On the grand stage of the Asia Cup 2025, two of Associate cricket’s most formidable teams, the UAE and Oman, are set to renew their fierce rivalry. The match, scheduled for Monday, September 15, at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, is a high-stakes affair for both sides vying for supremacy. With captain Muhammad Waseem leading a formidable batting lineup and a potent bowling attack, the UAE comes into the contest as the favorite, while Oman, under the leadership of Jatinder Singh, is poised to challenge their neighbors, relying on their collective experience to spring a surprise.
UAE vs OMA, Asia Cup 2025: Match Details
- Date and Time: September 15, 5:30 pm IST / 12:00 pm GMT / 04:00 pm local
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
UAE vs OMA Head-to-Head Record in T20Is:
- Matches Played: 8 | UAE won: 4 | Oman won: 4 | No results: 0
*Note: This will be their first meeting since the 2024 Gulf T20I Championship, where the UAE won a thrilling encounter by 24 runs.
Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is generally a balanced one, offering consistent pace and bounce that initially favors batsmen. However, as the game progresses, the surface tends to get slower and drier, bringing spinners and slower bowlers into the game, especially in the middle overs. The long boundaries and a somewhat slow outfield can make six-hitting a challenge. The dew factor is a significant consideration for evening matches, often making it easier for the team batting second to chase down a total. Historically, the ground has shown a slight advantage for the chasing side, making winning the toss and opting to field a popular strategy.
Squads:
UAE: Muhammad Waseem (C), Rahul Chopra, Rohid Khan, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Zohaib, Matiullah Khan, Junaid Siddique, Harshit Kaushik, Haider Ali, Simranjeet Singh, Ethan Dsouza, Dhruv Parashar, Muhammad Jawadullah, Asif Khan, Aryansh Sharma, Alishan Sharafu, Saghir Khan.
Oman: Jatinder Singh (Captain), Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Sufyan Yousuf (wk), Ashish Odedera, Aamir Kaleem, Mohammad Nadeem, Sufyan Mehmood, Aryan Bisht, Karan Sonavale, Zikriya Islam, Hassnain Ali Shah, Faisal Shah, Mohammad Imran, Nadeem Khan, Shakeel Ahmad, Samay Shrivastava
UAE vs OMA, Today’s match prediction
Case 1:
- Oman wins the toss and bats first
- OMN powerplay score: 35-45
- OMN overall score: 130-140
Case 2:
- UAE wins the toss and bats first
- UAE powerplay score: 50-60
- UAE overall score: 155-165
Match result: UAE to win the game
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