IND A vs OMA: India’s path to the ACC Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 semifinals just got a whole lot rockier. They crushed UAE and looked set, but Pakistan handed them a tough loss that changed everything. Now, Jitesh Sharma and his young squad have no option, they have to win their last league match to keep their campaign alive.
A Do-or-Die Against Oman
The next match is against Oman on November 18, Doha. And let’s be honest, this isn’t going to be a walk in the park.
Pressure is on the Indian team as they need to deliver in every department. Their batting, especially, has something to prove after that rough outing against Pakistan.
Where Team India stands in the Points table?
Currently, team India stands in the second position of the Points Table whereas, Pakistan is sitting at the top of the table and qualified for the next round.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PAKA (Q) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +2.810 |
| 2 | INDA | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2.245 |
| 3 | OMAN | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -0.975 |
| 4 | UAE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -3.725 |
Who Needs to Step Up?
If India A want a spot in the semifinals, these three guys need to show up in a big way:
Vaibhav Suryavanshi
He was brilliant against UAE. If he settles in again and gives them a solid start, that could make all the difference.
Jitesh Sharma (Captain)
It’s on the skipper now. He bats in the middle order and can turn the game around fast, which is exactly what they need with everything on the line.
Naman Dhir
He was one of the few who looked good against Pakistan. India needs him to keep that form going in this must-win game.
When and where to watch IND A vs OMA match?
Fans can watch India A vs Oman on Sony Sports Network (TV) and Sony LIV (Live Streaming OTT). The match will start at 8:00 PM (IST).
Everything to Play For
This isn’t just about beating Oman. India A have to beat the pressure, too. Nothing less than a win will do, and a strong showing could help them bounce back after that tough loss to Pakistan. With so much riding on this match, the younger players have to keep their heads, dig deep, and, most of all, get the runs.
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