The Asia Cup 2025 will mark a historic moment for Oman cricket, as the team makes its first-ever appearance in the tournament. Oman have announced a 17-member squad, with experienced batter Jatinder Singh leading the side. Placed in Group A alongside India, Pakistan, and UAE, Oman will be facing Asia’s cricketing giants on the big stage. With a blend of seasoned campaigners and fresh talent, Oman will be eager to showcase their skills in the UAE from September 9 to 28, 2025.
Oman Asia Cup 2025 Squad
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Jatinder Singh |
| Batters | Ashish Odedera, Hammad Mirza, Mohammad Imran |
| All-rounders | Aamir Kaleem, Mohammad Nadeem, Hassnain Ali Shah, Karan Sonavale |
| Wicketkeepers | Vinayak Shukla (WK), Sufyan Yousuf (WK) |
| Bowlers | Sufyan Mehmood, Shakeel Ahmed, Aryan Bisht, Samay Shrivastava, Zikriya Islam, Faisal Shah |
| Others | Nadeem Khan |
Head Coach: Duleep Mendis
Support Staff: Alkesh Joshi (Manager), Sulakshan Kulkarni (Deputy HC), Mazher Khan (Assistant Coach), Zeeshan Siddiqui (Analyst), Shiva Manhas (Trainer), Dr. Ashish Awasthi (Physio), Bashir Ahmed (Masseur)
Oman’s Asia Cup 2025 Schedule (Group A)
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) | Time (GMT) | Time (Local – UAE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, Fri | Oman vs Pakistan | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | 7:30 PM IST | 2:00 PM GMT | 6:00 PM Local |
| Sep 15, Mon | Oman vs UAE | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 5:30 PM IST | 12:00 PM GMT | 4:00 PM Local |
| Sep 19, Fri | Oman vs India | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM IST | 2:00 PM GMT | 6:00 PM Local |
All matches will be under floodlights, ensuring high viewership and a lively atmosphere.
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Oman Asia Cup 2025: SWOT Analysis
- Strengths: Experienced captain Jatinder Singh, balanced squad with solid all-rounders (Aamir Kaleem, Mohammad Nadeem), good spin attack for UAE conditions.
- Weaknesses: Limited big-match experience, middle-order vulnerability, less exposure against India and Pakistan’s high-quality bowling.
- Opportunities: Historic first Asia Cup appearance, chance to surprise UAE and fight for a Super Fours spot, perfect stage for youngsters like Zikriya Islam and Sufyan Yousuf to perform.
- Threats: Facing India and Pakistan in group stage is a huge challenge, risk of heavy defeats affecting morale and net run rate, pressure of debut appearance could impact performance.
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Venues Hosting Oman’s Matches
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium (Dubai) – Modern stadium, home to big India vs Pakistan matches.
- Sheikh Zayed Stadium (Abu Dhabi) – Known for balanced pitches and hosting multi-team tournaments.
Tournament Format
- Group Stage: 8 teams divided into 2 groups (A & B).
- Super Fours: Top 2 teams from each group advance.
- Final: Sep 28, 2025 in Dubai.
Oman must finish in the top 2 of Group A (vs India, Pakistan, UAE) to reach the Super Fours.
Oman’s Key Players to Watch
- Jatinder Singh (Captain): Reliable batter and leader with international experience.
- Aamir Kaleem: Veteran all-rounder, can provide balance with bat and ball.
- Sufyan Mehmood & Shakeel Ahmed: Part of Oman’s spin-bowling arsenal.
- Young Debutants: Names like Zikriya Islam and Nadeem Khan will look to impress in their first major outing.
Live Streaming & Broadcast (For Oman Matches)
- India: Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar
- Pakistan: Ten Sports, Tapmad
- UAE: CricLife Max (Switch TV, eLife)
- Bangladesh: Gazi TV, Toffee App
- Sri Lanka: SLRC (Channel Eye)
- UK: TNT Sports, TNT Sports App
- USA & Canada: Disney+ Hotstar
- South Africa: SuperSport
Starting Journey – Oman
Oman’s qualification to the Asia Cup came through the ACC Premier Cup 2024, and this marks their first chance to face heavyweights like India and Pakistan. Coach Duleep Mendis believes that Oman’s mix of experience and youth can surprise bigger teams in the fast-paced T20 format.
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For Oman, the Asia Cup 2025 is more than just a tournament — it’s a chance to announce themselves on Asia’s biggest cricketing stage. Facing world-class sides like India and Pakistan will be a tough test, but it’s also an opportunity to showcase their growth and talent. With passionate players, strong preparation, and the dream of making history, Oman’s debut in the Asia Cup is set to inspire cricket fans back home and across the cricketing world.
