'It's just one good performance'

WIN IN DO-OR-DIE MATCH COULD GIVE HOSTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENTER SUPER FOUR

- BY JAI PRASAD V. RAI Assistant Editor

The mood in the UAE dressing room took a dramatic turn on Monday after a much-needed win over Oman in the ongoing Asian Cup in Abu Dhabi.

Coming off a heavy defeat to India in their opening match, UAE’s convincing 42-run victory has reignited their campaign and kept their hopes alive for a spot in the Super Four stage.

The win couldn’t have come at a more crucial time. With one group-stage match remaining — a high-stakes clash against Pakistan on Wednesday in Dubai — the hosts needed a morale boost, and they got just that.

Head coach Lalchand Rajput expressed his satisfaction with the team’s turnaround. “A win always brings confidence,” Rajput said. “It was important to leave the India game behind, and the boys did exactly that. This victory gives us momentum heading into our door-die clash against Pakistan.”