Abu Dhabi, Sept. 19 -- India, after choosing to bat, fashioned a well-paced 188 for eight from their 20 overs against a spirited Oman in the 12th Group A fixture of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium here today.
It was a start full of intent. Young Abhishek Sharma, fresh and unencumbered, drove and lofted with clarity of purpose for a sparkling 38 from only 15 balls. His clean striking, highlighted by a majestic blow over long-off to close the powerplay, set a buoyant tone after Shubman Gill had been bowled for five by a late-swinging delivery from Shah Faisal.
Sanju Samson, steady at first, then fluent, provided the innings' backbone. He struck a polished 56 off 45 deliveries, his timing sure as he found the gaps with three fo...