India A's young cricketing brigade finds itself in a precarious must-win scenario as they prepare to lock horns with Oman in their final Group B encounter of the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025. This high-stakes match comes on the heels of a demoralizing defeat to arch-rivals Pakistan A, setting the stage for a virtual quarterfinal in Doha.
High-Stakes Encounter: The Road to the Semifinals
The equation for the Indian team is crystal clear: win and secure a semifinal berth. The situation is identical for their opponents, Oman, making this a classic do-or-die battle. Pakistan A has already cemented its place in the final four with two consecutive victories. Both India A and Oman are currently tied with two points each from their two outings. The Indian team holds a slight advantage, occupying the second spot in the group due to a superior net run rate. The United Arab Emirates (UAE), the other team in the group, has been eliminated from contention after suffering two losses.
Match Details: When and Where to Watch
The crucial Group B clash is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18. The action will commence at 8:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
For fans in India, the broadcast of the India A vs Oman match will be available on the Sony Sports Network. The live telecast can be followed on the Sony Sports Ten 1 SD and Sony Sports Ten 1 HD channels. For those preferring to stream the action online, the Sony LIV app and website will provide a live stream of the entire match.
Predicted Playing Elevens and Key Players
All eyes will be on young talent Vaibhav Suryavanshi as India A looks to bounce back. The team is expected to field a strong side for this critical fixture.
India A Predicted XI: Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nehal Wadhera, Naman Dhir, Suryansh Shedge, Jitesh Sharma (Captain & Wicketkeeper), Ramandeep Singh, Harsh Dubey, Yash Thakur, Gurjapneet Singh, Suyash Sharma.
Oman Predicted XI: Wasim Ali, Sufyan Yousaf (Wicketkeeper), Hammad Mirza (Captain), Aryan Bisht, Saishiv Narayan, Zikria Islam, Shafiq Jan, Hassnain Ali Shah, Samay Shrivastava, Muzahir Raza, Mohammed Yousuf.
With semifinal hopes on the line, this encounter promises to be a thrilling display of emerging cricketing talent. The pressure will test the character of both sides, making it an unmissable contest for cricket enthusiasts.
