In Friday’s 12th Asia Cup 2025 encounter at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, India set a target of 189 runs for Oman.
The choice made by India skipper Suryakumar Yadav to bat first paid off, as his team’s batting lineup produced 188/8 in 20 overs.
However, the 2016 champions had a different start to their innings, with Shah Faisal dismissing vice-captain Shubman Gill (five) in the second over with just six runs scored.
After the initial loss, Samson, who had been moved up the order, teamed up with Abhishek Sharma for a rapid 66-run partnership for the second wicket, which ended with the opener being removed in the ninth over.
Sharma reached a 15-ball score of 38 after hitting five fours and two sixes.
