The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will lock horns with Oman (OMN) in Match 7 of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on Monday, September 15, at 5:30 PM (IST). Both sides will be desperate to bounce back after poor starts in the tournament.
Match Details
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Match: United Arab Emirates vs Oman, Match 7, Asia Cup 2025
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Date: Monday, September 15, 2025
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Time: 5:30 PM IST / 4:00 PM Local Time
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Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
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Live Telecast: Sony Sports Network (India), Ten Sports (Pakistan), CricLife (UAE)
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Live Streaming: SonyLIV App/Website (India), YuppTV (Global), Etisalat TV (Middle East), Willow TV (USA & Canada), TNT Sports (UK)
Team Overviews
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
UAE, led by Muhammad Waseem, endured a nightmare start to their Asia Cup campaign. Facing defending champions India, they collapsed for just 57 runs in 13.1 overs. Their batting looked fragile and failed to cope with the pace attack. Although their bowling was hardly tested, the unit has some promising names like Junaid Siddique and Simranjeet Singh who can trouble Oman’s batting lineup. The challenge for UAE will be to regroup, stabilize the top order, and show more fight in a must-win game.
Oman (OMN)
Oman, under Jatinder Singh’s leadership, also had a forgettable outing against Pakistan. They conceded 160 runs while bowling first and later crashed to 67 all out, losing by 93 runs. The only positive from the game was Hammad Mirza’s fighting knock, as he was the only batter to cross 20 runs. On the bowling front, Aamir Kaleem impressed with his three wickets and will be crucial again. Oman must focus on partnerships with the bat and use their spin attack effectively under Abu Dhabi lights.
Key Players to Watch
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Hammad Mirza (Oman): Showed resilience against Pakistan. If he can anchor the innings, Oman could post a fighting score.
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Aamir Kaleem (Oman): Picked three wickets in the previous game; his spin could test UAE’s inexperienced batting.
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Muhammad Waseem (UAE): The skipper is an explosive batter and will be key in giving UAE a strong start.
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Asif Khan (UAE): Known for his middle-order stability and power-hitting, he could be UAE’s match-winner.
Head-to-Head Record
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Total Matches Played: 9
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UAE Wins: 5
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Oman Wins: 4
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Tied: 0
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First Fixture: November 22, 2015
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Most Recent Fixture: December 15, 2024
The head-to-head record suggests a close rivalry, with UAE holding a slight edge.
Probable Playing XIs
United Arab Emirates (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 (OMN)
Jatinder Singh (c), Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Shah Faisal, Hassnain Shah, Mohammad Nadeem, Zikria Islam, Sufyan Mehmood, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava
Pitch Report – Sheikh Zayed Stadium
The Abu Dhabi pitch offers a balanced contest. The average first-innings score is around 166. Pacers could find early swing under the lights, making the powerplay crucial for both sides. Spinners are expected to play a role in the middle overs, while batters who settle in can accelerate later. A par score will be around 160–170.
Probable Scenarios
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If UAE bat first and Waseem gets going, they could post a challenging total above 160.
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Oman’s best chance lies in using Kaleem’s spin and restricting UAE early.
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A low-scoring thriller cannot be ruled out given both teams’ recent batting collapses.
Match Prediction
Both teams are under pressure after heavy defeats, but UAE has a slightly stronger batting unit and more variety in their bowling attack. Oman relies heavily on a couple of players, while UAE has more balance.
👉 Prediction: UAE to beat Oman and register their first win of Asia Cup 2025.