United Arab Emirates vs Oman highlights, Asia Cup 2025: UAE beat Oman by 42 runs in Abu Dhabi
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Sep 15, 2025, 23:32:26 IST
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United Arab Emirates vs Oman highlights, Asia Cup 2025: UAE beat Oman by 42 runs in Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates vs Oman highlights, Asia Cup 2025: Skipper Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu hammered brisk half-centuries before a fine 4/23 spell from Junaid Siddique as United Arab Emirates (UAE) thrashed Oman by 42 runs to keep their Asia Cup Super Four hopes alive on Monday.

Waseem anchored the innings with a 69 off 54 balls, falling only in the final over, while opening partner Sharafu shook off a scratchy start to blaze 51 from 38 balls. Their 94-run stand powered UAE to 172/5 after being sent in.

The total proved well beyond Oman’s reach as they folded for 130 in 18.4 overs. A win over Pakistan on Wednesday could now take UAE into the next stage, provided India beat Oman in the final group game.

Siddique struck early, removing openers Aamir Kaleem (2) and skipper Jatinder Singh (20) with just 23 on the board. Left-arm spinner Haider Ali (2/22) deepened the collapse as Oman slumped to 50/5 inside seven overs.

Aryan Bisht and Vinayak Shukla briefly revived the chase, taking the score to 74/5, but Bisht’s 38-run stand with Shukla ended when he was bowled by left-arm pacer Muhammad Jawadullah (2/18) while attempting an inside-out shot. Jawadullah also dismissed Jiten Ramanandi (13) before Siddique returned to clean up the tail.

Earlier, Ramanandi (2/24) was the pick of Oman’s bowlers after Waseem and Sharafu’s onslaught. Sharafu kickstarted the innings with crisp boundaries through the off-side off Shah Faisal and later struck three successive fours off Hassnain Shah.

Waseem joined the charge with three boundaries in Kaleem’s first over as UAE raced to 50 in the powerplay. The duo added sixes off Samay Shrivastava and received reprieves when Hammad Mirza and Shakeel Ahmed dropped catches, helping UAE reach 83/0 at the halfway mark.

Sharafu eventually fell to Ramanandi, bowled while attempting another off-side hit. Both teams had lost their opening matches to Pakistan and India respectively, making this a must-win clash for UAE—and they delivered in style.
19:08 (IST) Sep 15

Rahul Chopra comes in next.

19:07 (IST) Sep 15
1W
Overs19.3
Score171 - 4

Hassnain Shah to Muhammad Waseem, OUT! RUN OUT! The entertainment from Muhammad Waseem comes to an end now. Hassnain Shah bowls this fuller and on middle, Waseem whips it away towards deep square leg and turns around for the second run to keep strike. However, there was no second there, as Aryan Bisht picks up and throws it at the batter's end. Vinayak Shukla does the rest with Waseem well short of his crease. UAE skipper falls for a fine 69 off 54, and they lose their fourth wicket.

19:06 (IST) Sep 15
6
Overs19.2
Score170 - 3

Hassnain Shah to Muhammad Waseem, SIX! BOOM! That's why he denied the run! Hassnain Shah misses his yorker, serves this in the slot, on off, Muhammad Waseem stays deep inside his crease and smashes it over the long off fence for a biggie.

19:06 (IST) Sep 15
0
Overs19.1
Score164 - 3

Hassnain Shah to Muhammad Waseem, Swing and a miss! Fuller and on middle, angles in, Muhammad Waseem looks to slog it away but misses as the ball keeps a bit low. The keeper fails to collect it cleanly but Waseem denies the run. Also, Oman have been penalised for slow over-rate. A fielder will be brought in for the final over.

19:04 (IST) Sep 15
Score after 19 overs 164 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
006624
  • Harshit Kaushik 19 (7)
  • Muhammad Waseem 62 (51)
Shah Faisal4-0-45-0
4
Overs18.6
Score164 - 3

Shah Faisal to Harshit Kaushik, FOUR! 18 runs off the 19th over! Pitched up and outside off, Harshit Kaushik throws his bat at it but gets an outside edge that races to third man fence for a boundary.

19:04 (IST) Sep 15
2
Overs18.5
Score160 - 3

Shah Faisal to Harshit Kaushik, A low full toss, outside off, Harshit Kaushik opens the face of his bat and squeezes it towards deep point for a brace.

19:03 (IST) Sep 15
6
Overs18.4
Score158 - 3

Shah Faisal to Harshit Kaushik, SIX MORE! Harshit Kaushik putting on a bit of a show here! Back of a length and around off, takes pace off, Kaushik stands tall, waits for it and whacks it over the deep mid-wicket fence for half a dozen more.

19:02 (IST) Sep 15
6
Overs18.3
Score152 - 3

Shah Faisal to Harshit Kaushik, SIX! Excellent shot! Fuller again and on middle, in the slot as well. Harshit Kaushik does not miss out and launches it high and handsomely over the bowler's head for a biggie. 150 up for UAE!

19:01 (IST) Sep 15
0
Overs18.2
Score146 - 3

Shah Faisal to Harshit Kaushik, Beaten! Fuller one and around off, Harshit Kaushik goes down to slog it away but misses.

19:01 (IST) Sep 15
0
Overs18.1
Score146 - 3

Shah Faisal to Harshit Kaushik, Nails the yorker, on middle, Harshit Kaushik just about digs it out on the pitch.

19:00 (IST) Sep 15
Score after 18 overs 146 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
41210(W)1
  • Harshit Kaushik 1 (1)
  • Muhammad Waseem 62 (51)
Jiten Ramanandi4-0-24-2
1
Overs17.6
Score146 - 3

Jiten Ramanandi to Harshit Kaushik, On a length and around off, Harshit Kaushik steers it towards short third and sets off for the run. The fielder has a shy at the batter's end but misses. A direct hit would have been close.

19:00 (IST) Sep 15

Harshit Kaushik comes in.

18:58 (IST) Sep 15
W
Overs17.5
Score145 - 3

Jiten Ramanandi to Muhammad Zohaib, OUT! TAKEN! Jiten Ramanandi gets his second now! He takes all the pace off and bangs this into the pitch, outside off. Muhammad Zohaib tries to go big but has to reach out for it a bit. He swings a bit too hard and loses his shape as the ball takes the top edge. It flies behind towards short third where Samay Shrivastava almost makes a meal of it, but takes it in the end, tumbling backwards. Zohaib walks back for a quick 21 off 13, and UAE are 145/3!

18:58 (IST) Sep 15
1
Overs17.4
Score145 - 2

Jiten Ramanandi to Muhammad Waseem, A yorker, outside off, Muhammad Waseem jams it out to long off for one.

18:57 (IST) Sep 15
2
Overs17.3
Score144 - 2

Jiten Ramanandi to Muhammad Waseem, Good length and on middle, Muhammad Waseem heaves it away wide of deep mid-wicket for a brace.

18:56 (IST) Sep 15
1
Overs17.2
Score142 - 2

Jiten Ramanandi to Muhammad Zohaib, Uppish but safe! Back of a length and outside off, slower too, Muhammad Zohaib slices it high in the air but it drops short of the incoming long off fielder. A single taken.

18:55 (IST) Sep 15

Jiten Ramanandi to bowl his final over.

18:55 (IST) Sep 15
4
Overs17.1
Score141 - 2

Jiten Ramanandi to Muhammad Zohaib, FOUR! A good effort in the deep but in vain! Fuller and around off, Muhammad Zohaib reaches out and smashes it over extra covers. The fieder from long off runs to his right and dives to push the ball back inside. However, the ball hits his right hand and rolls towards the fence. He tries to stop on the second attempt, but by that time, he is already touching the cushions. The replay confirms it is a boundary.

18:54 (IST) Sep 15
Score after 17 overs 137 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
1(1WD)11(1WD)04020
  • Muhammad Waseem 59 (49)
  • Muhammad Zohaib 16 (10)
Shah Faisal3-0-27-0
0
Overs16.6
Score137 - 2

Shah Faisal to Muhammad Waseem, Swing and a miss! Shah Faisal bangs this into the pitch around off, takes off a bit, Muhammad Waseem misses out on his pull.

18:53 (IST) Sep 15
2
Overs16.5
Score137 - 2

Shah Faisal to Muhammad Waseem, 3000 T20I RUNS FOR WASEEM! A fantastic milestone for the UAE skipper and he is leading the way for his side here. Good length and around off, Muhammad Waseem drags it off the inside half of the bat wide of deep mid-wicket. The fielder runs to his right and dives to push the ball back inside. Two taken.

18:52 (IST) Sep 15
0
Overs16.4
Score135 - 2

Shah Faisal to Muhammad Waseem, Slower again, full and around off, Muhammad Waseem winds for the scoop, then tries the reverse scoop but fails to connect.

18:51 (IST) Sep 15
4
Overs16.3
Score135 - 2

Shah Faisal to Muhammad Waseem, FOUR! Connects well this time! Shah Faisal takes pace off, lands this short and just on off. Muhammad Waseem reads it early, waits for it and swats it down to the long on fence for a boundary.

18:50 (IST) Sep 15
0
Overs16.2
Score131 - 2

Shah Faisal to Muhammad Waseem, Hits the length hard and on middle and leg, skids through, Muhammad Waseem looks to pull it away but misses and gets hit on the body.

18:50 (IST) Sep 15
1wd
Overs16.2
Score131 - 2

Shah Faisal to Muhammad Waseem, WIDE! Goes fuller but down the leg side, Muhammad Waseem steps across to swipe it away but misses. Called a wide.

18:49 (IST) Sep 15
1
Overs16.1
Score130 - 2

Shah Faisal to Muhammad Zohaib, Back of a length and around off, Muhammad Zohaib steers it on the bounce to short third and a fumble allows the single.

18:48 (IST) Sep 15
1wd
Overs16.1
Score129 - 2

Shah Faisal to Muhammad Zohaib, WIDE! Short of a length but way outside off, Muhammad Zohaib fails to reach for it. Wided.

18:47 (IST) Sep 15
Score after 16 overs 128 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
014601
  • Muhammad Zohaib 15 (9)
  • Muhammad Waseem 53 (44)
Shakeel Ahmed3-0-16-0
1
Overs15.6
Score128 - 2

Shakeel Ahmed to Muhammad Zohaib, Shorter and on leg, Muhammad Zohaib nudges it to deep mid-wicket for one. 12 runs off the over, momentum shifting again?

18:47 (IST) Sep 15
0
Overs15.5
Score127 - 2

Shakeel Ahmed to Muhammad Zohaib, Quicker, full and on middle, Muhammad Zohaib knocks it back to the bowler.

18:46 (IST) Sep 15
6
Overs15.4
Score127 - 2

Shakeel Ahmed to Muhammad Zohaib, SIX! Clears the fence with ease! Tossed up, full and on middle, in the slot as well, Muhammad Zohaib gets his front leg out of the way and dispatches it way over the long on fence for half a dozen moe.

18:45 (IST) Sep 15
4
Overs15.3
Score121 - 2

Shakeel Ahmed to Muhammad Zohaib, FOUR! Nice shot! Floated, full and around off, no turn on offer, Muhammad Zohaib gets right underneath it and thumps it towards the long off fence for a boundary.

18:45 (IST) Sep 15
1
Overs15.2
Score117 - 2

Shakeel Ahmed to Muhammad Waseem, Goes short and on middle, Muhammad Waseem heaves it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

18:44 (IST) Sep 15
0
Overs15.1
Score116 - 2

Shakeel Ahmed to Muhammad Waseem, Fires in a low full toss around off, Muhammad Waseem drills it straight to short covers.

18:43 (IST) Sep 15
Score after 15 overs 116 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
111063(3WD)1
  • Muhammad Waseem 52 (42)
  • Muhammad Zohaib 4 (5)
Samay Shrivastava4-0-38-1
1
Overs14.6
Score116 - 2

Samay Shrivastava to Muhammad Waseem, Tossed up, outside off, driven to long off for a single. 

18:43 (IST) Sep 15
3wd
Overs14.6
Score115 - 2

Samay Shrivastava to Muhammad Waseem, THREE WIDES! Errs in line and spills it down leg. Muhammad Waseem fails to sweep and it rolls past the keeper to fine leg for a couple of runs.

18:42 (IST) Sep 15
6
Overs14.5
Score112 - 2

Samay Shrivastava to Muhammad Waseem, SIX! POWERED! Fifty for the skipper! He has found his form now! 24th Fifty and closing in on 3000 T20I runs as well. The leg-breaker, fuller and outside off. Muhammad Waseem stands tall and pumps it over long off for a six.

18:42 (IST) Sep 15
0
Overs14.4
Score106 - 2

Samay Shrivastava to Muhammad Waseem, Quicker fuller and on leg, the wrong 'un again. Muhammad Waseem looks to slog-sweep but misses it.

18:41 (IST) Sep 15
1
Overs14.3
Score106 - 2

Samay Shrivastava to Muhammad Zohaib, Samay Shrivastava nicely flights this one on middle and bowls the googly, gets it to turn and finds the outside edge as Zohaib looks to flick, it rolls to short third man for one.

18:41 (IST) Sep 15
1
Overs14.2
Score105 - 2

Samay Shrivastava to Muhammad Waseem, Muhammad Waseem comes down the track and works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

18:40 (IST) Sep 15
1
Overs14.1
Score104 - 2

Samay Shrivastava to Muhammad Zohaib, Keeps it full and wide of off. Zohaib drags his shot to long on for a single.

18:39 (IST) Sep 15
Score after 14 overs 103 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
101(1WD)1112
  • Muhammad Waseem 44 (38)
  • Muhammad Zohaib 2 (3)
Hassnain Shah3-0-26-0
2
Overs13.6
Score103 - 2

Hassnain Shah to Muhammad Waseem, Bowls a yorker-length delivery in the blockhole. Muhammad Waseem whips it to the left of deep mid-wicket for a brace. Yet another solid over from Oman.

18:38 (IST) Sep 15
1
Overs13.5
Score101 - 2

Hassnain Shah to Muhammad Zohaib, On a nagging length and on middle, nips in. Zohaib inside edges his flick to square leg for a single.

18:38 (IST) Sep 15
1
Overs13.4
Score100 - 2

Hassnain Shah to Muhammad Waseem, Tad fuller and on middle and leg. Muhammad Waseem uses his feet to heave, plays more off the inner half to deep mid-wicket for one. 100 up for United Arab Emirates.

18:37 (IST) Sep 15
1
Overs13.3
Score99 - 2

Hassnain Shah to Muhammad Zohaib, Good length delivery, just around off. Zohaib carves it to cover for a single.

18:36 (IST) Sep 15
1wd
Overs13.3
Score98 - 2

Hassnain Shah to Muhammad Zohaib, Wide! On a length and down leg. Zohaib looks to flick but misses.

18:36 (IST) Sep 15
0
Overs13.2
Score97 - 2

Hassnain Shah to Muhammad Zohaib, Bowls the hard length delivery around off, Zohaib plays it back to the bowler.

18:35 (IST) Sep 15
1
Overs13.1
Score97 - 2

Hassnain Shah to Muhammad Waseem, Serves it full and on middle, Muhammad Waseem plays it to long on for a single.

18:34 (IST) Sep 15

Muhammad Zohaib comes out to the middle now.

18:33 (IST) Sep 15
Score after 13 overs 96 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
101000(W)
  • Asif Khan 2 (5)
  • Muhammad Waseem 40 (35)
Samay Shrivastava3-0-25-1
W
Overs12.6
Score96 - 2

Samay Shrivastava to Asif Khan, OUT! DRAGGED ON! This is some serious comeback from Oman. They have been absolutely brilliant in the last three overs or so. Samay Shrivastava bowls it flat and outside off, turns in. Khan, without any foot movement, tries to punch but gets an inside edge back onto the pads. The move to send Asif up the order has not worked out, and UAE are two down now.

18:32 (IST) Sep 15
0
Overs12.5
Score96 - 1

Samay Shrivastava to Asif Khan, The wrong 'un, straighter line around off, Khan defends it to cover.

18:32 (IST) Sep 15
0
Overs12.4
Score96 - 1

Samay Shrivastava to Asif Khan, Another dot! Keeps it full and doesn't change the pace as well, around off, this is played back to the bowler.

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