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Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium: Junaid Siddique delivered a match-winning spell of 4 for 23 to help the United Arab Emirates (UAE) open their account in the Asia Cup 2025 with a commanding 42-run win over Oman at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

The victory was set up by skipper Muhammad Waseem’s composed 69 off 54 balls and sealed by Junaid Siddique’s match-winning spell of 4/23, which dismantled Oman’s chase.

Defending 173, Siddique struck early to remove both openers Aamir Kaleem (2) and skipper Jatinder Singh (20) inside the powerplay. His clever changes of pace and lengths derailed Oman’s innings, and he went on to finish with figures of 4/23, the standout performance with the ball. Support came from Haider Ali I (2/22) and Muhammad Jawadullah (2/18), ensuring Oman were bowled out for 130 in 18.4 overs.