Awais Ali Shah's 5-Wicket Haul Seals It for United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates have won by 4 wickets. Oman batted first and posted 196/10 in 45.1 overs. United Arab Emirates chased down 197 in just 47.3 overs.
Jatinder Singh was the standout in the first innings, scoring 88 off 107 balls (SR 82). 13 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 19 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Aryansh Sharma anchored the innings with 49 off 61 balls. It was a measured knock that kept United Arab Emirates on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Awais Ali Shah delivered figures of 5/33 in 10.1 overs (Econ 3.3). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
OMA lead the series 23-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The result was shaped by a series of small moments rather than one dramatic turning point. The winning side was simply more clinical in their execution across both innings.
Key Performers
88 off 107 balls (SR 82), 13 fours, 0 sixes
5/33 in 10.1 overs (Econ: 3.25)
49 off 61 balls (SR 80), 6 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
United Arab Emirates showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Oman came up short by 4 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. OMA lead the series 23-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.