Asia Cup 2025: All eyes on the IND vs Oman match, historic night awaits team India

Team India is set to create history by playing its 250th T20 International match against Oman in the Asia Cup 2025. With a spot already secured in the Super Four, tonight’s clash in Abu Dhabi may bring unexpected changes to the playing XI.

Abu Dhabi: Team India has performed exceptionally well so far in the Asia Cup 2025. Having secured a place in the Super Four by winning two matches, the Indian team will face Oman in Abu Dhabi today evening. This match will be very special for Indian cricket, as it will be the team's 250th T20 International. India will become the second team in the world to do so.

Which Team Is Number One?

Pakistan holds the record for playing the most matches in the T20 format, having played 275 T20 Internationals so far. With this match, India will reach the 250 mark and strengthen its second position. New Zealand is third on this list, having played 235 matches. West Indies (228 matches) is fourth, and Sri Lanka (212 matches) is fifth.

Focus On The Batting Order

India will try to ensure that its batsmen spend as much time on the field as possible before the Super Four. Opener Abhishek Sharma has been providing aggressive starts in this tournament, while Shubman Gill will be expected to play a long innings. Captain Suryakumar Yadav is in excellent form and will hope that Tilak Varma also scores runs. In the middle order, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dubey, and Axar Patel could get a good opportunity to practice batting.

Bowling Strategy

Indian bowlers have performed brilliantly so far in this Asia Cup. Jasprit Bumrah is the team's main weapon, but considering the Super Four and a possible final, coach Gautam Gambhir may decide to rest him. If this happens, Arshdeep Singh or Harshit Rana could get a chance. In the spin department, one of Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy could be rotated.

Practice Before Super Four

The team management will want to bat first against Oman, aiming for a big score and making full use of the 20 overs. This is also important because India may have to play four matches in seven days in the Super Four stage. In such a situation, this match will be like practice for both batsmen and bowlers.