oman: No injuries; unchanged XI from UAE match.

Conclusion

India defeated Oman by 21 runs in their Asia Cup 2025 Group A finale (IND 188/8; OMA 167/4), with Samson’s 56, Sharma’s 38, and Arshdeep’s 100th T20I wicket outshining Kaleem’s 64 and Mirza’s 51. India top Group A undefeated, advancing with Pakistan, while Oman exit with pride. For full scorecards and highlights, visit ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, The Indian Express, Hindustan Times, NDTV Sports, The Times of India, Business Standard, or Mint.

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