This is the last group stage match of the Asia Cup 2025 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on September 19. The match is a dead rubber, with the Indian side having already qualified for the Super Four stage after defeating the UAE and Pakistan in their previous games.
India has managed well and has been led by the great Suryakumar Yadav all through. Wins for India against UAE and Pakistan, both of which happened in Dubai, now give India a good standing in the tournament. Abhishek Sharma has been in good form, scoring 61 at a strike rate of 210.34 in the two matches.
The situation has turned out to be quite opposite for Oman, having lost its first two games and therefore not qualifying for the Super Fours. Their batting has been an abject failure, with no batsman even crossing the 30-mark in their two inglorious feats. The highest was 27 runs by Hammad Mirza against Pakistan.
India vs Oman Match Details
| Match | India vs Oman, Match 12, Asia Cup 2025 |
| Venue | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Date & Time | Friday, September 19, 8:00 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming | Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV, FanCode & YuppTV (App & Website) |
India vs Oman Head-to-Head
Oman and India have never faced each other in a T20I encounter.
Pitch Report
Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi was infamous as a batting track where runs could be scored on the faster side. Having said that, it was predominantly a spinner-friendly pitch; however, just the absence of moisture in the surface gave them little room for error of not sticking to accurate lines and lengths.
Hence, the captain winning the toss would hardly give it a second thought and put the opposing team in to bat first.
India vs Oman – Match Analysis
India’s Strengths
Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy has delivered flawless results with comprehensive victories over UAE and Pakistan, establishing strong tournament momentum. Abhishek Sharma’s explosive batting form, striking at 210.34 with 61 runs across two matches, provides devastating top-order firepower that could dismantle Oman’s struggling bowling attack on familiar UAE conditions.
India’s Weaknesses
Dead rubber status might trigger complacency and experimental team selections, potentially disrupting winning combinations and rhythm. Qualification security could lead to relaxed intensity levels, while resting key players for Super Four preparation might provide Oman unexpected opportunities to exploit weakened Indian lineups in this meaningless encounter.
Oman’s Strengths
Pressure-free environment allows uninhibited cricket without qualification concerns, potentially unleashing aggressive performances when nothing remains at stake. Pride and tournament dignity provide motivation for upset-minded cricket, while India’s possible team changes and reduced intensity could create unexpected windows for competitive cricket in this final group stage appearance.
Oman’s Weaknesses
Catastrophic batting collapse across two matches reveals fundamental technical deficiencies, with no batsman reaching 30 runs and the highest score being Hammad Mirza’s modest 27. Double defeat psychology creates a confidence crisis, while systematic failures against quality opposition suggest comprehensive skill gaps that India’s superior bowling attack will ruthlessly exploit.
India vs Oman Predicted Playing 11s
India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (WK), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah/Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy.
Oman: Jatinder Singh (C), Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Shah Faisal, Aryan Bisht, Vinayak Shukla (WK), Jiten Ramanandi, Hassnain Shah, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava.
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