In the final group match of the Asia Cup 2025, India beat Oman by 21 runs . Batting first after winning the toss, the reigning champions erected a massive total of 188/8 in their 20 overs. In the second over, Shubman Gill became the victim of Faisal Shah and departed after scoring only five off eight. However, Abhishek Sharma displayed his ruthless side and decimated Oman’s bowling attack. Riding on his quick 38 off 15, Indiaamassed 72 runs in just seven overs. The left-handed batter went back to the pavilion after chipping in with his 38 off 15. Left-arm pacer Jitnekumar Ramanandi dismissed him. After two deliveries of Abhishek’s dismissal, Hardik Pandya also got run-out in an unfortunate way at the non-striker’s end.
Sanju Samson, who came at number three, looked composed and produced an effective knock of 56 off 45. Axar Patel also looked fierce and hammered 26 off just 13. Tilak Varma also played a 29-run knock off 18 balls while Harshit Rana’s unbeaten 13 off eight helped the defending champions to reach a huge total in the end.Oman put up a fight against India in Asia Cup 2025 clash
In the second innings,
India bowlers were expected to dominate Oman's batting attack and bag a convincing win. However, that didn't happen as Oman batters displayed fighting spirit and strove to go close to the target. Top-order batters Aamir Kaleem and Hammad Mirza batted aggressively and produced fifties from their bats.
Kaleem racked up 64 off 46 while Mirza amassed 51 off 33. However, their batting efforts weren't enough to help Oman pull off the target. Eventually, the associate nation surrendered on 167/4 and India won the game by 21 runs and ended the group round as unbeaten with three off three triumphs.
