Oman have announced their 17-member squad for the T20 Asia Cup 2025. Veteran opener Jatinder Singh will lead Oman in their debut Asia Cup appearance. They have named four new faces —Sufyan Yousuf, Zikriya Islam, Faisal Shah and Nadeem Khan —who are yet to make their international debut across formats.
Oman have been placed in Group A featuring defending champions India, Pakistan and the UAE. Oman head coach Duleep Mendis is confident of his side doing well in the tournament. He feels that the mental toughness is more important in major tournaments, not just skill-set.
“It is real that we are participating in the Asia Cup – a major tournament and a fantastic opportunity for our players to showcase their skills on a global stage," Mendis said.
"Playing against teams like India and Pakistan is a moment to embrace for any cricketer. Anything can happen in a fast-paced T20 game, where one over of brilliance can change everything.
“Our build-up has been strong, with the ongoing National T20 tournament providing competitive exposure, and our training sessions have been intense and focused. It’s not just about skills – in high-pressure games against elite teams, mental strength is equally crucial. We are hopeful of making an impact in this Asia Cup and showcasing Oman as a growing cricketing nation.
“Oman enters the Asia Cup with a blend of experience and youth, determined to leave a mark against Asia’s cricketing powerhouses. The tournament will not only test their skills but also their mental toughness on one of the most watched platforms in the sport.”
Oman’s squad for T20 Asia Cup 2025 -
Jatinder Singh (c), Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla, Sufyan Yousuf, Ashish Odedera, Aamir Kaleem, Mohammed Nadeem, Sufyan Mehmood, Aryan Bisht, Karan Sonavale, Zikriya Islam, Hassnain Ali Shah, Faisal Shah, Muhammed Imran, Nadeem Khan, Shakeel Ahmad, Samay Shrivastava.
Oman’s schedule for T20 Asia Cup 2025 -
Oman will begin their campaign against Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 12. Their next two group stage matches against UAE and India are at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on September 15 and 19 respectively.
Oman’s T20I record against India, Pakistan and UAE
Oman are yet to face India and Pakistan in T20Is. However, they have won four out of nine T20Is against UAE.