India vs Oman delivered one of the most entertaining matches in the 2025 Asia Cup. Team India entered the contest as strong favourites, but Oman handled pressure impressively and stretched the game into the final overs. India posted 188/8 with a mix of power and calculation, while Oman’s chase reached 167/4 after a brave fight. This match now stands as the foundation of a developing rivalry between the two teams.
The fixture created several standout moments for both sides through clean hitting, sharp partnerships and disciplined bowling phases. Abhishek Sharma’s blistering start and Sanju Samson’s composed fifty shaped India’s innings. Oman responded with steady batting from Aamir Kaleem and Hammad Mirza, building a chase that looked competitive throughout. The balance between pressure and composure made the match memorable for fans.
This article brings the complete match picture together in one place. You will find the full scorecard, partnership details, bowling spells and individual highlights from the game. You can also access deeper rivalry context through our India vs Oman head-to-head records page linked from this report. Together, these pages form a complete hub for this new Asia Cup storyline.
Match Overview — India Hold Nerve in a Tight Contest
India won the toss and chose to bat first on a balanced Abu Dhabi surface. The start was explosive as Abhishek Sharma attacked from ball one, hitting five boundaries and two sixes in a 15-ball 38. This powerplay burst pushed India ahead early and forced Oman to adjust their bowling quickly. Shubman Gill fell early, but the momentum remained strong.
Sanju Samson then shifted the innings into a calmer rhythm. His fifty came at an important phase, balancing aggression and rotation with equal control. Partnerships with Axar Patel and Tilak Varma helped India avoid a mid-innings slowdown. Late acceleration pushed India to 188/8, a challenging total considering Oman’s previous results.
Also Read – India vs Oman — head-to-head records and stats.
Oman responded with discipline and belief as their openers paced the chase with clarity. Jatinder Singh anchored early, while Aamir Kaleem took charge after the power play. A crucial partnership between Kaleem and Hammad Mirza kept Oman close to the required rate until the final overs. India’s bowlers eventually controlled the death overs and registered a 21-run victory.
India Batting Analysis — Explosive Start & Steady Middle
India’s innings moved through three clear phases. Abhishek Sharma’s aggressive start provided early lift and placed bowlers under instant pressure. Samson followed with controlled batting that stabilized the innings during the middle overs. Axar Patel and Tilak Varma helped maintain momentum with clean hitting and sharp strike rotation.
The lineup demonstrated both depth and flexibility as roles shifted according to phase demands. Samson adapted beautifully to changing conditions, hitting boundaries when required and running hard in slower periods. Tilak’s late aggression and Harshit Rana’s finishing strokes contributed to India closing strong. Overall, India’s batting blended composure with calculated risk.
Oman Batting Analysis — Calm Execution Under Pressure
Oman approached the chase with intent but avoided unnecessary risks. Jatinder Singh’s start allowed Kaleem to settle quickly and launch later in the innings. Kaleem’s stroke play stood out for timing and placement, mixing lofted hits with well-judged singles. His fifty placed Oman in a competitive position deep into the innings.
Hammad Mirza added another layer of confidence with his well-paced half-century. He played spin and pace with equal comfort and matched India’s bowlers with strong shot selection. Their partnership became the highlight of Oman’s innings, showcasing how far the team has progressed. Oman may have fallen short, but their chase was impressive in both approach and execution.
Bowling Phases That Changed the Match
Oman’s bowlers worked hard to contain India’s top order and found success through disciplined spells. Shah Faisal and Aamir Kaleem produced the best overs, combining control and wicket-taking ability to slow India’s middle overs. They created breakthroughs at critical moments and prevented India from reaching an even bigger total.
India’s bowlers executed their plans during pressure overs late in the chase. Kuldeep Yadav delivered a key breakthrough to remove a set batter. Hardik Pandya controlled pace variations and troubled Oman’s middle order. Arshdeep Singh tightened the final overs with yorkers and change-of-pace deliveries. These phases ensured India stayed ahead when the match tightened.
India vs Oman Full Match Scorecard— 12th Match, Group A (Asia Cup 2025)
This match produced several standout statistical notes across both innings. India’s powerplay strike rate was among their highest in the tournament, thanks to Abhishek’s aggression. Samson’s fifty added composure and became the backbone of India’s total. Oman’s chase recorded two of their highest individual T20I scores in the same innings.
India — 188/8 (20.0 ov)
| Batsman | How Out | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | c †Shukla b Ramanandi | 38 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 253.33 |
| Shubman Gill | b Shah Faisal | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.50 |
| Sanju Samson | c Bisht b Shah Faisal | 56 | 45 | 3 | 3 | 124.44 |
| Hardik Pandya | run out (Ramanandi) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Axar Patel | c †Shukla b Aamir Kaleem | 26 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Shivam Dube | c Jatinder Singh b Aamir Kaleem | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 62.50 |
| Tilak Varma | c Zikria Islam b Ramanandi | 29 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 161.11 |
| Harshit Rana not out | – | 13 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 162.50 |
| Arshdeep Singh | run out (Ramanandi) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Kuldeep Yadav not out | – | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Extras: 13 (b 1, lb 2, w 10) — Total: 188/8 (20.0 ov) — Run Rate: 9.40 | ||||||
| Did not bat: Suryakumar Yadav (c) | ||||||
| Fall of wickets: 1-6 (Gill, 1.3 ov); 2-72 (Abhishek, 7.1 ov); 3-73 (Pandya, 7.3 ov); 4-118 (Axar, 11.2 ov); 5-130 (Dube, 13.2 ov); 6-171 (Samson, 17.4 ov); 7-176 (Tilak, 18.3 ov); 8-179 (Arshdeep, 18.6 ov). | ||||||
Oman Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakeel Ahmed | 3.0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Shah Faisal | 4.0 | 1 | 23 | 2 | 5.75 |
| Mohammad Nadeem | 1.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 19.00 |
| Jiten Ramanandi | 4.0 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 |
| Samay Shrivastava | 2.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.50 |
| Zikria Islam | 3.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7.66 |
| Aamir Kaleem | 3.0 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 10.33 |
Oman — 167/4 (20.0 ov) (Target: 189)
| Batsman | How Out | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jatinder Singh (c) | b Kuldeep Yadav | 32 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 96.96 |
| Aamir Kaleem | c Pandya b Harshit Rana | 64 | 46 | 7 | 2 | 139.13 |
| Hammad Mirza | c sub (RK Singh) b Pandya | 51 | 33 | 5 | 2 | 154.54 |
| Zikria Islam not out | – | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Vinayak Shukla (†) | c sub (RK Singh) b Arshdeep Singh | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Jiten Ramanandi not out | – | 12 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 240.00 |
| Extras: 7 (b 1, nb 1, w 5) — Total: 167/4 (20.0 ov) — Run Rate: 8.35 | ||||||
| Did not bat: Shah Faisal; Mohammad Nadeem; Aryan Bisht; Shakeel Ahmed; Samay Shrivastava. | ||||||
| Fall of wickets: 1-56 (Jatinder, 8.3 ov); 2-149 (Aamir Kaleem, 17.4 ov); 3-154 (Hammad Mirza, 18.5 ov); 4-155 (Vinayak Shukla, 19.1 ov). | ||||||
India Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardik Pandya | 4.0 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.50 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4.0 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 |
| Harshit Rana | 3.0 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.33 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 3.0 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 7.66 |
| Axar Patel | 1.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4.00 |
| Shivam Dube | 3.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 10.33 |
| Tilak Varma | 1.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 1.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12.00 |
Match Flow & Key Moments
- Powerplay burst: India scored 50 in 5.1 overs, powered by Abhishek Sharma’s quick cameo.
- Samson stabilises: Sanju Samson’s 56 anchored India’s middle overs and controlled momentum.
- Partnership that threatened: Aamir Kaleem and Hammad Mirza pushed Oman close with a powerful stand.
- Turning wicket: Hardik Pandya’s key wicket loosened Oman’s chase in the penultimate overs.
- Death bowling: Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav executed variations that restricted the final over scoring.
Top Performers
- Sanju Samson (IND) — 56 (45), Player of the Match
- Aamir Kaleem (OMA) — 64 (46), top-scorer for Oman
- Hammad Mirza (OMA) — 51 (33), rapid middle-order support
- Hardik Pandya (IND) — 4-0-26-1, key breakthrough in the chase
Aamir Kaleem’s 64 is now among Oman’s top tournament knocks. Mirza’s rapid fifty highlighted Oman’s middle-order evolution at the international level. India’s disciplined death bowling held Oman to only 18 runs in the final 12 balls. These elements combined to produce a competitive T20I of high standard.
Key Points That Defined the Match
| Phase | Event |
|---|---|
| India Innings | Review on ball 0.1 — Abhishek Sharma (Struck down) |
| Powerplay: 60 runs, 1 wicket (0.1–6.0) | |
| India 50 in 5.1 overs (31 balls), Extras 4 | |
| 2nd wicket partnership: 50 in 27 balls (Abhishek 38, Samson 13) | |
| Abhishek dropped at 4.3 by Vinayak Shukla | |
| India 100 in 9.6 overs, Extras 9 | |
| Drinks: 100/3 in 10 overs (Samson 37, Patel 10) | |
| India 150 in 15.4 overs, Extras 11 | |
| Innings Break: India 188/8 (Samson 56, Rana 13) | |
| Oman Innings | Powerplay: 44 runs, 0 wickets (0.1–6.0) |
| Oman 50 in 6.4 overs (41 balls), Extras 5 | |
| 1st wicket partnership: 50 in 41 balls (Jatinder 27, Kaleem 18) | |
| Review at 7.6 — Jatinder Singh (Upheld) | |
| Review at 8.1 — Aamir Kaleem (Struck down) | |
| Drinks: 62/1 in 10 overs (Kaleem 22, Mirza 3) | |
| Oman 100 in 13.5 overs (84 balls), Extras 5 | |
| 2nd wicket partnership: 50 in 35 balls (Kaleem 24, Mirza 27) | |
| Oman 150 in 18.2 overs, Extras 6 | |
| Slow over-rate penalty: Overs 19.1–20.0 (extra fielder inside circle) |
The game shifted at multiple points through strong performances and sudden momentum swings. Abhishek Sharma’s early burst set the tempo and forced Oman into defensive fields. Sanju Samson’s innings held everything together when wickets fell quickly at the other end. Aamir Kaleem and Mirza kept the chase alive and signaled Oman’s growing confidence at this level.
The final turning point came when Hardik Pandya dismissed a dangerous batter during the late overs. This wicket slowed the scoring rate and brought India back into control. Kuldeep’s spell complemented this shift, giving India the pressure they needed. The last few overs completed a balanced and disciplined defensive effort.
Final Thoughts — What This Match Means Going Forward
This match showed that India has depth and flexibility across their batting and bowling units. It also showed that Oman is no longer a passive participant in major tournaments but a real competitor capable of building meaningful partnerships. Their chase demonstrated maturity and composure that can trouble bigger teams. India walks away with a deserved win, while Oman leaves with pride and momentum.
Future meetings between these two sides may carry even more intensity, especially if Oman continues this growth trajectory. India will look to refine their finishing skills and maintain early batting aggression. Oman will focus on closing tight games and improving death-overs execution. This Asia Cup match is now a strong base for a rivalry with the potential to grow.
