IND vs OMA (12th Match) – Highlights
In a high-scoring clash at Abu Dhabi, IND showcased their T20 dominance against OMA, posting 188 for 8 and eventually restricting their opponents to 167 for 4 to secure a comfortable 21-run victory in the 12th match of the T20 Asia Cup 2025. The match witnessed some explosive batting, disciplined bowling, and key performances that swung the game decisively in India’s favor.
IND innings got off to a flying start, largely thanks to Abhishek Sharma, who blasted 38 runs off just 15 balls, setting the tone for a rapid assault. Shubman Gill, unfortunately, couldn’t capitalize on his start and was dismissed cheaply for 5, leaving the onus on the middle order. Sanju Samson, the Indian wicketkeeper-batsman, rose to the occasion, anchoring the innings with a well-paced 56 off 45 deliveries, hitting three fours and three sixes. His innings combined aggression with stability, ensuring India maintained a competitive run rate throughout.
The innings also featured valuable contributions from Axar Patel, who scored a brisk 26 off 13 balls, and Tilak Varma, who added 29 from 18 deliveries. Harshit Rana provided the finishing touch with an unbeaten 13 off 8 balls. Despite some late wickets falling, India managed to reach a formidable total of 188, supported by 13 extras including 10 wides, demonstrating their ability to capitalize on Omani errors. The Indian bowlers prepared themselves well for the chase, knowing that 189 would be a challenging target.
OMA chase started steadily with Captain Jatinder Singh leading from the front, scoring 32 runs off 33 balls. Aamir Kaleem played a captain’s knock, smashing 64 off 46 balls, while Hammad Mirza’s 51 off 33 deliveries added momentum to the innings. At one stage, it seemed Oman might chase down the target as their run rate climbed rapidly, and the partnership between Kaleem and Mirza showcased the team’s intent. However, India’s bowlers applied crucial pressure in the final overs.
Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav picked up key wickets at critical junctures, breaking the backbone of Oman’s innings. Despite a valiant effort, Oman could only manage 167 for 4 in their allotted 20 overs, falling short by 21 runs. India’s ability to mix pace and spin effectively ensured they kept the opposition under control, particularly in the death overs. The win reinforced India’s reputation as a dominant T20 side, highlighting their depth in both batting and bowling.
Sanju Samson’s match-winning 56 earned him the Player of the Match award, while Aamir Kaleem’s resilient 64 garnered him Cricinfo’s MVP recognition with 71.96 points, underlining his impact in keeping Oman competitive. India’s strategic batting order, combined with disciplined bowling and sharp fielding, proved decisive in this contest.
India vs Oman Scoreboard
India – 188/8 (20)
Oman – 167/4 (20)
Result – India won by 21 runs
Player of the Match – Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson
IND vs OMA Playing XI
India | Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav |
Oman | Jatinder Singh (c), Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Zikria Islam, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Jiten Ramanandi, Shah Faisal, Mohammad Nadeem, Aryan Bisht, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava |
