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Virtual Knockout: India A Must Win Against Oman to Stay Alive in Asia Cup Rising Stars
The ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 reaches a critical point today with a Group B clash that acts as a virtual quarterfinal. India A must secure a victory against Oman at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha to qualify for the semi-finals, following a shocking defeat in their previous outing.
Match Details and Group Stakes
| Event | 10th Match, Group B, Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 |
| Venue | West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, November 18th, 5:30 PM LOCAL (2:30 PM GMT) |
| Series Context | Pakistan A has secured the first semi-final spot. The winner of this match (India A or Oman) will secure the second spot from Group B. |
Team Dynamics: India’s Redemption vs. Oman’s Resilience
India A (Under Pressure)
Captain Jitesh Sharma‘s side enters this match under immense scrutiny. They started the tournament with a crushing 148-run victory over the UAE, fueled by Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s astonishing 144. However, they suffered a dramatic collapse in their last match against Pakistan A, going from a commanding position to being bowled out for 136, resulting in a heavy eight-wicket loss.
- Key Focus: India A must rely on Suryavanshi (the tournament’s leading run-getter) and fast bowler Gurjapneet Singh to deliver a complete performance and avoid an early exit. Analysts give India A a high chance of winning, expecting them to bounce back powerfully.
Oman (The Opportunists)
Oman also holds one win and one loss, having successfully chased down a target against the UAE in a nail-biting finish. This team has shown resilience and fighting spirit.
- Key Focus: Oman will rely on contributions from players like Wasim Ali and Muzahir Raza. Having seen India A’s susceptibility to collapse in their last match, Oman’s strategy will be to maintain relentless pressure and force errors.
Pitch and Strategy
The pitch at the West End Park Stadium is conducive to batting, but history shows the team bowling first and chasing has had a slight edge in recent matches. Both captains are likely to prefer chasing the target. Analysts project that a score around 160-170 will be a winning total.
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