India go into Super Four unbeaten despite Oman's impressive display
Fifties from Kaleem and Mirza could not overcome a stiff target despite India testing out their non-regular bowlers
Fifties from Kaleem and Mirza could not overcome a stiff target despite India testing out their non-regular bowlers
Scorer: Ranjith P | Commentator: Shashwat Kumar
10:54pm That will be a wrap from us. The group stage has come to an end but the Super Four phase begins as early as tomorrow, with Bangladesh, who had to rely on a favour from a fierce rival in Sri Lanka, rekindling that rivalry tomorrow. Expect fireworks and lots of entertainment but until them, from all of us here at ESPNcricinfo, it is goodbye!
Sanju Samson, Player of the Match: It was a bit hot and humid out there. Working on my fitness for the past few weeks. We have a good trainer in Adrian. It has been a while (since I batted). Really good to spend some time out in the middle and feels really good to contribute. They bowled really well. Have to give them credit for the way they bowled and batted. They bowled well in the powerplay, they were swinging the ball up front. You take two balls to set your eye in and that is the only way to go in this format. Any contribution for the country, you have to take the positives and keep learning and keep going.
Suryakumar Yadav, India captain: (On batting higher than number 11) I will try from next game (smiles). The overall impression, I feelâŠOman played an unbelievable brand of cricket. (Knowing their coach) I knew there would be something (from them). It was amazing. I really enjoyed watching them bat. It is a little difficult when you are siting and don't get an opportunity. Still doing your best for the team, credit goes to them (Arshdeep and Rana). (On the Hardik run out) It is unfortunate but you cannot keep him away from the game. The way he bowled and fielded, he gets a plus one for that.
Jatinder Singh, Oman captain: I am extremely proud of the unit. The way they came up, they had their plans and executed them well. They were very much in the present. So proud of the way they have shown their character in the crunch situation. The hype of the tournament was there in the mind. We lack a little experience and exposure. This game was a blessing in disguise. We have a (T20) World Cup qualifier happening in Oman and the boys are ready. (On Ramanandi) I was telling him that (deflecting the ball onto the stumps and running out the non-striker) has become his favourite dismissal. He is a utility player and a team man. The way he shows up, the energy he passes on to the others, it is really commendable. (On the Qualifiers coming up) We are grouped with Papua New Guinea and Samoa, and the boys have shown great character in front of the world number one team. The boys are ready and are looking forward to it.
10:31pm Not sure what to make of that run-chase. Oman, for a long time, seemed content to bide their time and keep wickets intact. Towards the end, courtesy Kaleem and Mirza, they gave it a rattle but that would have only made their fans wonder if they could have pressed on the accelerator a little sooner and put India under a bit more pressure. That said, this was an encouraging display with the bat and Oman will be better for this experience.
As for India, well, for much of the second innings, it felt they were going through the paces. They tried a few different things, including using eight different bowlers, but almost all of them lacked the penetration India showed against Pakistan and the UAE. In the end, though, they got the job done and now that this is out of the way, they will have their eyes firmly set on the Super Four, and on the clash against Pakistan on Sunday.
Last ball of the game coming up
Ramanandi to try his luck now
V Shukla c sub (RK Singh) b Arshdeep Singh 1 (2m 2b 0x4 0x6) SR: 50
India have been penalized for their slow over-rate and they will be forced to have one extra fielder in the ring now. Seems a valid penalty, given this innings has gone on for almost two hours
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They have rested Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy
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