India beat Oman by 21 runs in the 12th match of Group A at the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, completing a hat-trick of group-stage wins. This India National Cricket Team vs Oman National Cricket Team Match Scorecard tells the story of a match that looked routine on paper but turned into a genuine contest, with Sanju Samson’s composed 56 setting up India’s total before Aamir Kaleem’s brave 64 and Hammad Mirza’s 51 dragged Oman agonisingly close.
Batting first at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium on September 19, 2025, India posted 188 for 8, with Abhishek Sharma’s electric 38 off just 15 balls giving them the early impetus. Oman, playing their first-ever senior meeting with India, refused to fold and finished on 167 for 4, with Kaleem and Mirza sharing a 93-run stand that briefly had India rattled. Arshdeep Singh closed out the match — and became the first Indian bowler to reach 100 T20I wickets in the process.
Match Summary Table
| Team | Runs | Wickets | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 188 | 8 | 20.0 | Won by 21 runs |
| Oman | 167 | 4 | 20.0 | Lost by 21 runs |
Status: Final (Data verified via the official Cricbuzz scorecard for this match)
India’s batting order was reshuffled to give several middle-order players time in the middle ahead of the Super Four stage, with captain Suryakumar Yadav dropping himself to No. 11. Oman’s chase never fully died, largely due to Kaleem and Mirza’s aggressive stroke play in the middle overs. This India National Cricket Team vs Oman National Cricket Team clash was sourced from Cricbuzz’s official ball-by-ball scorecard.
Batting Highlights Table
India Innings (188/8 in 20 overs)
| Player | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | c Vinayak Shukla b Jiten Ramanandi | 38 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 253.33 |
| Shubman Gill | b Shah Faisal | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.50 |
| Sanju Samson (wk) | c Aryan Bisht b Shah Faisal | 56 | 45 | 3 | 3 | 124.44 |
| Hardik Pandya | run out (Jiten Ramanandi) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Axar Patel | c Vinayak Shukla b Aamir Kaleem | 26 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Shivam Dube | c Jatinder Singh b Aamir Kaleem | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 62.50 |
| Tilak Varma | c Zikria Islam b Jiten Ramanandi | 29 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 161.11 |
| Harshit Rana | not out | 13 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 162.50 |
| Arshdeep Singh | run out (Jiten Ramanandi) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | not out | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | Did not bat | – | – | – | – | – |
Extras: 13 (b 1, lb 2, w 10, nb 0, p 0) | Total: 188-8 (20 overs, RR: 9.40)
Oman Innings (167/4 in 20 overs)
| Player | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jatinder Singh (c) | b Kuldeep Yadav | 32 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 96.97 |
| Aamir Kaleem | c Hardik Pandya b Harshit Rana | 64 | 46 | 7 | 2 | 139.13 |
| Hammad Mirza | c (sub) Rinku Singh b Hardik Pandya | 51 | 33 | 5 | 2 | 154.55 |
| Zikria Islam | not out | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Vinayak Shukla (wk) | c (sub) Rinku Singh b Arshdeep Singh | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Jiten Ramanandi | not out | 12 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 240.00 |
Extras: 7 (b 1, lb 0, w 5, nb 1, p 0) | Total: 167-4 (20 overs, RR: 8.35)
Did not bat (Oman): Shah Faisal, Aryan Bisht, Mohammad Nadeem, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava
Abhishek Sharma’s blitz set the tone inside the powerplay, and Samson anchored the innings from No. 3 after Gill’s early exit, batting through to the 18th over and finding the boundary six times (3×4, 3×6) in his matchwinning 56. For Oman, the Kaleem-Mirza stand of 93 runs for the second wicket was the highlight of their reply, while Jiten Ramanandi’s unbeaten 12 off 5 at the death — including three fours — added a late twist even after the match was decided. Any search for the India National Cricket Team vs Oman National Cricket Team Timeline invariably centres on this middle-overs fightback.
Bowling Figures Table
Oman Bowling (vs India’s innings)
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | NB | WD | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakeel Ahmed | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11.00 |
| Shah Faisal | 4 | 1 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5.80 |
| Mohammad Nadeem | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19.00 |
| Jiten Ramanandi | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8.20 |
| Samay Shrivastava | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11.50 |
| Zikria Islam | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.70 |
| Aamir Kaleem | 3 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10.30 |
India Bowling (vs Oman’s innings)
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | NB | WD | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardik Pandya | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6.50 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9.20 |
| Harshit Rana | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8.30 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.70 |
| Axar Patel | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.00 |
| Shivam Dube | 3 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10.30 |
| Tilak Varma | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.00 |
Shah Faisal’s opening burst, including a wicket-maiden, was the most economical spell of the innings at 5.80 and kept India’s run-rate in check early on. Mohammad Nadeem’s single over went for 19, the most expensive per-over spell of the innings. In the chase, India used eight different bowling options; Axar Patel’s tidy 1-0-4-0 was the pick of the part-timers, while Kuldeep Yadav broke Oman’s opening stand and Harshit Rana with Hardik Pandya combined in the 18th and 19th overs to swing the game back India’s way after Kaleem and Mirza had threatened a heist.
Key Moments & Tactical Analysis
Toss impact: India won the toss and chose to bat, wanting to test their batting depth ahead of the Super Four stage rather than react to conditions.
Powerplay momentum: Abhishek Sharma’s assault took India to 60 for 1 inside the first six overs, even after Shubman Gill fell for 5 in the second over to a full, swinging delivery from Shah Faisal. In reply, Oman were even more disciplined up front, reaching 44 for 0 through their powerplay — reportedly the first time an Associate side had gone wicketless in the powerplay against a full-member nation in a men’s T20I. Oman progressed steadily to 55/0 (8 overs), 62/1 at the halfway mark (drinks break, Kaleem 22, Mirza 3), 100/1 (14 overs), and 116/1 (15 overs) as Kaleem brought up his fifty, keeping the required rate within reach deep into the innings.
Turning point: Oman were 149 for 1 after 18 overs at one stage, needing roughly 40 off 16 balls with Kaleem and Mirza well set and the equation firmly in their favour. Harshit Rana had Kaleem caught by Hardik Pandya at fine leg in the same 18th over, and Hardik struck again in the next over to remove Mirza, swinging the game back in India’s favour inside the space of two overs.
Captaincy decisions: Suryakumar Yadav rested Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy, handing game time to Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh, and batted himself at No. 11 to give the rest of the order time in the middle. Oman’s Jatinder Singh said after the toss he would have preferred to bat first, but stuck to his bowling-friendly template once put in to field.
Pitch & conditions: The Zayed Cricket Stadium pitch typically produces first-innings totals in the 140–150 range and offers seamers early movement under lights, with spinners coming into play in the middle overs on a drier surface. Oman’s left-arm quicks troubled India’s top order early — it was humid and hot on the night, by Sanju Samson’s own account afterwards — even as the total ultimately favoured the batters.
Reviews: Both sides used DRS repeatedly. Oman unsuccessfully challenged an lbw shout against Abhishek Sharma early in India’s innings, while India had two reviews overturn Oman batters’ not-out decisions late in the chase, including the wicket of Hammad Mirza.
Key Stats Comparison Table
| Metric | India | Oman |
|---|---|---|
| Total Runs | 188 | 167 |
| Extras | 13 | 7 |
| Boundaries (4s+6s) | N/A | 16 |
| Run Rate | 9.40 | 8.35 |
Oman’s tally of at least 16 boundaries (from Kaleem and Mirza alone) shows how close their batters came to matching India’s power-hitting despite finishing 21 runs short.
Playing XI & Lineups
India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.
Oman: Aamir Kaleem, Jatinder Singh (c), Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Shah Faisal, Zikria Islam, Aryan Bisht, Mohammad Nadeem, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava, Jiten Ramanandi.
Group A Points Table (After This Match)
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 | Pakistan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | UAE | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | Oman | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
India finished top of Group A with a maximum six points from three games, edging out Pakistan, UAE, and a winless Oman. Group A’s other results were: Pakistan beat Oman by 93 runs (Sep 12), India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets (Sep 14), and UAE beat Oman by 42 runs (Sep 15), before Pakistan beat UAE by 41 runs (Sep 17) ahead of this India-Oman finale. Points from the group stage did not carry forward into the Super Four.
Match Statistics
Fall of Wickets — India: 6-1 (Shubman Gill, 1.3 ov), 72-2 (Abhishek Sharma, 7.1 ov), 73-3 (Hardik Pandya, 7.3 ov), 118-4 (Axar Patel, 11.2 ov), 130-5 (Shivam Dube, 13.2 ov), 171-6 (Sanju Samson, 17.4 ov), 176-7 (Tilak Varma, 18.3 ov), 179-8 (Arshdeep Singh, 19.0 ov).
Fall of Wickets — Oman: 56-1 (Jatinder Singh, 8.3 ov), 149-2 (Aamir Kaleem, 17.4 ov), 154-3 (Hammad Mirza, 18.5 ov), 155-4 (Vinayak Shukla, 19.1 ov).
Powerplay Runs (overs 0.1–6, mandatory): India 60/1 | Oman 44/0
Key Partnership: Kaleem-Mirza added 93 runs for Oman’s second wicket, the largest stand of the match.
Expert Match Analysis
India’s batting template of quick cameos rather than one dominant innings got them past 180, with Samson the only player to bat deep into the innings. The bowling unit, missing Bumrah and Chakaravarthy, looked less penetrative than in India’s earlier group games, and Oman’s batters — particularly the 43-year-old Kaleem, who had briefly stepped away from playing to coach before this tournament — made them work hard for the win in what was otherwise a dead-rubber fixture. Arshdeep Singh’s wicket of Vinayak Shukla in the final over made him the first Indian bowler to reach 100 T20I wickets, adding historical significance to an otherwise low-stakes contest. Cricinfo’s own MVP metric rated Kaleem’s all-round effort (71.96 points) above Samson’s matchwinning half-century, underlining how highly the losing side’s performance was regarded.
Post-match reaction: Player of the Match Sanju Samson credited the conditions and his own fitness work: “It was humid and hot out there… they (Oman) bowled really well, bowled well in the powerplay also, were swinging it upfront.” India captain Suryakumar Yadav was generous in praise of the opposition, calling Oman’s batting “an unbelievable brand of cricket” and noting he “really enjoyed watching them bat.” He also addressed dropping himself to No. 11, saying he would “try [batting higher] from next game.” Oman captain Jatinder Singh said he was “extremely proud of the unit,” adding that his side lacked “experience and exposure” at this level but treated the contest as “a blessing in disguise.” Yadav was later seen giving Oman’s players an encouraging pep talk after the game, a gesture their think tank publicly appreciated.
Head-to-Head Record
Before this fixture, India and Oman had never met in a senior men’s T20 International. Their only previous meeting came at A-team level, in the 2024 ACC Men’s Emerging Asia Cup, where an India A side featuring Abhishek Sharma chased down Oman’s total to win by 6 wickets. This Asia Cup 2025 game was therefore a landmark first senior encounter, and any India National Cricket Team vs Oman National Cricket Team Standings discussion for bilateral history effectively begins here.
Historical Rivalry Context
There is no long-standing rivalry between the two sides; Oman are a rapidly developing Associate nation, and this was their first senior assignment against a T20 World Cup-winning India side. Oman had already been eliminated from the tournament, while India had already sealed their Super Four berth, making this a low-pressure but high-quality contest for both teams.
Conclusion
This win completed India’s group-stage sweep, sending them into the Super Four stage unbeaten alongside Sri Lanka, while Oman were eliminated after finishing bottom of Group A. For India, the match served its purpose — giving rarely-used batters and bowlers valuable game time before the tougher assignments ahead. India’s next fixture was the Super Four opener against Pakistan in Dubai, while Oman’s Asia Cup campaign ended in Abu Dhabi. This report remains a reminder of how competitive Associate sides have become in T20 cricket. Coverage and archived scorecard data courtesy of Match Timeline World.
FAQs: India National Cricket Team vs Oman National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
What was the final score?
India 188/8 beat Oman 167/4 by 21 runs.
Who was Player of the Match?
Sanju Samson, for his 56 off 45 balls.
Who scored the most runs?
Aamir Kaleem of Oman, with 64 off 46 balls; Samson topped the run charts for India with 56.
Who took the most wickets?
Shah Faisal, Aamir Kaleem, and Jiten Ramanandi each took 2 wickets for Oman; four Indian bowlers took 1 wicket apiece.
What was the turning point?
Harshit Rana and Hardik Pandya removing Kaleem and Mirza in consecutive overs (18th and 19th) when Oman needed roughly 40 off 16 balls.
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