Upcoming Match 12 of the Asia Cup 2025: Weather Predictions in Abu Dhabi and Pitch Analysis for Sheikh Zayed Stadium (India vs Oman)
India and Oman are all set to face off in the Asia Cup 2025 on September 19 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The weather during the match is expected to be hot and partly sunny, with temperatures reaching around 40°C during the day and 28°C at night. Despite the heat, the night sky will be clear, though a layer of humidity may still be present.
The full squads for both teams have been announced. Suryakumar Yadav will captain India, and the predicted XI includes Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana, and Rinku Singh. On the other hand, Jatinder Singh will captain Oman, with Aamir Kaleem, Jatinder Singh, Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla, Wasim Ali, Hassnain Shah, Shah Faisal, Jiten Ramanandi, Aryan Bisht, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava, and others forming the predicted XI.
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium offers a balanced surface for cricket, with early help for stroke-makers due to good bounce and carry. As the game progresses, the pitch gradually slows down, making it advantageous for spinners. The right line and length will be crucial for slow bowlers in Abu Dhabi.
In the recent match between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka at the same venue, both innings were favourable for batting. Mohammad Nabi of Afghanistan even hit five sixes in a single over during the match. This suggests that both chasing and setting targets appear to be viable on the Sheikh Zayed pitch.
In the India vs Oman match, the slow bowlers selected for India include Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya. In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy, India used multiple bowlers but only Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya completed their full quotas of four overs each. Arshdeep Singh took a key wicket, indicating that the spinners may find success with slower deliveries on the pitch, as opposed to fast bowlers like Noor Ahmad who struggled.
This is India's first match in Abu Dhabi in the Asia Cup 2025, as they previously played their games in Dubai. This match offers an opportunity for India's batters to spend time in the middle before their match against Pakistan.
There is no threat of rain during the match, ensuring a full day of cricket action. This match promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams aiming to start their Asia Cup 2025 campaign on a winning note.
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