India produced a professional all-round display to defeat Oman by 21 runs at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, taking confidence from both their batting depth and bowling discipline.

Opting to bat first, India were off to a flying start thanks to Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 38 off 15 balls, which set the tone in the powerplay. After his dismissal, the innings revolved around Sanju Samson’s composed 56 off 45 balls, laced with three boundaries and three sixes. Tilak Varma (29 off 18) and Axar Patel (26 off 13) played brisk cameos, while Harshit Rana’s late six ensured India closed on a competitive 188/8. Oman’s attack had its moments—Shah Faisal’s 2/23 was particularly effective in slowing the scoring—but they struggled to contain India’s middle overs acceleration.

Chasing 189, Oman’s innings was built around their experienced top order. Jatinder Singh made 32, before captain Aamir Kaleem lit up the chase with 64 off 46 balls, striking seven fours and two sixes. He was complemented by Hammad Mirza’s entertaining 51 off 33 balls, which briefly swung momentum Oman’s way. But once Kaleem departed in the 18th over, India tightened the screws. Hardik Pandya (1/26) and Kuldeep Yadav (1/23) bowled with control, while Arshdeep Singh claimed his 100th T20I wicket—becoming the first Indian male to reach the milestone.

Despite Oman finishing with more boundaries (24 to India’s 22), the game’s decisive moments belonged to India’s bowlers at the death. The ability to strike at key junctures—Hardik’s control in the middle overs, Kuldeep’s variation, and Arshdeep’s landmark 100th T20I wicket—tilted the balance. It highlighted that while Oman often wrestled for momentum, India’s experience under pressure ensured the final result.