After receiving a one-sided defeat against India, the host nation, the United Arab Emirates, bounced back against Oman by winning Match 7 of the Asia Cup 2025 by 42 runs. UAE outclassed Oman in every department of the match. Alishan Sharafu was named as the best player of the evening for scoring 51 runs against 38 deliveries. 

UAE vs OMA Asia Cup 2025 match highlights 

First Innings of the match:

Oman won the toss and decided to bat in the second over of the contest. Alishan Sharafu and Captain Muhammad Waseem, the opening pair of the UAE cricket team, built a solid foundation for a competitive total. They were able to hold their initial momentum and converted it for a handsome total at the end of the first inning. Most of the Oman bowlers proved expensive despite snatching 5 wickets. The UAE registered 172 runs in the first innings; Sharafu and Waseem scored 51 and 69 runs, respectively. Jitenkumar Ramanandi was the best bowler for Oman, who claimed a brace in 4 overs and a 6.00 economy rate. 

Second innings:

Like their batters, UAE bowlers also controlled the innings with impactful bowling performance. Junaid Siddique claimed 4 wickets for the United Arab Emirates and proved to be the most successful bowler of the match. Jatinder Singh, an Oman opener, put the stage on fire by smashing a hat-trick of 4s, but the spark did not turn into flame. Oman endured to extend their innings for only 130 runs and lost their 10th wicket in 18.4 overs. 

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UAE vs OMA Asia Cup 2025 match scorecard in brief:

First Innings, UAE: 172/5 (20 Overs)

Second Innings, Oman: 130/10 (18.4)