Cricket has this funny way of keeping you hooked till the very end, even when the result feels obvious. That’s exactly how the India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025 clash in Abu Dhabi played out. India, the stronger side on paper, were always expected to win, but Oman didn’t let them have it easy. I found myself rooting for both teams at different points, which is rare for me. While India sealed a 21-run win, Aamir Kaleem and Hammad Mirza made sure Oman walked away with respect, not just numbers on the scoreboard.
India’s Innings: India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025
Abhishek Sharma Powers India in the Power Play vs Oman
The PowerPlay decided the game. Abhishek Sharma, with his fearless stroke play, took on Oman’s bowlers and smashed 38 off just 19 balls. While Shubman Gill and Sanju Samson struggled against the swing, Abhishek’s counter-attack (six fours and three sixes in the PowerPlay) gave India the cushion they needed. Personally, I love when a youngster plays with such freedom—it sets the tone for the whole side.
Sanju Samson Holds India Together in Middle Overs
After Abhishek fell, Sanju Samson held India’s innings together with a gritty 56. He was even dropped on 43, a chance Oman will regret. What stood out for me was how India experimented, sending Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, and Tilak Varma up the order. It slowed the scoring rate, but it also showed how India are preparing bench strength.
Tilak Varma Finishes Strong in India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025
Tilak Varma struggled early, but then exploded at the death with two sixes. Even Harshit Rana joined the fun, finishing with a six off the final ball. India ended on 188/8, a total that always looked challenging.
Oman’s Reply: Kaleem and Mirza Steal the Show
Steady Start, Missed Chances
Jatinder Singh and Aamir Kaleem opened solidly, taking Oman to 44/0 in the PowerPlay. India’s bowlers, especially Harshit Rana, looked rattled when the Omani openers targeted them with boundaries. Honestly, for a moment, I thought we might be in for an upset.
Kaleem and Mirza’s Partnership
The real magic came when Aamir Kaleem (64) and Hammad Mirza (51) put together a 93-run stand. The highlight? Kaleem becoming the oldest cricketer to score a T20I half-century against a Full Member nation. That’s the kind of story that makes cricket beautiful experience standing tall against world-class opposition. Mirza, too, played fearless cricket, smashing Kuldeep Yadav for two sixes in one over.
Death Overs: Fight but Fall Short
Despite their efforts, India’s experience showed. Hardik Pandya’s boundary-saving catch broke the crucial partnership, and Arshdeep Singh sealed the deal by dismissing Vinayak Shukla for his 100th T20I wicket a huge personal milestone. Oman eventually fell short at 167/4, but they never looked like passengers.
Where Do They Go From Here?
This was Oman’s last game of the tournament, and even though they lost all three matches, they leave with pride. For India, the focus now shifts to the big clash against Pakistan in the Super 4s. If anything, this game showed India’s depth but also reminded us that even Associate nations can punch above their weight on the big stage.
Conclusion: India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025
Though a cricket match is more than just a battle to emerge victorious, stories such as the one which happened in the match between India and Oman in the Asia Cup 20205 add a more holistic view to it. For India, it may just be another group stage match which come easy to them, but for Aamir Kaleem and Hammad Mirza, the night was a perfect platform to showcase their grit and passion for the game.
What is your take on Oman and the efforts they are putting in to compete against the best teams in the world? Please share your opinion in the comments and if you liked how the situation was presented, do share this with your other cricket devotees.
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In the India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025, Sanju Samson led India with 56 runs, while Abhishek Sharma gave a strong PowerPlay start. For Oman, Aamir Kaleem (64) and Hammad Mirza (51) stood out, and Arshdeep Singh reached his 100th T20I wicket.
India won the India vs Oman Asia Cup 2025 match by 21 runs in Abu Dhabi. Sanju Samson scored 56, while Aamir Kaleem and Hammad Mirza fought hard with half-centuries for Oman.
