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| India's Jasprit Bumrah celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Pakistan's Mohammad Haris at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 14, 2025. — Reuters |
Asia Cup 2025: India Secure Super Four Spot as UAE Dominate Oman
India confirmed their place in the Asia
Cup 2025 Super Four after UAE’s commanding 42-run win over Oman. Read
highlights of UAE’s stellar batting and bowling that reshaped Group A
standings.
India's Jasprit Bumrah
celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Pakistan's Mohammad Haris
at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 14, 2025. — Reuters ABU
DHABI: India qualified for the Super Four of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025 after
UAE thrashed Oman at...
The Asia Cup 2025 group stage took
another dramatic turn in Abu Dhabi as India sealed their spot in the Super Four
following UAE’s emphatic 42-run victory against Oman at Zayed Cricket Stadium.
While India had already made strong progress with wins over UAE and arch-rivals
Pakistan, this result mathematically confirmed their position at the top of
Group A.
With two wins from two games, India
comfortably sit on four points with an impressive net run rate of 4.793.
Pakistan and UAE are locked on two points each, though Pakistan hold the edge
with a superior run rate of 1.649 compared to UAE’s -2.030. Oman, meanwhile,
crashed out of the tournament after three losses and a dismal run rate of
-3.375.
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For UAE, it was a night of memorable
performances, starting with their batting unit. Openers Muhammad Waseem and
Alishan Sharafu gave their team the perfect start, storming to a fifty-run
partnership inside the powerplay. Their aggressive approach carried UAE to 81
without loss by the halfway mark. Sharafu reached his 10th T20I half-century
before falling for 51 off 38 balls, but skipper Waseem held the innings
together with a composed 69 from 54 deliveries. His knock not only steadied the
innings but also marked a milestone as he became the first Emirati player to
surpass 3,000 T20I runs. Cameos from Mohammad Zohaib and Harshit Kaushik lifted
UAE to a competitive 172-5.
Oman’s chase never really took off.
Junaid Siddique dismissed both Aamir Kaleem and captain Jatinder Singh early,
reducing Oman to 23-2. The wickets continued to tumble as Haider Ali and
Mohammad Rohid kept up the pressure, leaving Oman reeling at 50-5 within seven
overs. A brief fightback came from Aryan Bisht and wicketkeeper Vinayak Shukla,
but Junaid’s return ended the resistance. He finished with exceptional figures
of 4-23, ensuring Oman folded for 130 in 18.4 overs.
This convincing win not only revived
UAE’s campaign but also set up a high-stakes clash against Pakistan in Dubai.
The fixture will effectively decide who joins India in the Super Four from
Group A. For India, their final group match against Oman will be more of a
formality, though it provides another chance to test their bench strength ahead
of the knockout stage.
The Asia Cup has already delivered its
fair share of upsets, intensity, and nail-biting finishes. With India safely
through and Pakistan fighting to stay alive, fans can expect more drama in the
days ahead. UAE’s win against Oman has also added spice to the group dynamics,
ensuring that every run and every wicket now carries even more weight.
FAQs:
Q1: How did India qualify for the Asia
Cup 2025 Super Four?
India qualified after winning both of their opening matches against UAE and
Pakistan. UAE’s win over Oman confirmed India’s position at the top of Group A.
Q2: What was the result of the UAE vs
Oman match?
UAE defeated Oman by 42 runs, scoring 172-5 before bowling Oman out for 130 in 18.4 overs.
Q3: Who starred in UAE’s victory over
Oman?
Captain Muhammad Waseem led with 69 runs, while Junaid Siddique claimed 4-23 to dismantle Oman’s batting lineup.
Q4: What does Oman’s loss mean for the
tournament?
Oman have been eliminated from the Asia Cup 2025 after losing all their group matches.
Q5: What’s next in Group A of the Asia
Cup?
Pakistan will face UAE in Dubai in a virtual knockout for the second Super Four spot, while India will play Oman in their final group stage game.