India have dominated the Asia Cup 2025 so far, as they recorded comfortable wins over UAE and Pakistan. Consequently, Suryakumar Yadav’s men displayed strong batting and a sharp bowling attack in both matches.

Next, India will face Oman on Friday, September 19, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Since India has already qualified for the Super 4 stage, the team is likely to rest some key players and give others valuable game time.

India Likely to Rotate Batting Order

So far, India’s middle and lower order have not faced much pressure. They won their first two games by nine and seven wickets respectively. Therefore, the Oman match provides an ideal opportunity to bat first and reshuffle the order.

As a result, big hitters like Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, and Axar Patel could spend crucial time in the middle. This will help them prepare better for upcoming high-pressure matches.

Bowling Unit May See Changes

On the bowling front, India might include Arshdeep Singh. Notably, he has not played a game yet despite being India’s leading wicket-taker in T20Is.

Hence, Jasprit Bumrah could be rested for this fixture. Playing against Oman would boost Arshdeep’s confidence ahead of the knockout stage, where his skills may be required.

High Stakes Clash Awaits Against Pakistan

After facing Oman, India will meet Pakistan again on Sunday in the Super 4 stage. Given the recent no-handshake controversy involving captain Suryakumar Yadav, this clash will carry extra tension.

Thus, India must stay focused and deliver another dominant performance against their biggest rivals.

Oman Seek to End Campaign on High

Meanwhile, Oman will look to finish their maiden Asia Cup campaign on a positive note. The Jatinder Singh-led side suffered heavy losses against Pakistan and UAE.

However, they showed glimpses of fight against Pakistan. Moreover, Shah Faisal and Amir Kaleem impressed with three wickets each.

Since this will be the first international meeting between India and Oman, the underdogs will hope to spring a surprise. Importantly, the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket means they cannot be completely written off.

Pitch Report

The Abu Dhabi pitch is expected to assist both batters and bowlers. In six Asia Cup matches so far, three teams won batting first, while three won while chasing.

Initially, pacers may find some movement. Later, spinners will play a crucial role as the surface is dry and has visible cracks. Furthermore, dew and heat could make bowling challenging during the second innings.

Weather Report

At the start of the match, the temperature will be around 36°C. As the night progresses, it will drop slightly to 32°C. Fortunately, there is no chance of rain. Nevertheless, players will have to cope with excessive heat and dry conditions throughout the game.

Probable Playing XI's

India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy

Oman: Aamir Kaleem, Jatinder Singh (c), Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Wasim Ali, Hassnain Shah, Shah Faisal, Aryan Bisht, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava, Jiten Ramanandi