IND Win by 21 Runs | India vs Oman Highlights of Asia Cup 2025: Sanju Samson and Bowlers Help Men in Blue Register Comprehensive Win

The India national cricket team secured a comprehensive victory by 21 runs. Oman gave a great fightback but fell short by 21 runs, as the target always looked too stiff for them. Arshdeep Singh became the first Indian bowler to complete 100th T20I wickets for his country. Talking about the match, Sanju Samson scored a top knock of 56 runs that guided India to 188 runs. While chasing, Aamir Kaleem (64) and Hammad Mirza (51 ) knocks went in vain as Oman made 167-4 in 20 overs. With this victory, India ended their Group A campaign with three conseuctive victories.

Out! A fantastic catch by Hardik Panyda at the boundary ropes, and Oman batter Aamir Kaleem has departed after playing a superb knock of 64 runs. A huge wicket for speedster Harshit Rana and India. Kaleem was looking dangerous, and India were in a spot of bother. Aamir Kaleem c Hardik Pandya b Harshit Rana 64(46)

Fifty!  A superb half-century by Oman opener Aamir Kaleem. The left-handed batter has taken calculated risks against the Indian bowlers. He takes off his helmet and raises the bat, and soaks in the applause from his teammates and fans in the Abu Dhabi stadium

Hammad Mirza is at the crease, and he will look to build a partnership with Aamir Kaleem. Indian bowlers have kept the tight lines, which have restricted the run flow. Oman needs quick runs from these two batters to reduce the required run rate.

Out! Chopped on. There's the breakthrough India were looking for, and it's Kuldeep Yadav who removes Oman captain Jatinder Singh. The opening partnership is broken. Jatinder Singh b Kuldeep Yadav 32(33)

A brilliant start for Oman in this chase. They have not lost their wicket in the first powerplay, which has put them in a decent position. Captain Jatinder Singh and Aamir Kaleem scored boundaries on poor deliveries. India willl be not happy with their effort as they were bowling loose deliveries.

A cautious start by Oman captain Jatinder Singh and Aamir Kaleem. Indian bowlers kept their lines tight in the first three overs, which has kept the scoring rate in check. Meanwhile, Arshdeep Singh is just one wicket away from complete 100 wickets in T20I cricket.

Welcome back to the chase. Oman captain Jatinder Singh and Aamir Kaleem are at the crease. Hardik Pandya will open the attack for India. A huge task is in front of Oman against a solid Indian bowling attack.

Team India has made 182/8 in 20 overs after Sanju Samson played a fine knock of 56 runs off 45 deliveries. Oman would be pleased with their effort after they restricted the Men in Blue to under 200 runs. After opting to bat first, India lost Shubman Gill in the second over. However, Abhishek Sharma (38) played a blistering knock that helped India to pass the 50-run mark in the first powerplay. After the power play, Oman took wickets at regular interval,s which restricted the run flow as India crossed the 180-run mark after Samson's fighting knock. An intresting chase is coming up.

Out! A superb catch by Zikria Islam as Jiten Ramanandi gets the huge wicket of Tilak Varma, who departed after scoring 29 runs. It was a fullish delivery, and Varma sliced up in the air, and Islam took a solid catch at the extra cover region. Tilak Varma c Zikria Islam b Jiten Ramanandi 29(18)

Out! Oman broke the partnership once again, and it's left-arm seamer Shah Faisal who gets his second wicket of the match. A superb spell by the Oman speedster. Sanju Samson departs after playing a fine knock of 56 runs. Sanju Samson c Aryan Bisht b Shah Faisal 56(45)

Fifty! A superb half-century by wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson. Looked scratchy at the start, but once set, the right-handed batter took an aggressive route against the Oman bowlers. Samson will be key for Team India alongside Tilak Varma for a big finish.

Out! Aamir Kaleem strikes once again. The left-arm spinner gets his second wicket. Shivam Dube departs for just five runs. Oman are back in the contest with quick wickets. Poor batting from the Indian all-rounder. Dube was dropped in the previous delivery, and he lost his wicket on the next ball. Shivam Dube c Jatinder Singh b Aamir Kaleem 5(8)

Out! Aamir Kaleem gets his first wicket as he removes Axar Patel for 26 runs. The Indian all-rounder tried to cut the arm ball but ended up getting an under-edge, and the Oman wicketkeeper took a simple catch. Axar Patel c Vinayak Shukla b Aamir Kaleem 26(13)

All-rounder Axar Patel has joined forces with wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson. After the first 10 overs, India has scored 100 runs. However, they will be slightly unhappy after Abhishek Sharma (38) and Hardik Pandya (1) departed in quick successio,n which helped Oman to restrict the run flow. Oman will be looking for more wickets in the next few overs to put pressure on Team India. An interesting phase is coming up.

Out! Oh dear, such an unfortunate way to get out. Sanju Samson's drive was deflected by Jiten Ramanandi as the ball crashed into the non-striker's end stumps, and Hardik Pandya was well outside the crease. Oman has picked up two wickets in quick time. Hardik Pandya run out (Jiten Ramanandi) 1(1)

Out! Jiten Ramanandi gets the big fish. The partnership is broken as Abhishek Sharma departs after playing a quick-fire knock of 38 runs. It was a good length delivery outside off stump, and Sharma went chasing for it. The Indian opener got a healthy outside edge, and the Oman wicketkeeper took a simple catch. Abhishek Sharma c Vinayak Shukla b Jiten Ramanandi 38(15)

After losing Shubman Gill in the second over, Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma have steadied the ship for India. Samson is playing a second fiddle, whereas Abhishek has taken the aggressive route. The left-handed batter Abhishek is attacking the Oman bowlers, which has helped India to cross the 50-run mark in the first powerplay. Oman, on the other hand, did pretty well but lost the plot after Sharma's brutal assault.

Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has walked out in the middle after the dismissal of Shubman Gill in the second over. He has joined forces with Abhishek Sharma, who is playing attacking cricket from one end. Good start by Oman as they are keeping things tight and not letting Indian batters to play freely.

Out! A fantastic delivery by Oman left-arm seamer Shah Faisal and Shubman Gill's off-stump is flattened. A perfect start for Oman, and Gill's poor run continues in the Asia Cup 2025. It was a fuller delivery which swung in sharply. Gill went for a booming drive and missed it completely as the ball shattered his stumps. Shubman Gill b Shah Faisal 5(8)