In the Asia Cup 2025 tournament, India clinches a 21-run victory over Oman, claiming the top position in Group A
In a thrilling encounter at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, India secured a 21-run victory over Oman in the final Group A match of the Asia Cup 2025. The win sealed the top spot for the Indian team, who now head into the Super 4 stage with an unblemished record.
India's captain for the tournament, Suryakumar Yadav, led from the front as his team posted a competitive total of 188 for 8 while batting first. Sanju Samson shone with a vital 56 runs, while Abhishek Sharma and Axar Patel provided valuable cameos. The late collapse in India's innings prevented them from reaching the 200-run mark, but their bowlers held their nerve to halt Oman's momentum in the crucial final overs.
Harshit Rana and Hardik Pandya spearheaded India's bowling performance, with the latter's dismissal of Hammad Mirza proving to be a turning point in the match. Rana's pace and Pandya's timely breakthroughs kept Oman on their toes, as the Asian side mounted a strong challenge.
At one point, an upset seemed plausible due to the strong partnership between Oman's batsmen. Aamir Kaleem scored 64 runs, and Hammad Mirza contributed 51 runs. However, India's bowlers held their nerve, and the match kept the Indian team on its toes until the end.
The victory tested India's ability to perform under pressure, but they rose to the occasion. Despite Oman's resilient effort, they were unable to reach the target set by India. The win also marked a significant milestone for Arshdeep Singh, who set a new T20I record for being the first Indian bowler to achieve 100 wickets.
India's next challenge in the Asia Cup 2025 will be in the Super 4 matches, where they will face Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The Indian team will look to maintain their form and continue their quest to reach the final of the tournament. With their unblemished record, they are certainly a force to be reckoned with.
