IND vs OMN Pitch Report & Weather Update: India will face Oman in the 12th match of the Asia Cup 2025 at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on 19 September 2025, at 8:00 PM IST.
With hot evening conditions in Abu Dhabi, the pitch and weather will play a vital role in this key clash.
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium Pitch Report – IND vs OMN
The pitch at Abu Dhabi is traditionally balanced, offering something for both batters and bowlers. Batters can play their strokes freely once set, while spinners and slower bowlers come into play during the middle overs. Pacers get some bounce but not much swing.
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Batting Conditions: Moderate scoring surface, par total around 160–170, but India’s batting depth can push totals to 190+.
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Pace Bowling: Bounce available; slower variations and yorkers work well in death overs.
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Spin Bowling: Offers average turn; spinners like Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel could control the middle overs.
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Average 1st Innings Score (T20 at Abu Dhabi): ~143 runs
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Highest Total at this Venue (Asia Cup 2025): 188/6 – Afghanistan vs Hong Kong
Toss Prediction – IND vs OMN
Dew plays a big role in Abu Dhabi night matches, making chasing easier. India prefers to chase, while Oman may look to bat first and put runs on the board. Expect the toss-winning captain to opt for bowling first.
(Also Read) –
- IND vs OMN Head-to-Head Record and Stats
- IND vs OMN Asia Cup 2025: Top Batters to Watch
- IND vs OMN Asia Cup 2025: Top Bowlers to Watch
IND vs OMN Weather Forecast – Abu Dhabi (19 Sep, evening)
The weather will be hot and humid, with clear skies throughout the game. No rain is expected, ensuring a full 40-over contest. Dew is likely in the second innings, giving an edge to chasing sides.
Hourly Outlook (Local Time – Abu Dhabi)
| Time | Temp | Rain | Wind Speed | Wind Direction | Cloud Cover | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 | 33°C | 0% | 6 km/h | NW | 20% | Clear, Dry |
| 21:00 | 32°C | 0% | 5 km/h | NNW | 25% | Humid, Dew Likely |
| 23:00 | 31°C | 0% | 4 km/h | N | 45% | Dew Conditions |
What Conditions Suggest – IND vs OMN
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If India bats first: Expect aggressive batting from Abhishek Sharma, Gill, and Suryakumar. A score of 190–200 looks realistic.
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If Oman bats first, their ceiling could be 150 runs, and anything below that will be tough to defend.
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Dew Factor: Strongly favours chasing teams, making the toss very important.
India are clear favourites and are expected to dominate this clash, while Oman will hope to make a fight of their final group game.
