Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh both have qualified for the finals of the Ranji Trophy 2022 after defeating their respective opponents. Madhya Pradesh has qualified for the first time in the Ranji finals since the 1998-99 season while Mumbai took a huge lead against Uttar Pradesh to claim a spot in the finals. Both teams will meet each other on June 22 at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bangalore.

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In the first semi-final game, Madhya Pradesh took 68 run lead against Bengal in the first innings despite centuries from both Bengal batters Manoj and Shahbaz. However, in the second innings, they pull up the lead to 349 and set an impossible look-like the target of 350 for the Bengal side. Soon Bengal fell out and got bundled on just 175 runs.

Kumar Karthikeya was the star performer from the MP side as he took a fifer in the second innings. MP captain Himanshu Mantri scored 165 in the first innings to ensure MP's lead.

In the second semi-final game, Mumbai takes a huge lead of 213 in the first innings as they batted till the last on day 5 and pilled up a score of 533/4 before declaring. The match ended on a draw note, but Mumbai won as they got a lead in the first innings.

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Meanwhile, youngster Yashasvi Jaswal was the star performer of the match as he slammed a hundred in both the innings. Jaiswal scored 100 in the first and 181 in the second innings. He ensures the tickets to the Ranji Trophy 2022 finals for team Mumbai. can they lift the title once more?

T20 cricket is one of the toughest formats to bowl for any bowler. With high-quality bats, shorter grounds, flatter pitches it has been a tough place for bowlers around the globe. However, some bowlers have found it easy to take wickets as the batsmen are willing to take more risks. Arshdeep Singh has emerged as one of the best in T20Is within two years of his debut. He is now the bowler with most T20I wickets for India.

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#1 Arshdeep Singh: 100 T20 International Wickets

Since his debut in 2022, Arshdeep Singh has made himself as one of the best white ball bowlers. The left-arm pacer is now the highest wicket-taker in T20I cricket among Indians. 

The highest wicket-taker of 2024 T20 World Cup has the ability to swing the new ball. He can also follow that up with Yorkers and variations at the death as well. 

In 64 matches he now has taken 100 wickets. Arsdheep has an average of 18.49 along with a 8.31 economy rate in T20I cricket.

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#2 Hardik Pandya: 97 T20 International Wickets

Hardik Pandya claimed his 97th T20I wicket during India’s Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours clash against Pakistan in Dubai, moving past Yuzvendra Chahal into second place on India’s all-time list of most T20I wickets, behind Arshdeep Singh.He finished with figures of 1/29 after his three-over spell. 

The 31-year-old has 97 scalps in 118 matches at 26.63, and stands just three away from becoming just the second Indian to take 100 T20I wickets after Arshdeep Singh, who achieved the feat against Oman. Hardik also has 15 wickets in eight innings against Pakistan, the most by a bowler in the rivalry clash in T20Is. 

#3 Yuzvendra Chahal: 96 T20 International Wickets

Chahal, the leg-spinner, is one of the most clever bowlers in world cricket right now. With his experience in Chess, it is quite obvious that he outfox the batsman easily to get wickets. 

Chahal has taken 96 wickets in his 80 T20 international matches. He was also the first Indian bowler to pick a 5-wicket haul in a T20 international game. His bowling average of 25.09 in T20Is speaks volumes for his wicket-taking ability.

However, recently he has found it hard to find a place in the Indian team. 

#4 Jasprit Bumrah : 92 T20 International Wickets

Probably the best Indian pacer of all time, Jasprit Bumrah is a gift of IPL to Indian cricket. His death-bowling skill and game reading ability are second to none. He is a blessing for any captain in the shortest format of the game. 

Bumrah can come at any stage of the game and take a wicket without the batters trying to attack him. The 2024 T20 World Cup winner has taken 92 T20I wickets in just 73 games. He has an outstanding average of 18.16 along with his stunning economy rate of 6.36. 

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#5 Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 90 T20 International Wickets

Once Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the bowler with most T20I wickets for India. Though Kumar has not played a single game for India since 2022, when bowlers like Arshdeep Singh was brought in the team.

The medium has taken 90 T20 international wickets in 87 games with an outstanding economy rate of 6.96. Bhuvneshwar Kumar is also the first Indian player to take five-wicket hauls in all formats of the game.

With age, Bhuvneshwar Kumar might find it tough to make a return to the Indian T20I squad, but with his accuracy, he still can be an asset for the team.

The BCCI has announced the schedule for the new BCCI domestic season 2025-26. BCCI not only announced the schedule for domestic tournaments, but also announced changes to the format of several key tournaments, including the Ranji Trophy.

The BCCI domestic season 2025-26 has been started with the Duleep Trophy beginning on August 28 and extended till September 15.

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Changes in Ranji Trophy

The 2025-26 Ranji Trophy will be held in two phases from October 15 to February 28. Significantly, two Plate Group teams will be changed this time. Till now, two teams were promoted and relegated from the Plate Group, but now only one team will be promoted to the Elite Division and one team will be sent to the Plate Division.

The BCCI added nine new teams to the Ranji Trophy in 2018-19, including states from the Northeast. However, this decision impacted the quality of cricket in the tournament. Meghalaya played in the Elite Division last season but lost all of its matches.

To address this, the Ranji Trophy format has been modified. The BCCI has decided to implement the same promotion and relegation system for all senior and junior multi-day tournaments starting in the 2026-27 season. This decision has been taken with the aim of maintaining competition in Indian domestic cricket and improving the quality of teams.

Zonal format returns to Duleep Trophy

Before the Ranji Trophy, the domestic season has been with the Duleep Trophy, which played from August 28 to September 15. It held in a zonal format. Players selected by a zonal selection committee.

The Irani Cup will be played from October 1 to 5. India's premier domestic T20 competition, the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, will be held from November 26 to December 18. The Plate Division has also been reintroduced in this tournament.

Changes in SMAT

This season, teams will play three additional matches in the Super League round, along with the quarter-finals and semi-finals. The top teams from Group A and Group B will meet in the final.

Meanwhile, the six weakest teams from last season will play in the Plate Group. The BCCI also clarified that in all white-ball tournaments, the advancement of teams tied in the group stage will now be determined based on net run rate (NRR).

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BCCI Domestic Season 2025-26 | Schedule

• Duleep Trophy - August 28 to September 15
• Irani Cup - October 1 to 5
• Ranji Trophy (Elite) Phase 1 - October 15 to November 19
• Ranji Trophy (Elite) Phase 2 - January 22, 2026 to February 1
• Ranji Trophy Knockouts - February 6 to February 29
• Ranji Trophy (Plate League) - October 15 to November 19
• Ranji Trophy (Plate final) - January 22, 2026 to January 26
• Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (Elite) - November 26 to December 18
• Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (Plate) - November 26 to December 6
• Vijay Hazare Trophy (Elite) - December 24 to January 18
• Vijay Hazare Trophy (Plate) - December 24 to January 6
• Vinoo Mankad Trophy - October 9 to November 1 (Elite), October 9 to October 19 (Plate)
• Col CK Nayudu Trophy (Elite) - October 16 to November 5 (Phase 1), January 23 to February 2 (Phase 2), February 21 to March 12 (Knockouts)
• Col CK Nayudu Trophy (Plate) - October 16 to November 5 (Phase 1), January 23 to February 2 (Phase 2), February 6 to 9 (Final)
• Men’s U19 One Day Challenger Trophy - November 5 to 11
• Men’s U23 State A Trophy - November 9 to December 1 (Elite), November 9 to November 19 (Plate)
• Cooch Behar Trophy - November 16 to January 20 (Elite), November 16 to December 27 (Plate)
• Vijay Merchant Trophy - December 7 to January 28 (Elite), December 7 to January 7 (Plate)
• Vizzy Trophy - March 1 to 7

Women’s fixtures:

• Senior Women’s T20 Trophy - October 8 to October 31 (Elite), October 8 to 17 (Plate)
• Senior Women’s One Day trophy - February 6 to February 28 (Elite), February 6 to 16 (Plate)
• Women’s U19 T20 Trophy - October 26 to November 12 (Elite), October 26 to November 4 (Plate)
• Senior Women’s Interzonal T20 Trophy - November 4 to 14
• Women’s U23 T20 Trophy - November 24 to December 11 (Elite), November 24 to December 3 (Plate)
• Women’s U19 One Day trophy - December 13 to January 1 (Elite), December 13 to December 23 (Plate)
• Women’s U15 One Day trophy - January 2 to 21 (Elite), January 2 to 12 (Plate)
• Women’s U23 One Day trophy - March 3 to 22 (Elite), March 3 to 13 (Plate)
• Senior Women’s Interzonal One Day trophy - March 5 to 15
• Senior Women’s Interzonal Multi Day trophy - March 20 to April 3

The final group stage match of the Asia Cup 2025 will be played today between India and Oman. After this, the Super Four stage will begin tomorrow, September 20, in Dubai. The Super Four of the Asia Cup 2025 consists of India and Pakistan from Group A, while Group B consists of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The biggest match in the Super Four will be between India and Pakistan. 

So, let's take a look at the full schedule for the Super Four of the Asia Cup 2025.

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Asia Cup 2025: Super Four Format

The Super Four will consist of four teams competing in a round-robin format. Each team will play three matches against the other three teams. The top two teams will qualify for the final. The final is scheduled to be held on September 28 at the Dubai International Stadium.

• The team that wins the match will get 2 points
• 1 point for a no-result match
• In case of a tie in points, the decision will be based on net run rate.

Asia Cup 2025: Super Four Teams

After 11 group matches of Asia Cup 2025, four teams have reached the Super Four.

• India (from Group A)
• Pakistan (from Group A)
• Sri Lanka (from Group B)
• Bangladesh (from Group B)

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav's team was the first from Group A to reach the Super Four. Pakistan secured their second-place finish in the Super Four with a 41-run win over the UAE. In Group B, Sri Lanka topped Group B with three wins out of three, while Bangladesh capitalized on a loss against Afghanistan to book their final Super Four spot.

Asia Cup 2025: Super Four Schedule

When will India and Pakistan face each other in Super Four?

The most anticipated Super Four match of the Asia Cup 2025 will be India vs Pakistan. This match will begin at 8:00 PM IST on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Also Read: Past results of India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup

Super Four Streaming Details

The Super Four matches of Asia Cup 2025 will be televised live on the Sony Sports 1 and Sony Sports 5 channels. For Hindi commentary, fans can watch the match on Sony Sports 3; Sony Sports 4 will provide Tamil and Telugu commentary.

The match will be live-streamed on the Sony LIV app and website in India.

The Asia Cup 2025 has reached a very exciting stage. India and Pakistan have qualified for the Super Four from Group A, while hosts UAE and Oman have been eliminated. Only one match remains in this group, between India and Oman at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the UAE on Friday, September 19. A win or loss in this match will have no impact on India's tournament standings.

In such a scenario, Team India's playing eleven could see a major reshuffle. Captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir will want to test their bench strength.

Also Read: India's Performance in Every Asia Cup

Here is everything you need to know before the India vs Oman clash in the Asia Cup 2025.

Match Details

• Match: India vs Oman 
• Tournament: Asia Cup 2025, 12th Match Group A
• Date: 19 September 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM IST
• Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Streaming Details

The India vs Oman, Asia Cup 2025 match 12 will be televised live on the Sony Sports 1 and Sony Sports 5 channels. For Hindi commentary, fans can watch the match on Sony Sports 3; Sony Sports 4 will provide Tamil and Telugu commentary.

The match will be live-streamed on the Sony LIV app and website in India.

India vs Oman: Head-to-head stats

This will be the first time India and Oman will face each other in the T20I format.

Pitch Report: Sheikh Zayed Stadium

The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi provides a balanced surface which provides good support for the batters with perfect pace and bounce. Out of 95 T20 matches played at this ground, the team batting first won 44 times while the chasing side came out victorious on 51 occasions.

Weather Report

The weather is expected to remain clear throughout the entire match, with no rain predicted. The conditions are expected to be warm for this match, with the highest temperature expected to hit nearly 40°C during the day. However, as night falls, the temperature will plummet to a minimum of 34°C.

Possible Lineups

India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Oman: Aamir Kaleem, Jatinder Singh (c), Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Wasim Ali, Hassnain Shah, Shah Faisal, Jiten Ramanandi, Aryan Bisht, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava.

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India vs Oman Match Prediction

Suryakumar's India has been in dominating force in the shortest format of the game, and hence, they are favorable to win this match. They are coming into this match after registering two consecutive matches on a dominant note. 

The Indian Cricket team dominates the Asia Cup held every two years. Organised by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), the Indian team has won this tournament the most number of times. The Asia Cup was established in 1983. A year later, in 1984, its first event was held in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Since then, this tournament has been played 16 times. During this period, the Indian team has become the champion for the most number of times, i.e. 8 times. The Men in Blue have shown their dominance in both ODI and T20I formats, consistently defeating top Asian teams like Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

Let’s take a closer look at India's performance in every Asia Cup edition.

Also Read: Asia Cup Winners List from 1984 to 2023

India's Performance in Every Asia Cup | Wins Year-wise

India won the inaugural Asia Cup in 1984 under Sunil Gavaskar’s captaincy. It won three consecutive titles in 1988, 1990-91, and 1995. India is also the only team to have won both ODI and T20I versions (6 ODI + 2 T20I) of the Asia Cup. In 2023, India bowled out Sri Lanka for just 50 runs and chased the target in 6.1 overs, one of the most one-sided Asia Cup finals ever.

India Won 8 Asia Cup Titles

The Indian team participating in the Asia Cup since it's inception and has performed exceptionally well in the tournament for many years. It has qualified for the finals of the tournament 11 times and has won the tournament 8 times during this period.

India had achieved a great victory in the first season of the tournament in 1984. After this they also achieved victory in the year 1988 and it achieved victory in the 1990-91 and 1995 seasons. The Indian team is the only team that has won the Asia Cup title for 3 consecutive seasons.

After this India also won tournament played in the year 2010 and in the tournaments of 2016 and 2018 also they won the final match brilliantly. India also won in the year 2023 hosted by Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

India Lost 3 Asia Cup Finals

The Indian team also faced defeat in 3 Asia Cup finals. They had to face a terrible defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka in the 1997 Asia Cup final. At the same time, it had to face defeat in the finals of 2004 and 2008 as well and all three times they had to face defeat against Sri Lanka.

India Also Won the Trophy in T20I Format Once

In the 2016 T20I Asia Cup, the Indian team played brilliantly and won the title. After this, when the tournament was hosted in the T20I formal again in 2022, India could not qualify for the top-4.

Also Read: Past results of India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup

India's Performance in Every Asia Cup | 1984-2023