Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma (PTI Photo) Timesuthondia.com in Abu Dhabi: Oman turned on a routine accessory into a thriller at the Sheikh Zayed stadium and rattled in India on Friday before they released a narrow victory. What was supposed to be heating for Pakistani clash turned into nails because Suryakumar Yadav captain and head coach Gautam gambhir were watching nervously while their party survived Oman’s lively accusation.India released a narrow 21-run victory over Oman. After Bat decided first, India published 188 for 8 on the slow track Abu Dhabi. In Oman, he managed 167 for 4.
Sky’s Baffling Call
Before the match of Pakistan, the coach of Sitanshu Kotak’s coach Kotak took the key to the fact that flexibility would be the key to the Indian middle order in the Asian Cup. He made it clear that behind the opening couple SHUBMAN GILL and Abhishek Sharma, the rest of the dough would be used as floats depending on the situation.
Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav in The Toss (Creimas/Asian Cricket Council via PTI Photo)
On Friday, India turned its middle order on its head. Sanju Samson was sent to No. 3, while Suryakumar Yadav captain still slipped down. But the trick was spiraling into the farm when Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav were held in front of them – let the Indian captain stuck in No. 11, the only player who didn’t have to come out with the blade.India rested Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy, while the leading goal of Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana got a chance.
Sanju hits fresh fifty, sparks Axar
In the Indian Floating Middle Order, only Sanju Samson and Axar patel took their opportunities against Oman.Samson entered 3. He raised his slowest T20i fifty, out of 41 balls, hit three sixes, but never looked fluent.Axar Patel, on the contrary, was released during his 13-míčky 26. Axar tried to cross and lost his shape, got weak below the edge and was sharply caught by the guard.
Indian Sanju Samson plays a shot during the ASIA CUP 2025 cricket match between India and Oman (Creimas/Asian Cricket Council via PTI Photo)
The Hardik Pandya fell in the slightest way-at the end of the non-torn. Samson’s thoughtful ride looked and the pumps were deflected on the fingers of Jica Ramanandi. Hardik desperately reached out to become the soil, but was only short.Previously, India lost Shaubman Gill (5) -Red with a classic left arm van. The late swing Shah Faisala passed through the gates.Meanwhile, Abhishek Sharma continued his explosive form and broke the 158 38. Southpaw was detached with four and six before the Shakeel ended, with a different limit.Tilak Varma (29) added finishing touches with several large six, and Harshit Rana, who impressed the previous day, signed Indian shifts with six. For Oman, Shah Faisal (2/23), Jiten Ramanandi (2/33) and Aamir Kaleem (2/32) claimed two goals.
Oman Show Fight
Oman bowed from a tournament with three consecutive losses, but showed a real fight against India.India, Hot Favorites, was treated as heating-she was late to the venue, made changes in XI and experimented with the order of batting. Captain Suryakumar even decided by a bat. But it was an orientation opportunity for Oman – playing India for the first time.Oman’s team bus arrived an hour and a half before India. They looked exhausted during heating. Captain Jatinder Singh hugged his counterpart to Suryakumara Yadava in throwing and even introduced him a gift.Oman’s fast Shah Faisal left arm bowed to SHUBMAN GILL Castle and ended up with the goal-and became the first pitch on the associated side to miss the girl inside the first six over against India.
Oman Aamir Kaleem (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
Oman was equally impressive with the bat.Opening Jatinder Singh (32) and Aamir Kaleem (64) built a 50-run stand on Gutsy. They became the first opening pair in 14 matches that kept India without a goal in PowerPlay. The last time India did not pick up the goal in PowerPlay, it was against Sri Lanka in July 2024. It was also the first time the Omany opening without a goal against a full member in PowerPlay.Veteran Aamir Kale, fighting cramps, hit a wild half century. His knocking ended when Hardik Pandya took a stunning catch and broke the 93-run stand of the second goal. He won 64 out of 46 balls, with seven borders and two six.Hammad Mirza also finished the half -century combat. His back-to-back six outside of the Yadav Kuldeep was a pleasure and he scored 51 before his release ended Oman’s lively persecution.
