India A Cruise Into Semi-Finals With Dominant Win Over Oman: Harsh Dubey Headlines 6-Wicket Victory
Summary: India A booked their semi-final berth in the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 with a clinical 6-wicket win over Oman. A mature unbeaten 53 from Harsh Dubey, supported by disciplined bowling, ensured a comfortable chase in Doha.
Match Report
Doha, Qatar - 18 November 2025: India A delivered a composed, all-round performance to secure a six-wicket win over Oman in their final Group B fixture of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025. The victory confirmed India A’s spot in the semi-finals, reinforcing their strong run in the tournament.
Playing at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha, India A read the conditions perfectly from the start. After winning the toss and opting to bowl, the young Indian side used spin and variations cleverly, restricting Oman to a modest total.
Oman posted 135/7 in 20 overs-competitive, but far from intimidating.
India A’s bowlers shone with discipline:
The pitch offered grip for spinners, and Suyash took full advantage, breaking partnerships and slowing the run flow at key stages.
Chasing 136, India A lost two early wickets but never panicked.
The chase revolved around two defining innings:
His maturity stood out, especially on a pitch where timing wasn’t easy early on.
Naman Dhir – The Game-Changer
Nehal Wadhera (23 off 24) added stability in the middle overs, while skipper Jitesh Sharma finished the match in style with a boundary to wrap up the chase in 17.5 overs.
Player of the Match: Harsh Dubey
Awarded for his match-winning half-century under pressure and his valuable bowling contribution.
Playing at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha, India A read the conditions perfectly from the start. After winning the toss and opting to bowl, the young Indian side used spin and variations cleverly, restricting Oman to a modest total.
Oman’s Batting: A Fight, But Not Enough
Oman posted 135/7 in 20 overs-competitive, but far from intimidating.
- Wasim Ali held the innings together with a well-crafted 54 off 45*, anchoring one end effectively.
- Captain Hammad Mirza played a blistering cameo, scoring 32 off just 16 balls, injecting early momentum.
- However, regular wickets in the middle overs stalled Oman’s progress.
India A’s bowlers shone with discipline:
- Suyash Sharma: 2/12 (4 overs) – the best spell of the innings
- Gurjapneet Singh: 2/37
- Harsh Dubey and Naman Dhir chipped in with crucial breakthroughs
The pitch offered grip for spinners, and Suyash took full advantage, breaking partnerships and slowing the run flow at key stages.
India A’s Chase: Calm, Calculated, Clinical
Chasing 136, India A lost two early wickets but never panicked.
The chase revolved around two defining innings:
Harsh Dubey – The Architect of the Win
- 53 off 44*
- 7 fours, 1 six
- Controlled tempo, built partnerships, and guided the chase till the end
His maturity stood out, especially on a pitch where timing wasn’t easy early on.
Naman Dhir – The Game-Changer
- Quickfire 30 off 19 balls
- 2 fours, 2 sixes
- Injected crucial early aggression that softened the chase
Nehal Wadhera (23 off 24) added stability in the middle overs, while skipper Jitesh Sharma finished the match in style with a boundary to wrap up the chase in 17.5 overs.
Player of the Match: Harsh Dubey
Image credit-hindustan times
Awarded for his match-winning half-century under pressure and his valuable bowling contribution.
Updated Group B Table
| Team | P | W | L | Pts | NRR | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan A | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +4.560 | Qualified |
| India A | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +1.979 | Qualified |
| Oman | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1.020 | Eliminated |
| UAE | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -5.283 | Eliminated |
India A will now prepare for a high-stakes semi-final clash.
India A’s campaign now looks well-balanced, well-prepared, and tournament-ready.
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What This Win Means for India A
- Strong momentum heading into knockouts
- Middle-order showing maturity
- Bowling unit displaying depth and versatility
- Emerging stars like Dubey, Dhir, Suryavanshi gaining confidence
India A’s campaign now looks well-balanced, well-prepared, and tournament-ready.
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