The United Arab Emirates face Oman in Match 7 of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday, September 15. Both sides are searching for their first win after heavy defeats in their opening games. UAE, led by Muhammad Waseem, crumbled to just 57 runs against India before losing by nine wickets.
Oman, under Jatinder Singh, struggled as well, conceding 160 runs to Pakistan and folding for only 67 in reply. These two teams last met in T20Is back in 2022, and their upcoming clash offers both a chance to bounce back and keep their tournament hopes alive.
Head-to-head record: UAE vs Oman in T20Is
UAE and Oman have faced each other nine times in T20Is, with the contest proving to be fairly balanced. UAE hold a slight edge with five wins, while Oman have claimed victory on four occasions.
- Total matches: 9
- UAE wins: 5
- Oman wins: 4
- Tied/No result: 0
Top players to watch: Batters & Bowlers
Batters to watch
Muhammad Waseem (UAE): Aggressive opener and captain, capable of turning games in the powerplay with his attacking strokeplay at the top of the order.
Jatinder Singh (OMN): Experienced opener and captain, who struck two fifties against USA earlier this year and remains Oman's most reliable batting option.
Bowlers to watch
Haider Ali (UAE): Left-arm spinner with 22 wickets in 14 matches in 2025 at an economy of 5.54, UAE’s standout bowler looking to trouble Oman for the first time.
Faisal Shah (OMN): Left-arm quick who impressed on debut with figures of 3/34 against Pakistan, showing he can deliver breakthroughs even against top-quality opposition.
UAE vs. OMN betting odds & predictions: Who has the edge?
According to Dafabet, UAE enter the contest as clear favourites with odds of 1.48, while Oman sit as underdogs at 2.65. The odds reflect UAE’s superior head-to-head record and the presence of experienced match-winners in their squad. Oman, however, have shown they can punch above their weight and will look to spring a surprise.
Odds* (click here to bet) | |
UAE | 1.48 |
Oman | 2.65 |
*odds are correct at the time of publish
TSN’s Top 3 Predictions:
- UAE to win the match – Their stronger batting depth and experienced bowling unit make them favourites to secure their first points of the tournament.
- Junaid Siddique to be UAE’s top bowler – Given his consistency and wicket-taking record, he is well-placed to make a difference against Oman’s fragile batting.
- Hammad Mirza to score 20+ runs – Oman's middle-order batter looked in decent touch against Pakistan and could once again be their key contributor with the bat.
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UAE vs Oman: Expected playing XIs and team news
UAE Team News
UAE will be desperate to put their heavy defeat against India behind them and bounce back against Oman. The batting lineup collapsed in the opener, with only the openers managing double figures. Skipper Muhammad Waseem remains the key at the top alongside Alishan Sharafu, while Rahul Chopra, Asif Khan, and Muhammad Zohaib are expected to steady the middle order.
All-rounders Dhruv Parashar and Harshit Kaushik provide balance in both departments. On the bowling front, Junaid Siddique will spearhead the pace attack with Rohid Khan, while Haider Ali leads the spin unit, supported by Parashar and Simranjeet Singh.
UAE (predicted playing XI): Muhammad Waseem (C), Alishan Sharafu, Rahul Chopra (WK), Muhammad Zohaib, Asif Khan, Harshit Kaushik, Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Rohid Khan, Junaid Siddique, Simranjeet Singh
Oman Team News
Oman enter their second game after a tough debut in the Asia Cup against Pakistan, where their batting faltered badly. Captain Jatinder Singh, who has been their most consistent batter, will open alongside veteran all-rounder Aamir Kaleem. Hammad Mirza, who top-scored against Pakistan, is expected to anchor the middle order along with Vinayak Shukla.
The team lacks batting depth, but all-rounders Shah Faisal, Hassnain Shah, and Mohammad Nadeem add options lower down. On the bowling side, Faisal impressed with three wickets on debut and will share the new ball with Nadeem, while spinners Aamir Kaleem, Samay Shrivastava, and Shakeel Ahmed remain central to Oman's plans.
Oman (predicted playing XI): Aamir Kaleem, Jatinder Singh (C), Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla (WK), Shah Faisal, Hassnain Shah, Mohammad Nadeem, Zikria Islam, Sufyan Mehmood, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava
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Where to watch UAE vs. OMN T20I Asia Cup in India
- Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
- Date & Time (IST): Monday, September 15, 5:30 p.m
- Live Telecast &Streaming Details: Sony Sports Networks and Sony LIV app & website
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