Team India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav was seen engaging warmly with Oman players after India secured a 21-run victory on Friday, September 19. During the post-match presentation, Oman captain Jatinder Singh spoke about their conversation, saying, “Surya spoke about the game and praised us, which means a lot. Our boys had enquiries about the various T20 game phases. It was a pleasure to speak with him.”
In the lead-up to the match, Jatinder had also expressed excitement about sharing the field with some of his cricketing idols. Following the game, players from both teams were seen taking pictures together, highlighting the spirit of camaraderie.
Recognizing the valiant effort from their opponents, Suryakumar Yadav led the Indian team towards the Oman dugout to initiate handshakes and exchange smiles. This gesture was especially significant, coming just days after Indian players were seen skipping handshakes with their Pakistani counterparts.
### India Escapes Defeat Against Oman
India wrapped up their group stage campaign at the Asia Cup 2025 in dominant fashion by defeating Oman by 21 runs in their final group match. With this win, India not only secured the top spot in their group but also maintained an unbeaten record heading into the Super Four stage.
Winning the toss, India captain Suryakumar Yadav chose to bat first on a pitch that looked conducive for scoring—a decision that paid off. Despite a few early setbacks, the Indian batting lineup posted a competitive total of 188/8 in 20 overs. Sanju Samson anchored the innings with a fluent 56-run knock, providing stability and momentum.
Setting a challenging target of 189, India faced an Oman side playing against the T20 World Champions for the first time. Although the Indian bowling attack was without key players Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy, they managed to maintain composure and kept Oman at bay during the crucial final overs. Oman were eventually restricted to 167/4 in 20 overs.
It was also a memorable day for Arshdeep Singh, who became the quickest pacer to reach 100 T20I wickets, achieving the milestone in just 64 matches. He is the first Indian bowler to accomplish this feat, adding another highlight to India’s victory.
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