Asia Cup 2025: Another day, another underdog clash.The 7th match of the tournament. The match will be played between the United Arab Emirates and Oman at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, at 5.30 PM IST. Both teams have already lost in their first match and expect to make a new chapter today. Thus, entering the game, there is hope for both teams. The UAE has high confidence in their batting and bowling line-up, while Oman should focus more on improving their weak areas.

Match Details

Weather & Pitch Conditions

The weather in Abu Dhabi is predicted to be hot and dry with sunny conditions and temperatures in the mid-thirties. Bat and ball are fairly equal in the Sheikh Zayed Stadium's weather. The initial overs can offer some support for pace bowlers by movement and bounce, but once opponents settle in, they can play wildly. As the competition continues, spinners are likely to be utilised in the middle overs. Captains may choose to bat first to score a high total because there won't be any visible dew in the evening. 

Probable Playing XI

United Arab Emirates (UAE) XI (Probable): Muhammad Waseem(c), Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Zohaib, Rahul Chopra(w), Asif Khan, Harshit Kaushik, Haider Ali, Dhruv Parashar, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Junaid Siddique, Simranjeet Singh

Oman XI (Probable): Jatinder Singh(c), Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla(w), Shah Faisal, Hassnain Shah, Mohammad Nadeem, Zikria Islam, Sufyan Mehmood, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava

Head-to-Head Record

The United Arab Emirates vs Oman match in the Asia Cup is limited. They played more in the Asia Cup Qualifiers than in the main tournament. During the 2018 Asia Cup Qualifier in Malaysia, both underdogs played well, but the UAE won against Oman by 13 runs. UAE scored 208/7 in 50 overs, with the contribution of Shaiman Anwar’s 64 runs. In reply, Oman started the innings skilfully with the help of the top batsmen, Jatinder Singh’s fast 40. However, against the UAE’s bowlers, they couldn’t perform well. UAE’s Mohammad Naveed (3/29) consecutively took wickets and led Oman to finish the match at 195 all out. This victory helped them to qualify for the Asia Cup 2018

Match Prediction & Top Performers 

Both teams started this season with losses. The UAE lost against India, and Oman against Pakistan. But based on recent performance, the UAE has a higher chance of winning the match. They won 5 matches, while Oman won 4. However, considering the previous matches, Oman is also becoming much stronger, so there might be a change. The UAE has a stronger middle order and bowlers. The opener Muhammad Waseem is capable of giving a good start, along with the young batter Alishan Sharafu. The best wicket-taker, Haider Ali, can be a key bowler. For Oman, captain and expert batter, Jatinder Singh,  is expected to be a top performer. The experienced spin bowler, Aamir Kaleem can be helpful in the middle overs.