Match 12 of the Asia Cup 2025 will see India take on Oman in a Group A fixture. This contest is widely expected to be a one-sided affair in India’s favor, giving Oman another valuable opportunity to gain experience against a top-tier team. India is likely to rest some of its key senior players, including Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, among others, ahead of the tougher matches to come.
The match will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Here’s a look at the pitch report and weather conditions for Match 12 of the Asia Cup.
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India vs Oman: Where to Watch Live?
Date | 19/08/2025 |
Time | 8:00 PM IST |
Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium |
Streaming | Sonyliv |
Broadcast | Sony Sports |
India vs Oman: Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium has recently favored the spinners, making it difficult for batters to score freely during the middle overs. However, the powerplay remains a key phase, with the ball coming nicely onto the bat, allowing batters to provide a strong start and set the platform for the rest of the innings. The team winning the toss is expected to bowl first, as the pitch tends to settle down as the game progresses. The average first innings total here is around 160 runs.
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India vs Oman: Weather Updates
The match day weather report for Sheikh Zayed Stadium shows it will be hot and humid, with temperatures around 35‑36 degrees Celsius during the match time. There is no chance of rain, and the skies will be partly cloudy throughout the match. The conditions are expected to stay warm, but there’s a possibility of cooler skies and a slight drop in temperature later in the evening after sunset. Dew may form during the latter half of the match, which could affect bowling, especially spinners.
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