UAE defeated Oman by 42 runs during Monday's Asia Cup match in Abu Dhabi. Captain Muhammad Waseem scored 69 runs while Alishan Sharafu contributed 51 in their 88-run opening partnership. The home team posted 172-5 before bowling out Oman for 130 runs in 18.4 overs. Medium-pacer Junaid Siddique claimed four wickets for 23 runs as UAE secured their first tournament victory. Haider Ali and Muhammad Jawadullah each took two wickets.
Oman struggled throughout their chase after losing five batsmen for just 50 runs. Captain Jatinder Singh managed 20 runs as his team suffered their second consecutive defeat. UAE faces Pakistan on Wednesday, with the winner advancing to the Super Four stage. India currently tops Group A with two victories and appears likely to progress. The eight-nation tournament prepares teams for February's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
Oman struggled throughout their chase after losing five batsmen for just 50 runs. Captain Jatinder Singh managed 20 runs as his team suffered their second consecutive defeat. UAE faces Pakistan on Wednesday, with the winner advancing to the Super Four stage. India currently tops Group A with two victories and appears likely to progress. The eight-nation tournament prepares teams for February's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
