United Arab Emirates Clinch 42 runs Win in a Thriller
United Arab Emirates
226/8 (50)
Oman
184/9 (50)
UAE won by 42 runs
View full scorecard →United Arab Emirates have won by 42 runs. United Arab Emirates batted first and posted 226/8 in 50 overs. Oman, chasing 227, fell short at 184/9 in 50 overs.
Adeeb Usmani was the standout in the first innings, scoring 47 off 53 balls (SR 89). 3 sixes and 1 four provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 34 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Mujibur Imran Ali fought hard with 65 off 84 balls, but it was not enough to haul Oman over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Shakeel Ahmed delivered figures of 3/42 in 10 overs (Econ 4.2). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
UAE lead the series 4-0.
The Turning Point
Over 48 of the first innings was the inflection point — 15 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
65 off 84 balls (SR 77), 5 fours, 1 sixes
3/42 in 10 overs (Econ: 4.20)
47 off 53 balls (SR 89), 1 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
United Arab Emirates showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Oman came up short by 42 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. UAE lead the series 4-0.