India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025: Match 12 Report
India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025 delivered thrilling cricket at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, with India winning by 21 runs. Sanju Samson’s match-winning 56 and Arshdeep Singh’s historic 100th T20I wicket milestone highlighted this memorable first-ever international meeting between the nations in tournament action.
Match Summary
Result: India defeated Oman by 21 runs in a thrilling Group A encounter at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on September 19, 2025.
Final Scores:
- India: 188/8 (20 overs, RR: 9.40)
- Oman: 167/4 (20 overs, RR: 8.35)
Complete Scorecard
India Innings – 188/8 (20 overs)
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Abhishek Sharma | c †Shukla b Ramanandi | 38 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 253.33 |
| Shubman Gill | b Shah Faisal | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.50 |
| Sanju Samson | c Bisht b Shah Faisal | 56 | 45 | 3 | 3 | 124.44 |
| Hardik Pandya | run out (Ramanandi) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Axar Patel | c †Shukla b Aamir Kaleem | 26 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Shivam Dube | c Jatinder Singh b Aamir Kaleem | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 62.50 |
| Tilak Varma | c Zikria Islam b Ramanandi | 29 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 161.11 |
| Harshit Rana | not out | 13 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 162.50 |
| Arshdeep Singh | run out (Ramanandi) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | not out | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | Did not bat | – | – | – | – | – |
Extras: 13 (b 1, lb 2, w 10)
Fall of Wickets: 1-6 (Gill, 1.3), 2-72 (Abhishek, 7.1), 3-73 (Hardik, 7.3), 4-118 (Axar, 11.2), 5-130 (Dube, 13.2), 6-171 (Samson, 17.4), 7-176 (Tilak, 18.3), 8-179 (Arshdeep, 18.6)
India Bowling Figures (Oman Innings)
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Dots |
| Hardik Pandya | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.50 | 13 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 | 10 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 7.66 | 8 |
| Harshit Rana | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.33 | 10 |
| Axar Patel | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4.00 | 5 |
| Shivam Dube | 3 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 10.33 | 3 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8.00 | 2 |
| Tilak Varma | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12.00 | 2 |
Oman Innings – 167/4 (20 overs)
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Jatinder Singh (c) | b Kuldeep Yadav | 32 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 96.96 |
| Aamir Kaleem | c Pandya b Harshit Rana | 64 | 46 | 7 | 2 | 139.13 |
| Hammad Mirza | c sub (RK Singh) b Pandya | 51 | 33 | 5 | 2 | 154.54 |
| Vinayak Shukla (wk) | c sub (RK Singh) b Arshdeep Singh | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Wasim Ali | not out | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Hassnain Shah | not out | 12 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 240.00 |
Extras: 7 (b 1, nb 1, w 5)
Fall of Wickets: 1-56 (Jatinder Singh, 8.3), 2-149 (Aamir Kaleem, 17.4), 3-154 (Hammad Mirza, 18.5), 4-155 (Vinayak Shukla, 19.1)
Oman Bowling Figures (India Innings)
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Dots |
| Mohammad Nadeem | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11.00 | 6 |
| Shah Faisal | 4 | 1 | 23 | 2 | 5.75 | 15 |
| Shakeel Ahmed | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 19.00 | 1 |
| Jiten Ramanandi | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 | 8 |
| Samay Shrivastava | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.50 | 4 |
| Aryan Bisht | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7.66 | 6 |
| Aamir Kaleem | 3 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 10.33 | 4 |
Match Analysis
Key Partnerships and Moments:
- Opening Partnership: 6 runs (ended when Gill was bowled by Shah Faisal in 1.3 overs)
- 2nd Wicket Stand: 66 runs between Abhishek Sharma (38) and Sanju Samson (partial) – crucial for India’s recovery
- Powerplay Performance: India scored 60/1 in first 6 overs with Abhishek dominating
- Middle Order Contribution: Axar Patel (26 off 13), Tilak Varma (29 off 18) and Harshit Rana (13* off 8) provided valuable cameos
Notable Performances:
India’s Star Performers:
- Sanju Samson (Player of the Match): 56 off 45 balls (3×4, 3×6) – His slowest career fifty but match-winning knock
- Abhishek Sharma: 38 off 15 balls (5×4, 2×6) – Explosive start with 253.33 strike rate
- Axar Patel: Quick-fire 26 off 13 balls (3×4, 1×6) at 200.00 strike rate
Oman’s Bowling Heroes:
- Shah Faisal: 2/23 in 4 overs – Best bowling figures, including key wickets of Gill and Samson
- Jiten Ramanandi: 2/33 in 4 overs – Dismissed Abhishek and Tilak at crucial moments
- Aamir Kaleem: 2/31 in 3 overs – The veteran all-rounder’s excellent bowling display
Oman’s Chase – Outstanding Batting Display:
Opening Partnership: Jatinder Singh (32 off 33) and Aamir Kaleem started solidly, putting on 56 runs in 8.3 overs before the breakthrough.
Star Performances:
- Aamir Kaleem: 64 off 46 balls (7×4, 2×6) – Magnificent knock from the 44-year-old veteran, reaching his fifty off 38 balls
- Hammad Mirza: 51 off 33 balls (5×4, 2×6) – Crucial half-century to keep the chase alive
- 2nd Wicket Partnership: 93 runs between Kaleem and Mirza – the highlight of Oman’s innings
Chase Timeline:
- Powerplay: 44/0 in 6 overs – Steady start without losing wickets
- 10 overs: 62/1 – Fell behind the required rate after Jatinder’s dismissal
- 15 overs: 116/1 – Kaleem reached his fifty as Oman stayed in contention
- 17.4 overs: 149/2 – Kaleem’s dismissal by Hardik Pandya’s spectacular catch ended their hopes
- Final Score: 167/4 – Fell 22 runs short despite a spirited effort
India’s Bowling Strategy and Experimentation:
With the match being a dead rubber, India experimented extensively with their bowling attack, using 8 different bowlers – joint-most they have ever used in a T20I innings.
India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025 showcased high-octane cricket as India posted 188/8 before restricting Oman to 167/4 in their debut. Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 38 off 15 balls and Aamir Kaleem’s valiant 64-run knock made this Group A encounter competitive T20 cricket at its finest.
Key Bowling Moments:
- Kuldeep Yadav: Broke the opening partnership, bowling Jatinder Singh with a slider
- Hardik Pandya: Took a sensational running catch at fine leg to dismiss Kaleem, then bowled Mirza
- Arshdeep Singh: Historic 100th T20I wicket milestone, becoming first Indian to achieve this feat
- Harshit Rana: Returned to the XI and picked up the crucial wicket of Kaleem
Historic Milestones & Records
Arshdeep Singh’s Century:
Arshdeep Singh reached the 100-wicket mark in T20Is when he dismissed Vinayak Shukla in the final over, becoming the first Indian to achieve this milestone in men’s T20I cricket. He accomplished this feat in his 64th T20I match.
First International Meeting:
This was the first international meeting between India and Oman in any format. Despite the loss, Oman showed they belonged on the big stage with their competitive performance.
Tournament Records:
- India: Used 8 different bowlers in an innings – joint-most they have ever used in T20I cricket
- Oman: Aamir Kaleem became the second-oldest player (at 43 years, 11 months) to score a T20I fifty against India
- Match Context: This was a dead rubber as India had already qualified for Super Four stage
Playing XIs
India:
- Abhishek Sharma
- Shubman Gill
- Sanju Samson (wk)
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Shivam Dube
- Tilak Varma
- Harshit Rana
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Suryakumar Yadav (c) – Did not bat
Rested: Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy
Oman:
- Jatinder Singh (c)
- Aamir Kaleem
- Hammad Mirza
- Vinayak Shukla (wk)
- Wasim Ali
- Hassnain Shah
- Shah Faisal
- Jiten Ramanandi
- Aryan Bisht
- Shakeel Ahmed
- Mohammad Nadeem
Post-Match Reactions
Sanju Samson (Player of the Match): “It was a bit hot and humid out there. Working on my fitness for the past few weeks. Really good to spend some time out in the middle and feels really good to contribute. They bowled really well. Have to give them credit for the way they bowled and batted.”
Suryakumar Yadav (India Captain): “Overall impressive, I feel, Oman played unbelievable brand of cricket. I knew with their coach, there will be something from them. It was amazing, really enjoyed watching them bat.”
Jatinder Singh (Oman Captain): “I am extremely proud of the unit. The way they came up, they had their plans and executed them well. So proud of the way they have shown their character in the crunch situation. This game was a blessing in disguise.”
Tournament Context
India had already qualified for the Super Four stage before this match, making this essentially a dead rubber for the defending T20 World Champions. India will now have one day’s rest before starting their Super 4 campaign against Pakistan on Sunday, September 21.
Though Oman made a creditable impression with both ball and bat, they could not overcome India’s might and depth. The match gave India valuable practice time for their key players while Oman gained invaluable experience against world-class opposition.
Final Thoughts
This encounter showcased the competitive nature of modern T20 cricket, where Associate nations like Oman can challenge the best teams in the world. Oman delivered a spirited performance against the reigning world champions, matching India ball for ball from the start. In the end, Oman fell short by 21 runs but earned plenty of respect with their fearless and competitive display.
The victory keeps India unbeaten in the tournament as they march toward the Super Four stage, while Oman can take pride in their performance against the world champions despite exiting the tournament without a win.
