Try GOLD - Free
UAE rout Oman, Nissanka leads Lanka to win over Hong Kong
Gulf Today
|September 16, 2025
Skipper Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu slammed attacking half-centuries to power the UAE to a commanding 42-run victory over Oman in the Asia Cup on Monday.
-
Waseem's 69 and Sharafu's 51 laid the foundation with an 88-run opening partnership, helping UAE post a competitive 172-5 in Abu Dhabi.
The home bowlers then dominated, skittling Oman for 130 in just 18.4 overs to secure their first win of the T20 tournament.
Medium-pacer Junaid Siddique led the charge with impressive figures of 4-23, while Haider Ali and Muhammad Jawadullah chipped in with two wickets apiece.
Elsewhere, Pathum Nissanka smashed a blitzkrieg fifty to lead Sri Lanka to a labouring four-wicket victory over Hong Kong after a late wobble in their Asia Cup match on Monday.
Chasing a fighting total of 150, Lanka were off to a breezy start as Nissanka and Kusal Mendis added 26 runs for the first wicket.
The chase was facilitated by the sloppy fielding of Hong Kong. They came into the match with butterfingers and failed to take even the sitters. Hong Kong dropped as many as five catches. Had those catches been held, the result could have been different.
This story is from the September 16, 2025 edition of Gulf Today.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM Gulf Today
Gulf Today
Miller and Patel steer Delhi to facile victory over Punjab
Delhi Capitals rode on blistering half-centuries from skipper Axar Patel and David Miller to mount a record chase and keep their qualification hopes alive following a stirring three-wicket victory over Punjab Kings on Monday.
3 mins
May 12, 2026
Gulf Today
Katrina Kaif receives heartwarming gift signed by son on Mother's Day
Actress Katrina Kaif received one of the sweetest gifts on Mother’s Day.
2 mins
May 12, 2026
Gulf Today
University of Al Dhaid making major strides towards goals: Sultan
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, President of the University of Al Dhaid (UoAD), chaired the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday.
2 mins
May 12, 2026
Gulf Today
Sheikh Sultan approves 3-lane bridge project worth Dhs140m
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the construction of a three-lane bridge.
1 mins
May 12, 2026
Gulf Today
Popyrin plummets, powerful performance propels Pellegrino; persistent Pole pips peer, Prizmic prevails
Jannik Sinner breezed into the last 16 of the Italian Open on Monday after swatting aside Alexei Popyrin in straight sets 6-2, 6-0 and continuing his bid for a first title in Rome.
3 mins
May 12, 2026
Gulf Today
Lacaro du Croate wins UAE President's Cup race for Purebred Arabians in Paris
PARIS The victory of Lacaro du Croate marks a significant milestone in her ascending career in Group I races, extending her record to three wins and eight top-three finishes from eleven starts
3 mins
May 12, 2026
Gulf Today
Shanto extends Bangladesh lead in first Test versus Pakistan
Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto hit an unbeaten half-century as Bangladesh extended their lead by 179 runs on the rainy fourth day of the first Test against Pakistan on Monday.
2 mins
May 12, 2026
Gulf Today
No end to war in sight as Iran, US reject talks terms
Iran said on Monday it had demanded the release of its frozen assets and the end of a US blockade of its ports, after President Donald Trump angrily rejected Tehran's terms for starting negotiations to halt the Middle East war.
2 mins
May 12, 2026
Gulf Today
Boy drowns in Adhan Dam, residents demand barriers
Rashid Juma Ali Al Mazrouei, 16, died in Al Aym area of Ras Al Khaimah after drowning in Adhan Dam last Saturday, while his cousin, who was with him during the incident, survived the same fate.
2 mins
May 12, 2026
Gulf Today
Last six passengers, crew leave hantavirus-hit ship
The last six passengers and some crew members of the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius left the ship on the Spanish island of Tenerife on Monday as its captain praised their patience and discipline during an \"extremely challenging\" few weeks.
2 mins
May 12, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size