The heat in Abu Dhabi tonight is more than just the desert air. India face Oman in the last group stage of the Asia Cup 2025, and fans across Arab countries are glued to updates.
Dubai’s sports cafés are already filling. Conversations circle around the toss, the playing elevens, and which broadcaster is showing the match. For India, it is about closing the group on a perfect note. For Oman, it is about proving they belong on the same stage.
Match Details
The Asia Cup 2025 fixture today is India vs Oman at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Match start: 8:00 PM IST(6:30 PM UAE). Toss: 7:30 PM IST. India stands unbeaten, Oman seeks a breakthrough. The stadium surface promises a balanced contest under floodlights.
Competing Teams & Venue
India step in with depth across batting and bowling. Shubman Gill has provided brisk starts. Suryakumar Yadav, the captain, sets the tempo with aggressive stroke play. Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube cover middle overs with power. Sanju Samson carries the gloves, a steadying factor when nerves are high. Bowlers like Kuldeep Yadav and Harshit Rana give variety—spin in the middle, pace at the top.
Oman are not short of determination. Jatinder Singh leads with composure, Aqib Ilyas anchors the order, while Zeeshan Maqsood and Bilal Khan handle the ball with discipline. Against India’s firepower, their route lies in tight lengths and sharp fielding.
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium is known for even surfaces. Early swing can test top order batters, yet by mid-innings the ball skids nicely onto the bat. Dew often creeps in after sunset, a detail no captain ignores. On average, first-innings totals around 160 leave contests alive until the final overs.
Toss & Playing XI
The toss at Abu Dhabi has always been a talking point. Some captains prefer setting a target; others want the chase under lights. Today’s decision may rest on dew, which can turn bowlers’ grip into a constant complaint.
India Predicted XI
Shubman Gill
Abhishek Sharma
Suryakumar Yadav (c)
Tilak Varma
Sanju Samson (wk)
Shivam Dube
Hardik Pandya
Axar Patel
Kuldeep Yadav
Harshit Rana
Varun Chakaravarthy
Oman Predicted XI
Jatinder Singh (c)
Kashyap Prajapati
Aqib Ilyas
Zeeshan Maqsood
Naseem Khushi
Shoaib Khan
Ayaan Khan
Kaleemullah
Bilal Khan
Mohammad Nadeem
Fayyaz Butt
The balance between India’s batting strength and Oman’s bowling discipline sets the tone for tonight’s contest.
Asia Cup 2025 Schedule & Upcoming Fixtures
Match
Teams
Venue
Date
Time (IST)
Time (UAE)
12
India vs Oman
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
19 Sept 2025
20:00
18:30
13
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
Dubai International Stadium
20 Sept 2025
19:30
18:00
14
India vs Pakistan (Super 4)
Dubai International Stadium
21 Sept 2025
TBA
TBA
15
Afghanistan vs UAE
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
22 Sept 2025
20:00
18:30
The India-Pakistan clash in Dubai is circled on every fan’s calendar, yet tonight’s result still plays its part in shaping the Super 4 rhythm.
Where to Watch in Dubai?
Dubai residents have simple access. Across the Arab countries, official broadcasters and streaming apps carry the matches live.
TV Broadcast
CricLife MAX airs the game across UAE. Subscribers of eLife TV and Switch TV already know the channel number by heart. Restaurants along Sheikh Zayed Road keep screens tuned for regulars. Smaller cafés in Deira also pull chairs closer to television sets just before toss time.
Streaming
For those glued to phones or laptops, STARZPLAY holds rights in the region. The platform carries CricLife MAX, delivering matches live with Arabic and English options. Office workers stuck late often refresh STARZPLAY on their desktops, sneaking glances between tasks. Highlights and replays drop quickly, saving fans who can’t catch the live action.
Fan Reactions & Local Buzz
Dubai carries its own soundtrack on match nights. Car horns along Al Barsha ring out louder when India hit boundaries. Street-side TVs in Karama attract clusters of workers, some wrapped in flags, some holding cups of strong tea. In Satwa, Omani supporters cheer each wicket, even if outs are rare. The mix of languages—Hindi, Urdu, Arabic—creates a rhythm that only cricket in this city can bring.
For India, tonight’s game is less about survival and more about keeping momentum before the heavyweight clash with Pakistan. For Oman, pride and presence matter just as much as points. Whatever the scoreboard says at the end, the Asia Cup match today ensures fans in Dubai and across Arab countries will remember the sound of chants, the glow of stadium lights, and the sight of cricketers walking out under pressure.