Abu Dhabi, Sept. 19 -- A hard-fought fifty from Sanju Samson, a fiery start from Abhishek Sharma and big hitting from Tilak Varma powered India to 188/8 in their last group stage match against Oman in the ongoing Asia Cup in Abu Dhabi on Friday.

Oman bowlers fought back in the last three overs, conceding only 21 runs and scalping 3 wickets.

India's start was shaky as Shah Faisal dismissed vice-captain Shubman Gill for 5 runs. However, Abhishek Sharma counter-attacked, hitting Shakeel Ahmed for a six and a four in the 3rd over.

India finished their power-play on 60/1. Sixty runs is the highest powerplay score in Abu Dhabi in the ongoing T20 Asia Cup.

Oman gave a double blow to India as Sharma was removed by Jiten Ramanandi in the 8th o...