Watch: The UAE cruised past Oman, while Hong Kong fought hard against Sri Lanka at the 2025 Asia Cup. Catch all the highlights here.
UAE knock Oman out in Abu Dhabi
The UAE defeated Oman by 42 runs to eliminate the latter from Super Fours contention. Home openers Alishan Sharafu (31) and captain Muhammad Waseem (69 in 54 balls) put on 88 in 11 overs. Riding on that partnership, the hosts posted 172-5 as Jiten Ramanandi finished with 2-24.
Despite captain Jatinder Singh’s 10-ball 20 at the top, Oman were never really in the hunt as Junaid Siddique ran riot with 4-23. With Haider Ali (2-22) and Muhammad Jawadullah (2-18) also chipping in, the visitors folded for 130 in 18.4 overs. Sharafu was named the Player of the Match.
The result helped India qualify for the Super Fours as well. They will be joined by one of Pakistan and the UAE.
Watch: UAE vs Oman, Asia Cup 2025 highlights
Sri Lanka defeat Hong Kong in Dubai
Hong Kong put up a spirited show before going down against Sri Lanka. Batting first after Charith Asalanka opted to field, Anshy Rath (48 in 46 balls) and Nizakat Khan (52 not out in 38) helped Hong Kong post 149-4 as Dushmantha Chameera returned 2-29.
Pathum Nissanka (68 in 44 balls) led Sri Lanka’s reponse. They were cruising at 119-2 after 15 overs before losing four wickets for eight runs in 13 balls. However, Wanindu Hasaranga then sealed the game with two fours and a six in an unbeaten eight-ball 20. Nissanka was named the Player of the Match.
Watch: Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong, Asia Cup 2025 highlights
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