Web desk: The seventh match of the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 is being played today, September 15, between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
UAE beat Oman by 42 runs
UAE posted a strong total of 172-5 in their 20 overs against Oman at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Monday, with captain Muhammad Waseem and opener Alishan Sharafu both scoring fluent half-centuries.
The pair gave their side a flying start, putting up a 50-run stand as they punished the Omani bowlers with a mix of boundaries and quick singles.
By the halfway stage, the UAE had already reached 81 without loss, looking firmly in control.
Sharafu went on to bring up his 10th T20I fifty but was bowled straight after by Jiten Ramanandi for 51 from 38 deliveries, ending the opening stand at 88-1 in the 11th over.
Soon after, Asif Khan was trapped by Samay Shrivastava for just two, giving Oman their second breakthrough in the 13th over.
Despite the wickets, the early momentum set by Waseem and Sharafu helped UAE finish with a commanding score to defend.
UAE vs Oman Asia Cup 2025: Oman win toss, choose to bowl first
Oman has won the toss and chosen to bowl first.
Oman squad
Jatinder Singh (c), Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla, Sufyan Yousuf, Ashish Odedera, Aamir Kaleem, Mohammed Nadeem, Sufyan Mehmood, Aryan Bisht, Karan Sonavale, Zikriya Islam, Hassnain Ali Shah, Faisal Shah, Muhammed Imran, Nadeem Khan, Shakeel Ahmad, Samay Shrivastava.
United Arab Emirates squad
Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, Asif Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Ethan D’Souza, Haider Ali, Harshit Kaushik, Junaid Siddique, Matiullah Khan, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Zohaib, Rahul Chopra, Rohid Khan, Simranjeet Singh, Saghir Khan.
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