India vs Oman Highlights, Asia Cup 2025: India continued their winning run in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, securing a third straight victory in Group A. After earlier triumphs over the United Arab Emirates and arch-rivals Pakistan, India defeated Oman by 21 runs at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
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Sanju Samson Shines at No. 3
Promoted to the crucial No. 3 spot, Sanju Samson made the most of his opportunity, scoring a composed 56 off 45 balls. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav rotated the batting order to give every player time in the middle, a move that added depth to India’s preparation for the knockout stages. Samson’s innings held the batting together as India posted a competitive 188 for 8 in their 20 overs.
Suryakumar Yadav’s Tactical Move
Interestingly, captain Suryakumar Yadav slotted himself to bat last. However, he did not get a chance to make a big impact as wickets kept falling. His strategy ensured that the rest of the lineup had valuable match practice before the tougher fixtures ahead.
Arshdeep Singh Creates History
The match also marked a historic milestone for Arshdeep Singh, who became the fastest pacer to 100 T20I wickets in just 64 matches. He is also the first Indian bowler to achieve the feat, cementing his place as one of India’s most reliable T20 performers. His breakthroughs against Oman kept India ahead in the contest.
Oman’s Chase Falls Short
Chasing 189, Oman showed resilience but fell short of the target, finishing 21 runs behind India. Despite a spirited effort from their middle order, India’s bowling attack proved too strong. The result leaves India unbeaten in Asia Cup 2025 Group A, strengthening their claim as one of the favorites for the title.
India vs Oman Highlights at a Glance
- India 188/8 in 20 overs (Samson 56, key contributions from the middle order)
- Oman all out for 167 in reply
- Arshdeep Singh: milestone 100th T20I wicket
- India win by 21 runs, extend unbeaten streak to 3 matches in Asia Cup 2025
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