United Arab Emirates vs Oman, 7th Match, Group A – Asia Cup 2025 (15 September, Abu Dhabi)

The United Arab Emirates and Oman met in Group A in a must-win match for both sides, each having lost their opening game. UAE, playing at home in Abu Dhabi, were determined to bounce back, while Oman were hoping to stay alive in the Super 4 race.

Match Summary

This section provides a snapshot of how the game unfolded: key batting performances, bowling impact, and the final outcome.

UAE Innings:172/5 (20 overs)

• Muhammad Waseem – 69 (54)
• Alishan Sharafu – 51 (38)
• Best bowler (Oman): Jiten Ramanandi – 2/24

Oman Innings:130 all out (18.4 overs)

• Aryan Bisht – 24
• Best bowler (UAE): Junaid Siddique – 4/23

Result:UAE won by 42 runs.

Key Match Stats

Here are the essential stats that shaped the match: how teams batted, top individual efforts, and bowling figures.

Key Highlights

Decisive moments and turning points that made the difference:

• UAE openers (Waseem and Sharafu) built a strong foundation, both scoring half-centuries to lift the total to a competitive 172.
• Oman struggled early in the chase: frequent loss of wickets meant they never really got momentum.
• Junaid Siddique’s 4-wicket haul proved crucial in choking Oman’s batting lineup.
• UAE’s disciplined bowling and fielding in the death overs ensured Oman couldn’t stage a late surge.

Conclusion

UAE delivered a strong all-round performance to keep alive their chances in the tournament, finally getting off the mark with a convincing win. Their batsmen showed character after the earlier beatings, and their bowlers exploited Oman’s batting frailties well. Oman, on the other hand, has now been officially knocked out of reckoning for the Super 4, with little to show apart from bits of fight here and there.

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