The United Arab Emirates produced a brilliant all-round performance to defeat Oman by 42 runs in the seventh Group A clash of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. With this victory, UAE climbed to second place in the group standings, keeping their hopes alive for a berth in the Super Four stage, while Oman face a must-win situation in their upcoming games.
UAE vs Oman Asia Cup 2025: UAE Batting Performance
After being put in to bat, UAE overcame early setbacks through crucial partnerships. Opener Alishan Sharafu scored a fluent 51 off 38 balls, striking seven fours and a six. Skipper Muhammad Waseem anchored the innings with a composed 69 off 54 balls, ensuring stability.
Late cameos from Muhammad Zohaib (21 off 13) and Harshit Kaushik (19 off 8)* lifted UAE to a competitive 172/5 in 20 overs. Oman’s bowling saw Jiten Ramanandi pick 2/24, while Shakeel Ahmed impressed with his economy, conceding only 16 runs in 3 overs.
UAE Innings Summary:
| Batsman | Runs (Balls) | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alishan Sharafu | 51 (38) | 7 | 1 |
| Muhammad Waseem (c) | 69 (54) | 6 | 1 |
| Muhammad Zohaib | 21 (13) | 2 | 1 |
| Harshit Kaushik | 19* (8) | 2 | 1 |
| Asif Khan | 2 (5) | – | – |
Oman’s Struggles Against UAE Bowling Attack
Chasing 173, Oman faltered early, losing Aamir Kaleem (2) and skipper Jatinder Singh (20) inside the powerplay. Wickets kept tumbling as they were reduced to 32/4.
A brief partnership between Aryan Bisht (24) and Vinayak Shukla (20) provided resistance, but UAE bowlers maintained pressure. Oman were bundled out for 130 in 18.4 overs, falling short by 42 runs.
Oman Innings Summary:
| Batsman | Runs (Balls) | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jatinder Singh | 20 (18) | 3 | 0 |
| Aryan Bisht | 24 (22) | 2 | 1 |
| Vinayak Shukla | 20 (19) | 2 | – |
| Shakeel Ahmed | 14* (12) | 1 | – |
UAE vs Oman Asia Cup 2025: Bowling Highlights
UAE bowlers delivered a disciplined performance, with Junaid Siddique being the standout star. His fiery spell of 4/23 in 4 overs dismantled Oman’s top order. Haider Ali (2/22) and Muhammad Jawadullah (2/18) provided strong support, while Muhammad Rohid Khan chipped in with one wicket.
Top Bowlers of the Match:
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junaid Siddique | 4 | 23 | 4 |
| Muhammad Jawadullah | 3.4 | 18 | 2 |
| Haider Ali | 4 | 22 | 2 |
| Jiten Ramanandi | 4 | 24 | 2 |
Points Table Scenario After UAE’s Win
With this win, UAE have brightened their chances of reaching the Super Four. They now sit second in Group A, while Oman, having lost two of their three matches, will need to win their remaining games to stay in contention.
Asia Cup 2025 – Points Table
| Group B | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +4.700 |
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +2.595 |
| Bangladesh | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.650 |
| Hong Kong | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.889 |
| Group A | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India (Q) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +4.793 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +1.649 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2.030 |
| Oman (E) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3.375 |
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