Asia Cup 2025 / Team India qualified first for Super-4, one match still left

UAE defeated Oman by 42 runs in the Asia Cup 2025 match played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. With this victory, India became the first team to make it to the Super-4. The match between Pakistan and UAE on September 17 will now prove to be a do or die.

Asia Cup 2025: In a thrilling match of Asia Cup 2025 played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) defeated Oman by 42 runs. This victory not only kept UAE's Super-4 hopes alive, but also gave a big advantage to the Indian team, which has become the first team to make it to the Super-4 with one match remaining.

India's position is strong

The Indian team has won both its matches so far and has secured four points and is at the top of the points table of Group A. India's next match will be against Oman on 19 September. Oman, which has lost both its opening matches, is now out of the race for the Super-4. In such a situation, even if India loses against Oman, it will still qualify for the next stage by staying in the top two.

Do or die match for UAE

The second team from Group A to the Super-4 will be decided by the match between Pakistan and UAE on 17 September. Both teams are currently tied with two points each. This win of UAE has boosted their hopes of reaching the Super-4. If UAE defeats Pakistan and India defeats Oman, then UAE's place in the Super-4 will be confirmed. This match will be a do or die for UAE.

UAE's batting shined

In the match, UAE batted first and scored 172 runs for 5 wickets on the basis of brilliant half-century innings of captain Muhammad Wasim and opener Alishan Sharafu. Muhammad Wasim scored 69 runs in 54 balls, which included 6 fours and 3 sixes. At the same time, Alishan Sharafu played an innings of 51 runs, which included 7 fours and 1 six. Their partnership gave UAE a strong start, on the basis of which the team scored a respectable score.

Oman's batting collapsed

Oman's team, which came out to chase the target, completely collapsed in front of the UAE bowlers. Fast bowler Junaid Siddiqui bowled brilliantly and took 4 wickets for 23 runs. Apart from him, Haider Ali and Muhammad Jawadullah took 2-2 wickets. The entire Oman team was bowled out for just 130 runs in 18.4 overs, giving UAE a 42-run win.

What's next?

This win of UAE has made the tournament more exciting. Now all eyes are on the Pakistan vs UAE match on September 17, which will decide the second Super-4 team from Group A. At the same time, India will be eyeing to continue their winning campaign against Oman.