India vs Oman: India will face Oman at the Asia Cup 2025 on September 19, 2025, at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, with the match beginning at 06:30 PM LOCAL / 8:00 PM IST.
Since India has already advanced to the next round and Oman has been eliminated, this match is primarily a formality for India, but it is a special occasion for Oman, as they’ll be playing the world champions for the first time in international cricket.
India’s Preparations Before the Asia Cup 2025 Match Against Oman
India’s evening warm-up session on the match eve featured nine players, with individual drills taking center stage under Gautam Gambhir’s supervision. He was closely observed coaching Harshit Rana during a prolonged batting practice.
Arshdeep Singh, who is about to reach his 100th T20I wicket, had a comparatively brief training in the nets with less one-on-one coaching. With Jasprit Bumrah set to be rested, considering his workload and the impending battle with Pakistan, this may provide an opportunity for either Harshit Rana or Arshdeep Singh to play in the starting lineup.
India has already made it to the Super 4 stage, so the pressure is not as much for this match, but they still plan to go at it with the same momentum and aggression. As Kuldeep Yadav indicated in his pre-match media conference, there are no “small teams” in T20 cricket, and adjusting to conditions will be key for India to continue putting pressure on their future opponents, especially Pakistan.
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Oman’s Historic Match Against India
For Oman, this is a milestone occasion, as it will be their very first meeting with India in any capacity. Though the stakes are not necessarily as high for Oman who have already endured two one-sided defeats in the Asia Cup this match offers them a chance to play against one of the top sides in world cricket and make an impression.
With a full Abu Dhabi stadium predicted, Oman will look to play without worries and deliver their best game, with the expectation that India will look to carry on their dominance.
What to Expect in India vs Oman, Asia Cup 2025
The Abu Dhabi conditions favored batting with the spinners in the wings, with Pakistani Haris Rauf quoting after their match with UAE. The Abu Dhabi pitch has clearly provided more assistance for shot-making – this could bode well for Oman, who may well wish to take on pace up-front. Despite the temperatures remaining at 33° with high humidity still forecasted, the conditions will make it difficult for both teams.
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India vs Oman: Head-to-Head
India and Oman have not played each other in any international cricket mode as of today, so this match is a milestone event for both teams.
Team News and Likely XIs of India vs Oman, Asia Cup 2025
India’s Team News:
Injuries/Availability: There are no injuries reported, and all are fit and available for selection.
Tactics and Matchups: Tilak Varma, who smashed 31 against Pakistan, has been poor against spin in 2025. With a boundary every eight balls against spin this year as compared to one every five balls last season, Oman could target this weak link.
India’s seasoned line-up, though, comprising Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Kuldeep Yadav, will make sure they maintain the pressure no matter who they are playing.
Probable XI
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy.
Oman’s Team News:
Injuries/Unavailability: There have been no reported injuries after their game against UAE.
Tactics and Matchups: Oman will have to contend with a strong challenge from India’s world-class spinners, who have dominated since July 2024. India have allowed the lowest economy rate with spin during this time, and Oman will have to play aggressively against the pacers early in the match.
Probable XI:
Aamir Kaleem, Jatinder Singh (c), Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Wasim Ali, Hassnain Shah, Shah Faisal, Aryan Bisht, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava, Jiten Ramanandi.
Key Statistics and Facts
Since the 2024 T20 World Cup, India has been the leading scorer in T20 cricket, with only Australia scoring higher.
Since then, India’s bowlers have also been among the most cost-effective in the world, with only Afghanistan giving away fewer runs per over.
India’s main spinner Kuldeep Yadav emphasized his role in the side: “If I play for any team, I’ll play as a bowler. My work is to pick wickets. If I’m not picking wickets, there won’t be any space.”
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