India vs Oman Highlights, Asia Cup 2025: India win by 21 runs; Arshdeep Singh becomes first Indian to 100 T20I wickets

India vs Oman Highlights, Asia Cup 2025: India ended their Asia Cup league stage on a high, defeating Oman by 21 runs to secure a third consecutive win. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav wisely rotated his resources, batting himself at No.11 and giving the rest of his team crucial time at the crease ahead of the Super 4 clash against Pakistan in Dubai.Batting first, India set a stiff target of 189 for Oman. Sanju Samson led the charge with a half-century (56), while Axar Patel (26 off 13) and Abhishek Sharma (38 off 15) followed the team strategy to perfection, scoring at a strike rate above 200. Tilak Varma (29 off 18) also contributed from an unfamiliar No.7 position. Hardik Pandya was run out for a single, and vice-captain Shubman Gill struggled for 5 runs, highlighting the need for match practice ahead of the big games.In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy, India’s bowling looked patchy at times, but the attack did just enough to keep Oman at bay, restricting them to 167/4. Kuldeep Yadav (1/23 in 3 overs) was impressive as ever, while Arshdeep Singh (1/37) not only took a wicket but also became the first Indian pacer to reach 100 T20I wickets. Harshit Rana (1/25) and other bowlers were given game time to stay match-ready.Oman fought hard, with Jatinder Singh (32), Aamir Kaleem (64), and Hammad Mirza (51) putting up a resilient display. Their 93-run second-wicket partnership kept the contest alive, but India’s depth and smart bowling changes ultimately saw them through.The match also allowed India to experiment with their batting order. Samson batted at No.3, gaining valuable top-order exposure, while Axar and Pandya were promoted ahead of Tilak and Dube. Though Samson’s innings was scratchy on a slow track, three fours and three sixes gave him confidence ahead of the Super 4 clash with Pakistan.Overall, India’s balanced approach, judicious use of resources, and key individual performances ensured a controlled win while providing the team with crucial insights ahead of the business end of the tournament.Cricket Live Score | Asia Cup 2025