India Set to Face Oman in Historic Match at Asia Cup 2025

ABU DHABI, UAE — India is preparing to face Oman in their final Group A match of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on September 19, 2025. The clash marks the first encounter between the two teams in international cricket.

India enters the match riding high after winning both their previous games against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Pakistan. They secured a dominant victory over UAE by nine wickets and followed it with a seven-wicket win against Pakistan. Coach Suryakumar Yadav is likely to use this opportunity to test the team’s bench strength.

Meanwhile, Oman, led by Jatinder Singh, has struggled in the tournament. They suffered heavy defeats against both Pakistan and UAE, being knocked out of the competition. However, for Oman, facing the world champions presents a significant opportunity to showcase their progress in international cricket.

Oman’s wicketkeeper-batter Vinayak Shukla expressed respect for India’s cricketing prowess, stating, “We have a lot of respect for India as a team and the quality of cricket they bring.” He emphasized that Oman aims to put forth a strong performance despite the challenges they faced earlier in the tournament.

Reports indicate that Jasprit Bumrah may sit out this match, allowing either Arshdeep Singh or Harshit Rana to take his place. Arshdeep Singh is on the verge of a milestone, sitting at 99 T20I wickets, and has the chance to become the first Indian bowler to reach 100 in the format.

Kuldeep Yadav, who has performed well in the previous matches, noted the importance of adapting to various conditions, saying, “There are no small teams in T20 cricket.” This sentiment reflects the potential for an exciting matchup.

The match will begin at 8 PM IST (6:30 PM local time) and promises to be a landmark occasion for Oman. Regardless of the outcome, it is a chance for developing players to gain experience against top-ranked opponents. With the stakes low for India, they aim for a clean sweep in Group A, while Oman looks to make their mark on the world stage.