The Asia Cup 2025 is coming up and the fans are waiting for the game between UAE and Oman on September 15 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. These teams are not the favorites since India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are also in their group (Group A). But their past matches have made this a fun rivalry.
This will be the first time UAE and Oman have played each other in the Asia Cup. But they have played each other in ODIs and T20Is over the last ten years.
UAE vs Oman: Match History
| Game Type | Matches | UAE Wins | Oman Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| T20I | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 20 | 9 | 10 | 1 |
Oman has won more ODIs but UAE has won more T20Is. So their overall record is pretty even.
Asia Cup History: First Time for Everything
The UAE has been in the Asia Cup twice before, in 2004 and 2008. They didn’t make it past the first round either time.
- Oman is playing in the Asia Cup for the first time ever.
This will be the first Asia Cup game between these two teams.
Who to Watch: Top Players in UAE vs Oman Games
Top Players in ODIs
| Player | Team | Runs | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vriitya Aravind | UAE | 303 | 10 |
| Jatinder Singh | OMAN | 298 | 10 |
| Player | Team | Wickets | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilal Khan | Oman | 21 | 8 |
| Basil Hameed | UAE | 16 | 10 |
Top Players in T20I
| Player | Team | Runs | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Waseem | UAE | 403 | 6 |
| Aaqib Ilyas | Oman | 229 | 6 |
| Player | Team | Wickets | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilal Khan | Oman | 12 | 6 |
| Muhammad Jawadullah | UAE | 8 | 4 |
Muhammad Waseem from the UAE and Bilal Khan from Oman have been the standout players.
Recent Matches
In their most recent T20I in December 2024, the UAE beat Oman by 24 runs.
Their last ODI was in November 2024, and Oman won by bowling out the UAE for only 78 runs. Shakeel Ahmad took five wickets in that game.
Both teams have been up and down recently so it’s hard to say who will win this time.
Everyone focuses on the big cricket teams but games like UAE vs Oman are interesting because these teams are trying to get noticed. They have a pretty even record against each other and this Asia Cup game will be a new experience for both.
This game is a chance for these countries to show what they can do in Asian cricket.
