Match: 10th Match, Group B
Tournament: Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025
Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM IST (7:30 PM Toss, 5:30 PM Local Time)
Venue: West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha, Qatar
Live Streaming: Sony LIV (Online) | Sony Sports Network (TV)

The Situation: India A’s Must-Win Battle

India A are facing a big challenge. After starting their tournament with a massive 148-run win over UAE, they suffered a tough 8-wicket loss to Pakistan Shaheens. Now, they must beat Oman to keep their semifinal hopes alive.

Pakistan Shaheens have already qualified for the semifinals with two wins. India A are in second place but need a victory against Oman to secure their spot. There’s no room for mistakes in this match.

For Oman, this is a chance to end their tournament on a high note. They started with a 40-run loss to Pakistan but bounced back with a nail-biting last-ball win over UAE. The team will want to prove themselves against one of the stronger sides.

Pitch and Weather Report

Source: Based on recent matches at West End Park International Cricket Stadium

The pitch at West End Park has shown signs of wear as the tournament continues. Early in the tournament, teams posted big scores, but the surface is now getting slower and tougher for batting.

Key Points:

• The pitch helps spinners more than fast bowlers
• Average first innings score: Around 160-170
• Teams batting second have a slight advantage (52% win rate)
• Spinners average 24.4 per wicket with an economy of 7 runs per over
• Fast bowlers are slightly more expensive at 8 runs per over

Weather: Clear skies expected with temperatures around 26°C. No rain forecast. Pleasant conditions for cricket with light winds.

Likely Playing XIs

Note: Official playing XIs will be confirmed at the toss (7:30 PM IST). These are expected lineups based on squad lists and recent matches.

India A (Likely XI)

Source: India TV, CricTracker reports

1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Opener)
2. Priyansh Arya (Opener)
3. Naman Dhir (Vice-Captain, Top-order)
4. Jitesh Sharma (Captain, Wicketkeeper)
5. Nehal Wadhera (Middle-order)
6. Ramandeep Singh (Middle-order)
7. Ashutosh Sharma (All-rounder)
8. Harsh Dubey (Bowling all-rounder)
9. Gurjapneet Singh (Bowler)
10. Suyash Sharma (Spinner)
11. Yash Thakur (Bowler)

Others in Squad: Abishek Porel, Suryansh Shedge, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yudhvir Singh

Oman (Likely XI)

Source: Previous match lineups from Outlook India

1. Hammad Mirza (Captain)
2. Wasim Ali
3. Narayan Saishiv
4. Aryan Bisht
5. Sufyan Yousaf (Wicketkeeper)
6. Karan Sonavale
7. Samay Shrivastava
8. Muzahir Raza
9. Shafiq Jan
10. Zikria Islam
11. Sufyan Mehmood

Others in Squad: Jay Odedra, Pruthvi Machhi, Hassnain Shah, Shuaib Al Balushi, Ubaid Ullah

Players to Watch

Team	Batters	Why Watch	Bowlers	Why Watch
India A	Vaibhav Suryavanshi	At just 15 years old, he’s already scored 189 runs in 2 matches with a strike rate of 270! Hit 18 sixes in just 70 balls.	Harsh Dubey	Smart spinner who picks up key wickets in middle overs. Important for controlling the game.
India A	Jitesh Sharma (c)	The captain needs to lead from the front. Experienced finisher who can guide the team.	Gurjapneet Singh	Fast bowler who takes early wickets. India’s strike bowler in powerplay.
Oman	Hammad Mirza (c)	Scored 28 off 15 against UAE. Gives fast starts at the top of the order.	Muzahir Raza	Their best bowler. Picks wickets regularly and keeps runs down.
Oman	Wasim Ali	Player of the Match vs UAE (30 runs + 2/20). Does both jobs well.	Shafiq Jan	Experienced bowler who can trouble batters with his variations.

What to Expect

This match is all about pressure. India A are expected to win, but cricket doesn’t always go as planned. They have more talented players, especially the teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who has been hitting the ball out of the park.

However, India A’s middle order struggled badly against Pakistan Shaheens, scoring just 136 runs. They need to fix their batting problems quickly. The bowling has been good, with Harsh Dubey and Gurjapneet Singh doing well.

Oman showed great fighting spirit against UAE, winning off the last ball. Captain Hammad Mirza and all-rounder Wasim Ali have been their best players. If they can put pressure on India A early, an upset is possible.

The pitch favors teams chasing, so winning the toss could be important. Both teams will likely want to bowl first.

Head-to-Head & Prediction

Previous Meeting: India A beat Oman by 6 wickets in an earlier match, chasing 141 with 28 balls remaining.

Prediction: India A should win this match if they bat properly. They have better players and more experience. But they cannot take Oman lightly after their poor performance against Pakistan.

Expected Winner: India A (70-30 advantage)
Key Factor: India A’s top order, especially Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Naman Dhir, must score big runs.

The match promises excitement, especially with India A under pressure to win. Don’t miss this crucial clash at 8:00 PM IST!