India take on Oman in their final Group A fixture of Asia Cup 2025, led by Suryakumar Yadav. Oman, captained by Jatinder Singh, have already suffered defeats to Pakistan and UAE. But this match gives them an opportunity to surprise and leave a mark.
While the spotlight will be on India’s top bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, and Varun Chakaravarthy, Oman’s squad features several Indian‑origin cricketers who hope to shine on the big stage. Below is a look at those players and their backgrounds, as of official sources from Oman Cricket and verified statistics.
Born in Ludhiana, Punjab, Jatinder moved to Oman in 2003. He has played 66 T20Is and 61 ODIs, scoring over 3,000 runs across white‑ball formats. He was named captain in October 2024. As per previous interviews, he’s expressed wanting to meet Indian players such as Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav to understand handling difficult match situations.
A young all‑rounder, Aryan is just 20 years old and has played in two ODIs and one T20I for Oman. He collected 39 runs across those formats, and in the match against UAE during Asia Cup 2025 he scored 24, showing promise.
From Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Vinayak is Oman’s wicketkeeper‑batter who debuted in 2024. He’s played 10 T20Is and 8 ODIs. He balances cricket with working as a data operator. He also has domestic experience from Uttar Pradesh, giving him insight into conditions similar to India’s.
Born in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, Samay relocated to Oman and rose through the youth and domestic ranks. He is now one of the main bowlers in Oman’s setup. He has played 12 ODIs and 17 T20Is, taking 41 wickets in those formats.
Jatinder Singh (c), Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla, Sufyan Yousuf, Ashish Odedera, Aamir Kaleem, Mohammed Nadeem, Sufyan Mehmood, Aryan Bisht, Karan Sonavale, Zikriya Islam, Hassnain Ali Shah, Faisal Shah, Muhammed Imran, Nadeem Khan, Shakeel Ahmad, Samay Srivastava.
Though Oman have not yet won in Asia Cup 2025, the presence of Indian‑origin players adds a layer of intrigue to the India vs Oman clash. For these cricketers, it’s more than just representing their adopted nation – it’s a chance to showcase what they bring against one of the world’s strongest sides.
