United Arab Emirates (UAE) A commanding 42-run win Oman A encounter in the group Asia Cup 2025 On Monday, 15 September at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Warred half -century from Alishan Sharafu and Muhammad Wasim, and a brilliant bowling performance led by Junaid Siddiq ensured the UAE that the entire competition had an upper hand.
UAE’s strong start on top
Oman captain Aamir Claim won the toss and selected for the first bowl, the UAE’s early pair of Alishan Sharafu and Muhammad Wasim went out with a clear intention. Sharafu set a tone with playing fluent stroke, punishing the loose balls on the offer, while Wasim anchored the innings from the other end.
Sharafu brought his fifty off 38 balls, decorated with seven fours and a huge six before departing for 51. His innings gave the UAE the platform that he needed. Wasim continued to build motion with a well 69 from 54 delivery, hitting six fours and three sixes, and turning the innings into overs of death.
Camos added valuable late runs to Muhammad Zohab Khan (21 runs in 13 balls) and Harshit Kaushik (19 in 8 balls) as UAE closed its innings in 172 for 5 in 20 overs.
Muhammad Wasim directed the UAE to a competitive clan: https://t.co/hyxo99uauv#Cricket #Uaevoman #Asiacup2025 pic.twitter.com/ymvib7s0mz
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For Oman, it was difficult to come from bowling discipline. Jiten Ramanandi emerged as the most effective bowler, claiming 2 for 24 in his four overs, while Hasanan Shah and Samay Srivastava pasted each wicket. However, loose mantras from others including Faisal Shah K 0 for 45 allowed the UAE to tick the scoreboard independently.
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Oman stumbles under pressure
Chasing 173, Oman needed a fast start, and opener Jatinder Singh expected, hitting four borders, with a brilliant cameo of 20 runs off just 10 balls. But his dismissal triggers a collapse as wickets fell into groups.
The middle order struggled to maintain with the required rate. Aryan Bisht tried to keep the innings together with a patient for 24 runs out of 32 balls, while Vinayak Shukla (17 runs 17) and Jiten Ramnandi (13 runs 9) showed a glow of resistance. However, no batsman can turn his debut into a decisive innings.
The UAE bowlers maintained tireless pressure. The head of the charge was Junaid Siddiq, who ripped through Omani batting with 4 figures for 23 in his four overs. Their disciplined line and length destroyed the middle order. He was well supported by Hyder Ali (2 for 22) and Muhammad Javad Ullah (2 for 18), who never found Oman a rhythm. Were visitors Finally out for 130 in 18.4 oversFalling well with the target.
UAE won by 42 runs https://t.co/hyxo99uauv#Cricket #Uaevoman #Asiacup2025 pic.twitter.com/kdnixvnakd
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The Player of the Match went to Alishan Sharafu for his stylish 51 at the top of the award order, setting the tone for the team’s victory.
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