UAE vs Oman – Asia Cup 2025 Match Highlights
UAE defeated Oman by 42 runs in Asia Cup 2025. Sharafu & Waseem's fifties powered UAE to 172/5. Siddique's 4/23 bowled Oman out for 130.
Match Summary
Match: 7th Match, Group A – Asia Cup 2025
Date: September 15, 2025
Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Result: UAE won by 42 runs
Toss: Oman won the toss and elected to bowl first
Match Scorecard
UAE Innings: 172/5 (20 overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Waseem (c) | 69* | 54 | 6 | 2 | 127.78 |
| Alishan Sharafu | 51 | 38 | 7 | 1 | 134.21 |
| Muhammad Zohaib | 20* | 15 | 2 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Asif Khan | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Harshit Kaushik | 20* | 11 | 2 | 1 | 181.82 |
| Dhruv Parashar | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
Extras: 4 (b 1, lb 1, w 2)
Total: 172/5 (20 overs)
Fall of Wickets: 88-1 (Sharafu), 95-2 (Khan), 135-3 (Parashar), 172-4 (Waseem), 172-5 (Zohaib)
Bowling Figures (Oman)
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiten Ramanandi | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6.00 |
| Shakeel Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 4.00 |
| Wasim Ali | 4 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 9.50 |
| Samay Shrivastava | 4 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 10.50 |
| Shah Faisal | 3 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 12.33 |
| Hassnain Shah | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14.00 |
Oman Innings: 130 all out (18.4 overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jatinder Singh (c) | 20 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Aamir Kaleem | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.89 |
| Hammad Mirza | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 62.50 |
| Vinayak Shukla (wk) | 18 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 78.26 |
| Wasim Ali | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 63.64 |
| Aryan Bisht | 24 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 92.31 |
| Shah Faisal | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Hassnain Shah | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Shakeel Ahmad | 15 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Samay Shrivastava | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Jiten Ramanandi | 8* | 7 | 1 | 0 | 114.29 |
Extras: 15 (b 4, lb 5, w 6)
Total: 130 all out (18.4 overs)
Fall of Wickets: 23-1 (Kaleem), 32-2 (Mirza), 32-3 (Singh), 50-4 (Ali), 50-5 (Shukla), 62-6 (Faisal), 62-7 (Shah), 93-8 (Ahmad), 105-9 (Shrivastava), 130-10 (Bisht)
Bowling Figures (UAE)
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junaid Siddique | 3.4 | 0 | 23 | 4 | 6.27 |
| Muhammad Jawadullah | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
| Haider Ali | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 |
| Muhammad Rohid Khan | 3 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 6.33 |
| Harshit Kaushik | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.50 |
| Dhruv Parashar | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 6.00 |
Key Match Highlights
UAE’s Explosive Start
- Opening Partnership: Alishan Sharafu and Muhammad Waseem put together a commanding 88-run opening partnership
- Powerplay Dominance: UAE raced to 50/0 in 6 overs, with Sharafu particularly aggressive
- Sharafu’s Assault: Hit 6 boundaries in the powerplay and a magnificent inside-out six over cover against leg-spinner Samay Shrivastava
Waseem’s Milestone Knock
- Captain’s Innings: Muhammad Waseem became the fourth-quickest batsman to reach 3,000 T20I runs
- Steady Approach: Started slowly at 3 off 9 balls but recovered brilliantly to score 69 off 54
- Experience Factor: Used his vast T20I experience to pace the innings perfectly on a slow, low pitch
Middle-Order Contribution
- Zohaib-Kaushik Stand: The duo added 40 runs off just 21 balls to propel UAE past 170
- Late Flourish: UAE scored 37 runs in the final 3 overs to set a competitive target
Oman’s Batting Collapse
- Early Jolt: Lost 4 wickets for just 32 runs in the powerplay
- Captain’s Cameo: Jatinder Singh showed intent with 20 off 10 balls but threw it away
- Middle-Order Struggle: From 50/5, Oman could never recover the required momentum
- Bisht’s Debut: Aryan Bisht showed promise on T20I debut with 24 runs in trying circumstances
Siddique’s Bowling Masterclass
- Match-Winning Spell: Junaid Siddique’s 4/23 was the standout bowling performance
- Death Bowling: Picked up 2 wickets in the 16th over to seal the victory
- Tournament Form: Following his 4/23 against Pakistan earlier, Siddique emerged as UAE’s premier bowler
Team Changes & Strategies
UAE Changes
- One Change: Brought in fast bowler Muhammad Jawadullah for left-arm spinner Simranjeet Singh
- Aggressive Strategy: Opted for pace-heavy attack on slow pitch
Oman Changes
- Three Changes: Brought in Wasim Ali, Aryan Bisht (debut), and Jiten Ramanandi
- Debut: 20-year-old Aryan Bisht made his T20I debut
- Strategy: Chose to bowl first on what appeared a good batting surface
Match Conditions & Context
Weather & Pitch
- Temperature: Soaring 36°C in Abu Dhabi’s scorching heat
- Pitch Conditions: Slow and low track that required skill and patience
- Playing Conditions: First double-header of the Asia Cup 2025
Tournament Context
- First Points: Both teams were searching for their first points in Asia Cup 2025
- Group A Standings: UAE moved to 2 points, putting pressure on Pakistan
- Elimination Pressure: Result set up crucial UAE vs Pakistan clash for Super Four qualification
Player of the Match
🏆 Alishan Sharafu (UAE)
- Innings: 51 runs off 38 balls (7×4, 1×6)
- Impact: Set the foundation with aggressive batting in powerplay
- Key Shots: Inside-out six over cover and multiple boundaries through charging down the pitch
- Strike Rate: 134.21
Post-Match Reactions
Muhammad Waseem (UAE Captain):
“As I said, the past is past for us. We wanted to show our caliber and the way we want to play and we did that. I’m very happy. We talked in the meeting, prepared three days before, and executed our plans. We wanted to play aggressively in the powerplay, and we did exactly that.”
Jatinder Singh (Oman Captain):
“Well, I believe credit goes to the UAE batters–the way they started their innings, they had their plans and executed them well. When we started, we were right on target but I think we lost too many wickets. I feel the team is picking up; we just lack a bit of experience. I think in the coming years, we’ll be firing at full throttle.”
Statistical Highlights
Team Records
- UAE’s Statement Win: First convincing victory in Asia Cup 2025
- Highest Partnership: 88-run opening stand – tournament’s best for UAE
- Bowling Performance: Best bowling figures by UAE bowler in tournament
Individual Milestones
- Waseem’s 3000: Fourth-quickest to 3000 T20I runs (behind Rizwan, Kohli, Babar)
- Bisht’s Debut: Promising start for 20-year-old Aryan Bisht
- Siddique’s Consistency: Highest wicket-taker for UAE in T20Is
Asia Cup Impact
- Tournament Dynamics: Result eliminated Oman and set up UAE vs Pakistan decider
- Qualification Scenarios: Winner of UAE vs Pakistan would join India in Super Four
- Momentum Shift: UAE’s comprehensive win put pressure on Pakistan
Tournament Implications
This victory was crucial for UAE’s Super Four aspirations and effectively eliminated Oman from contention. The comprehensive nature of the win – particularly the 42-run margin – demonstrated UAE’s growing stature in T20 cricket and set up a knockout clash against Pakistan for the final Group A qualification spot.
The match showcased the growing competitiveness of Associate nations, with UAE’s clinical performance against a spirited Oman side highlighting the increasing depth in Asian cricket. For Oman, despite the defeat, the emergence of young talent like Aryan Bisht and consistent bowling performances suggested a bright future ahead.
