Abu Dhabi/IBNS, Sept. 20 -- India defeated Oman by 21 runs after putting 188/8 on board in the Group A match of Asia Cup 2025 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium here on Friday.

He was well supported by Abhishek Sharma's fiery 38 from just 15 balls and Tilak Varma's quick 29 off 18.

Cameos from Axar Patel (26 off 13) and Harshit Rana (13* off 8) lifted the total despite Oman's bowlers picking up timely wickets, with Shah Faisal (2/23) and Aamir Kaleem (2/31) impressing.

Oman's chase was led by a superb knock from skipper Aamir Kaleem, who struck 64 off 46 balls, and Hammad Mirza, who hit a fluent 51 from 33. Together, they gave Oman hope after Jatinder Singh's 32.

However, India's bowlers kept things under control in the death overs. Hardik Pandy...