UAE to face Oman in match 7 of Asia Cup 2025 [Source: @EmiratesCricket, @TheOmanCricket/X.com]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman (OMN) will lock horns in Match 7 of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on Monday, September 15. The match will begin at 8:00 IST.
UAE
The United Arab Emirates faced a humiliating 9-wicket defeat against India in their opening fixture. The Muhammad Waseem-led UAE endured a disastrous start, collapsing to just 57 runs in 13.1 overs before losing by nine wickets. Their batting fragility was exposed, and they will look for a stronger performance in familiar home conditions.
Oman
On the other hand, Jatinder Singh’s Oman struggled against Pakistan, conceding 160 runs with the ball before being bundled out for 67, falling short by 93 runs. Oman’s batting woes mirrored the UAE’s, leaving both sides with plenty to fix. With home support and slightly more depth in their squad, the UAE enter as slight favourites, but Oman’s spinners could play a crucial role if conditions suit them.
UAE Vs OMN Head-To-Head Overview
The UAE has competed against Oman in 9 T20Is, out of which the Emirates won 5 games, while Oman also claimed victory in 4 contests. Hence, the head-to-head record is fairly indistinguishable.
Sheikh Zayed Stadium Abu Dhabi Pitch Report
The Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi offers a balanced surface that keeps both batters and bowlers interested. The average first-innings score here is around 166, indicating competitive totals are achievable.
Batters who settle in can score freely, but bowlers, especially pacers, get assistance with the new ball. The powerplay overs will be crucial, as early movement under the lights could trouble the top order. Spinners also come into play as the match progresses, making shot selection very important.
UAE And Oman Probable Playing XI
UAE
Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Zohaib, Rahul Chopra (wk), Asif Khan, Harshit Kaushik, Haider Ali, Dhruv Parashar, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Junaid Siddique, Simranjeet Singh
Oman
Jatinder Singh (c), Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla (w), Shah Faisal, Hassnain Shah, Mohammad Nadeem, Zikria Islam, Sufyan Mehmood, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava
Top Run Scorers In UAE Vs OMN T20Is
Muhammad Waseem - 403 Runs
UAE’s captain Muhammad Waseem has absolutely dominated Oman in the T20I format. In just 6 innings, he has piled up 403 runs with a 67.16 average, 179.11 strike rate, a solitary hundred and 2 fifties as well.
Asif Khan - 177 Runs
Another veteran UAE batter, Asif Khan, has scored 177 runs against Oman in 5 T20I innings with a 44.25 average and a 153.91 strike rate. He also hit a half-century with 10 sixes.
Jatinder Singh - 78 Runs
Oman’s skipper Jatinder Singh has previously scored 78 runs in 5 T20I innings against the UAE with a 96.29 strike rate. He hit 5 fours and 2 sixes as well.
Top Wicket-Takers In UAE Vs OMN T20Is
Aamir Kaleem - 9 Wickets
43-year-old experienced Oman spinner Aamir Kaleem has recorded 9 wickets against UAE in just 4 T20I innings with 10.44 average and 7.83 economy.
Junaid Siddique - 8 Wickets
Right-arm medium pacer Junaid Siddique has previously taken 8 wickets against Oman in 7 T20I innings with 25.75 average and 8.13 economy.
Muhammad Jawadullah - 5 Wickets
In 3 T20Is played against Oman, Jawadullah has picked 5 wickets with 21.40 average and 8.91 economy. He also bowled a total of 12 overs and conceded 107 runs.
UAE vs OMN Key Stats
UAE Key Records
- Muhammad Waseem is the undisputed king of the UAE in the T20I format. He has scored 403 runs against Oman alone, including a century. In Abu Dhabi, he has accumulated 199 runs in just 3 innings with 2 fifties and 66.33 average.
- In 2025, Waseem scored 426 runs in 14 games with 3 fifties and a 30.42 average. Moreover, in the last 5 T20I appearances, Wassem scored 19, 44, 19, 67, 33 and 25.
- Asia Khan has a great record against right-arm medium pacers, with 457 runs in 39 matches, including a 32.6 average and 169.9 strike rate.
- Muhammad Waseem has a great record against Shakeel Ahmed, 43 runs in 28 balls with a 153.57 strike rate without getting dismissed even once.
- Junaid Siqqique has contained Jatinder Singh with just 17 runs conceded in 17 balls. Though Jatinder hasn’t been dismissed, his strike rate is ordinary.
- UAE has a great record at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi with 9 wins and 5 losses in 14 games, which brings the win/loss ratio to 1.800.
Oman Key Records
- Jatinder Singh has scored 477 runs in the UAE conditions with a 26.50 average and a 119.25 strike rate. However, his record against left-arm orthodox spinners is not impressive, 173 runs with 16.2 average and 12 dismissals.
- Aamir Kaleem has seen tremendous success in the UAE with 16 wickets in 18 games, including a four-wicket-haul.
- Kaleem has 37 wickets against right-handed batters with 7.51 economy and 18.4 average. Hence, he will be key against Muhammad Waseem.
- Oman has an ordinary record at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi with 6 wins and as many losses in 12 games played, which brings the win/loss ratio to 1.000.
Records That Can Be Broken In UAE vs OMN Match 7 Of Asia Cup 2025
- Muhammad Waseem is 59 runs away from completing 3000 T20I runs.
- Alishan Sharafu needs 29 runs to complete 1300 T20I runs.
- Aamir Kaleem is 7 runs away from completing 600 T20I runs.