Sanju Samson led Team India’s batting charge with a brilliant half-century as India posted 188/8 against Oman in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 match at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Batting at No. 3, Samson scored 56 runs off 45 balls, hitting 3 fours and 3 sixes, helping India reach the joint-highest total of this year’s tournament.
Strong Contributions Across the Order
Alongside Samson, Abhishek Sharma smashed 38 runs from 15 balls, while world No. 2 T20I batter Tilak Varma added 29 off 18 deliveries from No. 7. India’s 188/8 matches Afghanistan’s 188/6 against Hong Kong earlier in the tournament, making it the joint-highest score in Asia Cup 2025 so far.
Asia Cup 2025 Highest Totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
| Afghanistan | 188/6 | 20 | Hong Kong | Abu Dhabi | Sep 9, 2025 |
| India | 188/8 | 20 | Oman | Abu Dhabi | Sep 19, 2025 |
| UAE | 172/5 | 20 | Oman | Abu Dhabi | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Sri Lanka | 171/4 | 18.4 | Afghanistan | Abu Dhabi | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Afghanistan | 169/8 | 20 | Sri Lanka | Abu Dhabi | Sep 18, 2025 |
Historic Context in Asia Cup T20Is
India’s 188/8 is also the joint fourth-highest total in Asia Cup T20I history. Only once has a team crossed the 200-run mark in Asia Cup T20Is, with India’s 212/2 against Afghanistan in 2022 being the record.
Top Individual Performances at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
The match also saw notable contributions from Oman bowlers Shah Faisal, Jiten Ramanandi, and Aamir Kaleem, each picking up two wickets. Additionally, Indian batters Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh were dismissed via run outs, highlighting a competitive contest.
With Samson’s impactful innings anchoring the Indian batting, Team India now holds a strong position in the Asia Cup 2025, setting up an exciting contest in the ongoing tournament.
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