India A vs Oman A: The 12th T20 match of the ACC Men’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 will witness India A clashing with Oman A on October 23, 2024, at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Oman. With India A dominating the group stage so far and Oman A struggling to find form, this encounter promises to be crucial for both teams.
Match Details
- Fixture: India A vs Oman A
- Date & Time: October 23, 2024, 07:00 PM (Local Time)
- Venue: Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1)
- Competition: ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024
Team News
India A
India A has been impressive in their campaign so far, sitting comfortably at the top of the table with two consecutive wins. Their batters and bowlers have worked in tandem, making them the team to beat in the tournament. Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma have shown consistency with the bat, while their bowling attack, led by Rasikh Salam and Anshul Kamboj, has been equally effective.
Key Focus for India A:
- Maintain the winning momentum.
- Build on their strong top-order batting performance.
Oman A
Oman A is in desperate need of a turnaround, having lost both of their matches so far. With zero points on the board, this match is critical for them to avoid elimination. Their batting lineup, led by Aqib Ilyas and Jatinder Singh, has shown promise but needs greater consistency. On the bowling front, Kaleemullah and Zeeshan Maqsood have been performing well, but the team needs collective improvement to compete with a strong India A side.
Key Focus for Oman A:
- Batters need to post a competitive total.
- Bowlers must break India’s partnerships early to have a chance.
Form Guide
- India A: L, T, W, W, W
- Oman A: W, L, L, L, L
Key Players to Watch
India A
- Abhishek Sharma – 93 runs in 2 matches, Avg: 46.5, SR: 202.17
- Tilak Varma – 65 runs in 2 matches, Avg: 32.5, SR: 122.64
- Rasikh Salam – 5 wickets in 2 matches, Econ: 7.5
- Anshul Kamboj – 4 wickets in 2 matches, Econ: 8.33
Oman A
- Aqib Ilyas – 177 runs in 4 matches, Avg: 59, SR: 165.42
- Jatinder Singh – 169 runs in 5 matches, Avg: 33.8, SR: 98.25
- Kaleemullah – 7 wickets in 4 matches, SR: 13.28, Econ: 6.39
- Zeeshan Maqsood – 7 wickets in 3 matches, Econ: 8.26
Possible Playing XIs
India A Predicted XI:
Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Ramandeep Singh, Anshul Kamboj, Tilak Varma (c), Ayush Badoni, Nehal Wadhera, Nishant Sindhu, Rahul Chahar, Rasikh Salam, Vaibhav Arora
Oman A Predicted XI:
Jatinder Singh (c), Aamir Kaleem, Karan Sonavale, Wasim Ali, Hammad Mirza (wk), Mohammad Nadeem, Mehran Khan, Sufyan Mehmood, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava, Muzahir Raza
India A vs Oman A Prediction
India A enters the game as the clear favorite, given their winning streak and superior form. Oman will need an extraordinary performance to upset India A, but with the pressure mounting, it may be a tall task.
Prediction: India A to win comfortably and extend their unbeaten run in the tournament.
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