Oman may not play every Asia Cup, but whenever they do, they make an impact. The highlight of Oman’s Asia Cup journey earlier came in the 2016 T20 Asia Cup qualifiers, where they posted 180/5 against Hong Kong. Now in the Asia Cup 2025, Oman added another memorable performance by scoring 167/4 against India, which stands as their best total in the main Asia Cup tournament. Let’s dive into these top totals that define Oman’s batting strength in T20 cricket.
Oman’s Highest Score in Asia Cup – 180/5 vs Hong Kong
- Match: Oman vs Hong Kong, Qualifying Group, Fatullah (2016)
- Score: 180/5 in 20 overs
- Run Rate: 9.00
- Result: Oman won by 5 runs
Oman’s innings was a display of calculated aggression. After solid contributions by Jatinder Singh (42) and Adnan Ilyas (23), the middle and lower order provided fireworks — Mehran Khan (28 off 16) and Amir Ali (32 off 13) smashed Hong Kong’s bowlers to all parts of the ground. This total became a benchmark for Oman’s batting strength.
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Other Notable High Score – 167/4 vs India (2025)
Oman’s recent best came against India in the Asia Cup 2025, where they posted 167/4 in 20 overs while chasing 189. Although they fell short by 21 runs, half-centuries from Aamir Kaleem (64 off 46) and Hammad Mirza (51 off 33) gave India a tough fight, proving that Oman’s batting can compete with top cricketing nations.
Top 5 Oman Highest Scores in Asia Cup T20
| Rank | Score | Overs | Run Rate | Opposition | Ground | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 180/5 | 20.0 | 9.00 | Hong Kong | Fatullah | 2016 | Won by 5 runs |
| 2 | 167/4 | 20.0 | 8.35 | India | Dubai | 2025 | Lost by 21 runs |
| 3 | 165/4 | 20.0 | 8.25 | Afghanistan | Fatullah | 2016 | Lost |
| 4 | 101/8 | 20.0 | 5.05 | U.A.E. | Mirpur | 2016 | Lost |
| 5 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Note: Oman has participated in very few Asia Cup T20 matches, so only four top totals are officially recorded so far.
Key Takeaways
- Consistency: Oman crossed 150+ runs three times in Asia Cup T20 history, including a recent strong show vs India in 2025.
- Explosive Finishers: Players like Amir Ali, Mehran Khan, Aamir Kaleem, and Hammad Mirza have been key to Oman’s big totals.
- Competitive Spirit: These high scores show that Oman is capable of challenging stronger teams on their day.
See Also:- Hong Kong Highest Score in Asia Cup (T20 & ODI)
Final Thoughts
Oman’s 180/5 vs Hong Kong in 2016 remains their highest ever, but their 167/4 vs India in 2025 has given them new recognition on the big stage. With more exposure and opportunities in future Asia Cups, Oman could soon target a 200+ score against even the strongest opponents.
