India was given horror to Oman, but the winning run continues after a 21-run victory in the 2025 Asian Cup.
Released on September 19, 2025
World Champions India overcame the brave Omani team as they won the final group match of the Asian Cup by 21 runs and remain unbeaten in the T20 tournament.
India has already competed in the Super Four Stage and posted 188-8 after choosing to take the first hit in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
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Oman is ranked 20th in the world’s T20 rankings. It ended 167-4 after a top knock from Aamir Kareem, who scored 64 and Hamad Mirza, who hit 51.
Kaleem and Mirza’s left and right batting pairs took 93 runs for the second wicket, trying to chase them at the slow boundary that terrified India.
Hardik Pandya smashed the stands with a stunning outfield catch to dismiss Kayleem from Harshit Rana and sent Mirza back on his pace bowling on the next bowling.
The left-arm Quick Ash Deepsin snaked the fourth wicket of the innings and his 100th wicket at T20 International.
Previously, wicketkeeper batsman Sanju Samson scored a top score at 56, and his second wicket partnership with explosive opener Abhishek Sharma created 38 balls from 14 balls, but built the platform for India’s total.
Oman was hit regularly in his first meeting with the T20 World Cup winners.
Shah Faisal, fellow left-arm Quik Jiten Ramanandi and left-arm spinner Kayleem each scored two wickets.
India and Pakistan moved from Group A to Super 4 on Sunday, facing each other again, a week after the Indian players refused to shake hands with their neighbors after winning the group match.
Sri Lanka clashes with Bangladesh in the first match of Super 4 on Saturday after two teams make the next stage from Group B
