Asia Cup 2025: UAE Beat Oman as Waseem Reaches 3000 T20I Runs
The UAE vs Oman Asia Cup 2025 match in Abu Dhabi produced a commanding performance from the hosts. UAE secured their first points of the tournament with a 42-run victory. Alishan Sharafu’s aggressive strokeplay and Muhammad Waseem’s milestone innings powered the batting effort, while Junaid Siddique’s fiery spell sealed the contest.
Captain’s knock! 🧢🔥
— wicketbuzz (@wicketbuzz) September 15, 2025
Muhammad Waseem leads from the front with a superb 69-run innings against Oman in a must-win clash! 💪
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Sharafu Sets the Tone for UAE vs Oman Asia Cup 2025
UAE faced pressure on a slow and low pitch, yet Sharafu took the attack to Oman from the start. By charging down the track, he struck six boundaries inside the powerplay and built momentum. His innings of 51 runs created the platform that allowed UAE to move past early nerves. Notably, his inside-out drive over cover for six against Samay Shrivastava stood out as a highlight.
Waseem Reaches 3000 T20I Runs in UAE vs Oman Clash
Although Waseem’s 69 off 54 balls appeared scratchy at times, it carried weight. With this knock, he became the fourth-fastest player to reach 3000 T20I runs, following Virat Kohli, Babar Azam, and Mohammad Rizwan. Oman’s sloppy fielding only aided his innings, as two simple catches went down. Later, UAE’s middle order added crucial runs, lifting the total to 172 for 5.
Oman Collapse Under Pressure in Asia Cup 2025
In reply, Oman started brightly through Jatinder Singh, who raced to 20 from 10 balls. However, UAE’s disciplined bowling soon exposed the fragile middle order. Three wickets fell in 14 deliveries during the powerplay, leaving Oman reeling at 32 for 4. The chase never recovered, as four of the top five batters managed only single digits.
A must-win game and UAE delivered under pressure! 💪
— wicketbuzz (@wicketbuzz) September 15, 2025
Stunning all-round show to stay alive in the Asia Cup with a big win over Oman! 🇦🇪🔥
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Siddique’s Spell Seals UAE’s Victory
Junaid Siddique dismantled the lower order with precision, finishing with figures of 4 for 23. His double strike in the 16th over ended Oman’s faint hopes of survival. Ultimately, Oman were bowled out for 130, giving UAE a comfortable win and a major boost in confidence during the UAE vs Oman Asia Cup 2025 campaign.
