After India’s latest Asia Cup 2025 clash against Oman, captain Suryakumar Yadav was seen interacting with the Omani players, offering guidance and sharing insights.
Suryakumar Yadav Wins Hearts Despite Narrow Win Over Oman
India survived a nervy encounter against Oman, edging out the match by 21 runs. The victory keeps them unbeaten as they move into the Super Four stage, aiming to build on their momentum and pursue the tournament trophy.
Off the field, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav impressed fans with a thoughtful gesture. After the match, he was seen interacting with the Oman players, offering tips and sharing insights.
Oman skipper Jatinder Singh reflected on the moment during the post-match presentation: “Surya spoke about the game and praised us, which means a lot. Our boys had questions on how to play in different phases of a T20 game. It was really nice to have a chat with him.”
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– Suryakumar Yadav taking time to connect with and encourage the Oman players.
– A captain with a big heart. 🇮🇳#TheyCallHimOG #indvsoman #AsiaCup2025 pic.twitter.com/6Ms3pDBhno
Ahead of the game, Oman skipper Jatinder Singh mentioned how the team was excited to share the field with some of their cricketing idols. Suryakumar Yadav’s gesture of offering tips reflected the ‘Men in Blue’s willingness to pass on their experience and knowledge.
In the post-match scenes, Indian and Omani players were seen taking pictures together, showcasing the camaraderie and goodwill with which the match was played.
India hold their nerve to go unbeaten in the league stage
India won the toss and chose to bat first against Oman. Early loss of Shubman Gill didn’t deter the team from their aggressive brand of cricket. Batting at number three, Sanju Samson took time to settle, while Abhishek Sharma kept the momentum alive with a blistering 38 off 15 balls. Despite wickets falling from the other end, the Indian batters continued their attacking approach endorsed by the head coach. India finished with 188/8 in 20 overs, with captain Suryakumar Yadav not required to bat.
Oman began their chase strongly, with openers Jatinder Singh and Aamir Kaleem putting together a 56-run partnership. Hammad Mirza joined in at number three after Singh’s dismissal, and both Mirza and Kaleem scored half-centuries, stabilizing the innings and threatening a major upset. However, Hardik Pandya turned the game around with crucial wickets in the death overs—first dismissing Kaleem (64 off 46) and then Mirza (51 off 33)—restricting Oman to 167/4.
With the victory, India remain unbeaten and advance to the Super Four stage, where they will face their arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday, September 15, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.