167/4 (20.0)
CRR : 8.35
188/8 (20.0)
CRR : 9.40
India won by 21 runs 🏆
Player of the Match
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Just a few minutes left before the presentation ceremony gets underway. Meanwhile, a lovely sight out in the middle—the entire Oman team gathered in a huddle as Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav takes a moment to share some valuable words and insights with them. And it all wraps up with a full team photograph of the Oman side, with Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav right in the middle.
12:13 AM IST & 10:43 PM Local Time: Time for the Post-Match Presentation!
Player of the Match: Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson (Player of the Match): "It was a bit humid and hot out here. I am working on my fitness since last week. We have a new trainer with Adrian. We just did a Bronco test last week so I am feeling good.
Thank you sir. It was really good to see that I was able to spend some time in the middle. To be honest, they bowled really well. I have to give credit to Oman with the way they batted and bowled. The way Gill got out, I saw how the ball was swinging so, I just wanted to set my eye in and then play positive cricket.
Any contribution for the team is a happy moment for me."
Thank you sir. It was really good to see that I was able to spend some time in the middle. To be honest, they bowled really well. I have to give credit to Oman with the way they batted and bowled. The way Gill got out, I saw how the ball was swinging so, I just wanted to set my eye in and then play positive cricket.
Any contribution for the team is a happy moment for me."
Jatinder Singh (Oman Captain): "I am extremely proud of the unit. They executed their plans really well and stayed in the present. They showed their character in crunch situations.
The hype of the tournament was in the mind. We lack in experience and exposure. This game was a blessing in disguise. Moving forward we have a World Cup qualifiers at home, the boys are excited.
[On their chances in the WC Qualifiers] We are grouped with Papua New Guinea and Samoa. The guys have shown character against the World champions, we will play with the same energy."
The hype of the tournament was in the mind. We lack in experience and exposure. This game was a blessing in disguise. Moving forward we have a World Cup qualifiers at home, the boys are excited.
[On their chances in the WC Qualifiers] We are grouped with Papua New Guinea and Samoa. The guys have shown character against the World champions, we will play with the same energy."
Suryakumar Yadav (India Captain): "Definitely I will try from next game (On batting higher than Number 11).
I feel Oman played unbelievable brand of cricket. I knew with their coach Sulu sir there will be something special in the box today. There will be lot of Khadoosness' and it was definitely on the cards when we took the field. I think it was amazing. I really enjoyed watching them bat.
(On Harshit Rana & Arshdeep) I feel it's a little difficult when you are not playing regularly and suddenly play a game in such humid conditions and still giving your best for the team. I think full credit goes to both of them.
(On Hardik Pandya) I am sure but it's unfortunate how he got out but you can't keep him away of the game for long. The way he bowled and fielded, he gets a +1 for that.
We are all set for the Super 4s."
I feel Oman played unbelievable brand of cricket. I knew with their coach Sulu sir there will be something special in the box today. There will be lot of Khadoosness' and it was definitely on the cards when we took the field. I think it was amazing. I really enjoyed watching them bat.
(On Harshit Rana & Arshdeep) I feel it's a little difficult when you are not playing regularly and suddenly play a game in such humid conditions and still giving your best for the team. I think full credit goes to both of them.
(On Hardik Pandya) I am sure but it's unfortunate how he got out but you can't keep him away of the game for long. The way he bowled and fielded, he gets a +1 for that.
We are all set for the Super 4s."
A mesmerising display from Oman as they start the game well with the ball and then show glimpses of excellence in the way they batted to take the match to the final over. India didn't quite march to victory but ticked a few boxes before the all important Super 4 stages. Plenty of positives for the Oman side as well. That will be it from our coverage tonight, Ninaad Dixit here signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Pritam Dey, scorer Paras Yadav and statistician Aman. Stay tuned for more action from around the cricketing globe.