India enters their final Group A match of the Asia Cup 2025 against Oman today, September 19, 2025, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, already assured of a Super 4 berth. Having convincingly won their previous matches against the UAE and Pakistan, India sits comfortably at the top of Group A due to a superior net run rate. Meanwhile, Oman has been knocked out of the tournament after losing to Pakistan and UAE.
With a Super 4 spot secured, India may use this opportunity to experiment with their lineup and provide exposure to players who have been on the fringes. Captain Suryakumar Yadav might consider resting key players like Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, keeping them fresh for the crucial Super 4 encounter against Pakistan on September 21. This opens the door for players like Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana to showcase their skills. There is also a possibility of Sanju Samson being promoted up the batting order to gain valuable time in the middle.
Predicted Playing XI
Based on recent reports, here are the predicted playing XIs for both sides:
- India: Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, and potentially either Harshit Rana or Rinku Singh.
- Oman: Aamir Kaleem, Jatinder Singh (c), Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Wasim Ali, Hassnain Shah, Shah Faisal, Aryan Bisht, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava, and Jiten Ramanandi.
Key Players to Watch
For India, all eyes will be on Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, who have been impressive with the bat in the tournament so far. Kuldeep Yadav's spin bowling has also been a major asset, and Arshdeep Singh will be eager to make an impact if given a chance. Oman will rely on their captain, Jatinder Singh, to lead from the front and Shah Faisal and Aamir Kaleem to contribute with both bat and ball.
Match Dynamics
This will be the first-ever international match between India and Oman. While India is the clear favorite, Oman will be motivated to end their Asia Cup campaign on a positive note. The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium is known to favor teams batting second, and the surface is likely to assist spinners. The average first-innings score in recent T20Is at this venue has been around 160.
Super 4 Qualification
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh have already qualified for the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025. The Super 4 matches will be played in a round-robin format, with each team facing the other three. The top two teams from the Super 4 will then advance to the final on September 28.
