The Match and Tournament
The match is a part of the Asia Cup 2025.
It is the 7th match of the tournament and is scheduled to be played at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
The match is scheduled for Monday, September 15, 2025.
Both teams are looking for their first win of the tournament, having lost their opening matches to India and Pakistan, respectively.
Team Performance and Player Analysis
United Arab Emirates (UAE):
Suffered a significant defeat to India, being bowled out for just 57 runs.
Coach Lalchand Rajput noted that the team was "overawed" by the quality of India's bowling.
Players to watch include captain Muhammad Waseem, who has a strong record against Oman, as well as Asif Khan and Alishan Sharafu.
Pacer Junaid Siddique is also highlighted as a key bowler.
Oman:
Also struggled in their opening match, being bowled out for 67 runs while chasing 161 against Pakistan.
Batting has been a concern, with Hammad Mirza being one of the few players to score over 20 runs in their previous match.
Bowlers Shah Faisal and Aamir Kaleem impressed against Pakistan, each taking three wickets.
Head-to-Head and Prediction
The head-to-head record between the two teams is very close, with both teams having four wins against each other in T20 matches.
The articles suggest that the match will be a "more level playing field" than their previous games against the tournament heavyweights.
Predictions for the winner are varied, but some articles lean towards the UAE having the home-ground advantage and a slight edge in recent performance.
The loser of this match will likely be eliminated from the tournament.
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