In the final group-stage match of the Emerging Asia Cup 2024, India A, led by Tilak Varma, will face Oman on Wednesday, October 23. India A have already secured their spot in the semi-finals with two dominant victories, one over Pakistan and another against the United Arab Emirates (UAE). On the other hand, Oman, captained by Jatinder Singh, has had a tough tournament with two consecutive losses, leading to their early exit from the competition.
India A’s dominance and Oman’s struggles
India A’s form has been exceptional throughout the tournament, topping the table with two wins in two matches. Their batting and bowling units have clicked in both games, making them a formidable side. The team, led by Tilak Varma, started with a thrilling win against arch-rivals Pakistan, followed by a comfortable victory over the UAE. Despite having qualified for the semi-finals, India A will likely aim to continue their winning momentum heading into the knockout stages.
Oman, unfortunately, has struggled in the tournament. They began with a loss to the UAE and were then outplayed by Pakistan, suffering a 74-run defeat. The team will be looking to make changes and put up a strong fight in this final match to regain some pride, even though they are already out of contention for the semi-finals.
Emerging Asia Cup 2024, IND-A vs OMN:
- Date and Time: October 23; 01:30 pm GMT /05:00 pm local/ 07:30 pm IST
- Venue: Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Oman
Al Amerat Cricket Ground Pitch Report:
The pitch is expected to be a batter-friendly surface, with high scores likely. However, spinners will come into play as the match progresses, especially in the middle overs. Seamers may get early assistance with swing in the first few overs, but as the ball loses movement, they will need to adjust their line and lengths to be effective.
IND-A vs OMN Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Prabhsimran Singh
- Batters: Jatinder Singh. Ramandeep Singh, Tilak Varma
- All-rounders: Aamir Kaleem, Abhishek Sharma, Nishant Sindhu
- Bowlers: Sufyan Mehmood, Anshul Kamboj, Vaibhav Arora, Shakeel Ahmed
IND-A vs OMN Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Abhishek Sharma (c), Tilak Varma (vc)
- Choice 2: Sufyan Mehmood (c), Ramandeep Singh (vc)
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IND-A vs OMN Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Rasikh Dar Salam, Ayush Badoni, Karan Sonavale, Wasim Ali
IND-A vs OMN Dream11 Team for today’s match (October 23, 01:30 pm GMT):
Squads:
India A: Abhishek Sharma, Anshul Kamboj, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Tilak Varma (c), Nehal Wadhera, Ayush Badoni, Ramandeep Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Rasikh Dar Salam, Vaibhav Arora, Aaqib Khan, Hrithik Shokeen, Anuj Rawat, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Rahul Chahar
Oman: Jatinder Singh (c), Aamir Kaleem, Karan Sonavale, Wasim Ali, Mohammad Nadeem, Hammad Mirza (wk), Mehran Khan, Shakeel Ahmed, Muzahir Raza, Sufyan Mehmood, Samay Shrivastava, Pratik Athavale, Khalid Kail, Rafiullah, Kashyap Prajapati, Shoaib Khan, Kaleemullah, Aqib Ilyas, Ayaan Khan, Zeeshan Maqsood
