Abu Dhabi, Sept. 19 -- India won the toss and opted to bat first in their match against Oman today, setting the stage for a competitive encounter as both teams look to fine-tune strategies ahead of the Super 4 stage of Asia Cup 2025.

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav explained the decision: "We are looking to bat first. So far, we haven't batted first in this competition, and this gives us a chance to understand our depth and assess our batting lineup under different conditions.""Having game time is crucial as we approach the Super 4s. We want to maintain the positive habits we have built over the first two matches and continue to execute our plans effectively. Conditions are looking good, and our openers will assess the pitch further before...