UAE vs OMA (7th Match) – Highlights
The 7th match of the Asia Cup 2025 Group A clash between the UAE and OMA at Abu Dhabi was a commanding performance from the home side. Chasing a target of 173, the UAE set the tone with a solid batting display, ensuring they posted a competitive total of 172 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs. Alishan Sharafu led the charge with a brilliant 51 off 38 balls, anchoring the innings and keeping the scoreboard ticking at a healthy rate. Sharafu’s aggressive stroke play, punctuated by seven fours and a six, gave UAE the momentum they needed from the very start of their innings.
Captain Muhammad Waseem was the star of the show for the UAE, scoring a brilliant 69 from 54 deliveries. His innings was filled with timely boundaries and calculated aggression, ensuring the UAE could maintain a strong run rate throughout. Waseem’s leadership on the field was evident, particularly in the way he rotated the strike and set up partnerships. Contributions from Muhammad Zohaib, who scored a quick 21 off 13 balls, and Harshit Kaushik, unbeaten on 19 from just 8 balls, helped UAE accelerate in the death overs, taking the total to a challenging 172. The UAE innings, despite a couple of early hiccups, was a textbook example of building partnerships and exploiting the powerplay and death overs efficiently.
OMA chase never really got off the ground, as their top order struggled against disciplined UAE bowling. Early dismissals of Aamir Kaleem and Jatinder Singh within the first three overs put Oman on the back foot. Haider Ali and Junaid Siddique bowled tight lines, picking up key wickets at crucial intervals, keeping Oman under constant pressure. Aryan Bisht and Vinayak Shukla showed some resistance with 24 and 20 runs respectively, but their efforts were too little, too late. The UAE bowlers maintained control with excellent line and length, making scoring difficult and forcing mistakes. Oman eventually folded for 130 in 18.4 overs, handing UAE a comprehensive 42-run victory.
Junaid Siddique emerged as the leading wicket-taker for UAE, claiming four crucial wickets, while Muhammad Rohid and Haider Ali chipped in with two wickets each. The disciplined bowling attack complemented the team’s strong batting display, ensuring that Oman could not mount a serious threat. Alishan Sharafu’s half-century earned him the Player of the Match award.
This victory puts the UAE in a strong position in Group A, highlighting their balanced combination of explosive batting and disciplined bowling. The team’s performance also underscores their growing stature in T20 cricket, with young talents like Sharafu and Zohaib making crucial contributions alongside experienced campaigners like Waseem.
United Arab Emirates vs Oman Scoreboard
United Arab Emirates – 172/5 (20)
Oman – 130 (18.4/20)
Result – U.A.E. won by 42 runs
Player of the Match – Alishan Sharafu
Alishan Sharafu
UAE vs OMA Playing XIs
United Arab Emirates | Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Waseem (c), Asif Khan, Muhammad Zohaib, Harshit Kaushik, Rahul Chopra †, Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Muhammad Jawadullah, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Rohid |
Oman | Jatinder Singh (c), Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Shah Faisal, Aryan Bisht, Vinayak Shukla †, Jiten Ramanandi, Hassnain Shah, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava |
