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India-A Vs Oman Pitch Report: How Will The Surface At Al Amerat Cricket Ground Play?

Debashis Sarangi

Al Amerat Cricket Ground [Source: @PeterDellaPenna/X]Al Amerat Cricket Ground [Source: @PeterDellaPenna/X]

After registering two successive clinical wins, India-A will lock horns with Oman in the twelfth league-stage match of the ongoing Emerging Asia Cup tournament. Led by Tilak Varma, India-A have had a memorable journey, securing thumping victories over Pakistan Shaheens and the United Arab Emirates. 

Rasikh Salam and Anshul Kamboj have been India's most prolific performers with the ball, while Abhishek Sharma has oozed his class at the top-order. On the other hand, Oman have been lacklustre in the competition, suffering two consecutive defeats. 

After a four-wicket loss to UAE, the hosts were handed a 74-run defeat by Pakistan Shaheens. Skipper Jatinder Singh will play a crucial role for Oman, while the eyes will be on Aamir Kaleem, Wasim Ali and Mehran Khan to help the hosts conclude the tournament on a high note. 

Al Amerat Cricket Ground Stats In Emerging Asia Cup

Criterion
Data
Matches Played8
Matches won batting first4
Matches won batting second4
Average 1st innings score160.37
Average 2nd innings score144.50
Average Runs Per Over8.00


Batters Or Bowlers; Who Will Be More Successful At Al Amerat Cricket Ground

The batters have been more successful than the bowlers at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman. While the surface might offer a hint of seam movement to the fast bowlers, the conditions will be favourable for the batters for the most part of the game. 

Anything too full or too short will be dispatched into the stands. So, as the ball gets older, the pacers will hit the hard length and bowl more cutters and slow balls to succeed. Overall, the pitch will offer a balanced contest between bat and ball, with the recent results tempting the toss-winning team to bowl first. 

Players To Watch Out For In Al Amerat Cricket Stadium

Rasikh Salam

  • The speedster can be instrumental on this surface, courtesy of his wily variations. Rasikh Salam is in sublime form and could be a threat to Oman's batting unit. 

Abhishek Sharma

  • The Powerplay has been the best phase to bat in Al Amerat Cricket Ground. So, Abhishek Sharma, who opens the batting for India-A, might play a key role and help his side capitalise on the field restrictions.