Oman vs UAE Result: UAE Win by 4 Wickets, League 2 Table

The UAE beat Oman by four wickets, with 15 balls to spare, in their ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Thursday, October 29, 2026, according to ESPNcricinfo's scorecard. Left-arm spinner Awais Ali Shah was player of the match for 5 for 33 and an unbeaten 21, while Oman opener Jatinder Singh top-scored with 88 in a total of 196.

The Oman vs UAE result matters far more to the losers. As of October 31, 2026, Oman are still fourth in League 2, the last place that leads straight to the 2027 World Cup Qualifier, but they are level on points with Namibia and have two games left. The UAE were already certain to finish bottom.

Oman vs UAE result: how the UAE won

The UAE won the toss and chose to field. Oman were 57 for 3 in the 18th over before Jatinder Singh and Aryan Bisht (38) added 93 for the fourth wicket. Bisht's dismissal, caught behind off Awais at 150 in the 35th over, started a collapse in which Oman lost their last six wickets for 46 runs.

Awais also had captain Vinayak Shukla caught for 11, bowled Jatinder Singh for 88 from 107 balls (13 fours) and removed Shakeel Ahmed for a duck three balls later. Muhammad Shahdad took two of the last three wickets as Oman were all out in 45.1 overs. The UAE bowled 16 wides, the scorecard shows.

The chase was not smooth. Samay Shrivastava took 3 for 27 for Oman, including Aryansh Sharma for 49 and Chopra for 34, and the UAE were 135 for 5 in the 37th over, still 62 short. Muhammad Waseem's 43 from 35 balls, in a stand of 55 with Awais, turned it, and the UAE reached 199 for 6 in 47.3 overs. The SportsTak's scorecard carries the same figures for the chase.

The National reports that Awais hit the winning runs and that it was only the UAE's ninth win in 34 League Two matches. He made his debut on the UAE's tour of the United States earlier in October. "My father watches every game, whether it's a live game or just the scores," he told the paper.

League 2 table after Oman vs UAE

ESPNcricinfo's League 2 table, checked at 10:00am GST (11:30am IST) on October 31, 2026, before the UAE v Netherlands game had finished, reads:

1. USA: 49 points from 36 games (finished), League 2 champions.
2. Scotland: 45 points from 36 games (finished).
3. Netherlands: 42 points from 34 games.
4. Oman: 33 points from 34 games, 15 wins, net run rate −0.165.
5. Namibia: 33 points from 36 games (finished), 15 wins, net run rate −0.278.
6. Nepal: 30 points from 36 games (finished).
7. Canada: 29 points from 36 games (finished).
8. UAE: 21 points from 34 games, nine wins.

On ESPNcricinfo's figures, a win is worth two points and a no-result one. The ICC says the USA, Scotland and the Netherlands have secured the top three places. By our count, the Netherlands could still pass Scotland for second if they win both remaining games.

What the result means for Oman and the UAE

The top four in League 2 go straight to the 10-team 2027 World Cup Qualifier. On October 19, before the Dubai series, the ICC described Oman as a side "who still need one point from their remaining four matches". If Oman lost all four, it explained, they would finish level with Namibia on points and on wins, the first tie-breaker, and net run rate would decide it. "Either of Oman or Namibia will fill the last available spot," the ICC wrote.

Oman have since lost to the Netherlands and the UAE. The points below are our own reading of the published table, not an ICC statement:

• Oman are on 33 points with two games left, against the Netherlands on Monday, November 2, and the UAE on Wednesday, November 4. One point, from a win or a no-result, would lift them above Namibia and secure fourth.
• If Oman lose both, net run rate decides it. Oman's is −0.165 and Namibia's is −0.278.
• By our rough calculation, if the opposition made 250 in both games, Oman would have to lose each by about 95 runs to drop below Namibia. Narrow defeats would not be enough.

Form is the worry. The table shows five straight League 2 defeats for Oman, including the 106-run loss to the Netherlands on October 27. Before the trip, the Times of Oman wrote on October 26 that "One victory could be enough to seal qualification."

For the UAE, there is no suspense left. The National says they are guaranteed to finish last and must play the World Cup Qualifier Play-off in December, where their ODI status will be on the line. The ICC had already said the UAE "cannot finish higher than eighth on the League 2 table."

The Qualifier and the Play-off

According to ESPNcricinfo, the Qualifier is scheduled for February 26 to March 21, 2027, co-hosted by South Africa and Namibia, with West Indies and Ireland also taking part. Four teams go through to the World Cup: the winner straight to the group stage, and the other three to a three-match Super Series in Namibia, whose winner joins the main group.

Reports differ on the Play-off. ESPNcricinfo said on October 2 that it would run from December 1 to 22 at an undisclosed venue. The Kathmandu Post reported on October 22 that the Cricket Association of Nepal had announced Kathmandu as host, from December 4 to 21, and The National also places it in Nepal; the ICC says only "late 2026". The eight teams will be League 2's bottom four (Canada, Nepal, the UAE and Namibia or Oman), Italy and Uganda from Challenge League Group B, and two Group A sides, with Group A due to finish on October 31, the ICC says.

Rest of the UAE tri-series: fixtures, results and times

Every game is at ICC Academy Oval 1 in Dubai and starts at 9:30am local time, says the Emirates Cricket Board. That is 9:30am GST in Dubai and Muscat, 11:00am IST, 05:30 GMT and 06:30 CET in the Netherlands. ESPNcricinfo's fixtures page lists the same start time.

• Sunday, October 25: Netherlands beat UAE by three wickets. Chopra made 82 not out, but Max O'Dowd's 103 from 79 balls and Timm van der Gugten's 5 for 39 decided it, the scorecard shows.
• Tuesday, October 27: Netherlands (371 for 5) beat Oman (265 all out) by 106 runs. Wikipedia's series page credits captain Bas de Leede with 145 not out.
• Thursday, October 29: UAE beat Oman by four wickets.
• Saturday, October 31: UAE v Netherlands, in progress. The Netherlands chose to bat and were 32 for 1 after 6.3 overs at 10:04am GST (11:34am IST), according to ESPNcricinfo's live page.
• Monday, November 2: Netherlands v Oman.
• Wednesday, November 4: UAE v Oman, the last match of League 2.

The Emirates Cricket Board article wrongly lists November 2 and 4 as a Tuesday and a Thursday. In the opener, Chopra batted on after heat exhaustion. "I had a total blackout in front of my eyes," he told The National.

How to watch Oman vs UAE and the tri-series

"The tri-series is broadcast live and free on ICC.tv," the ICC says. We found no other officially announced broadcaster. ICC.tv availability can vary by country, so check the page where you are. Ball-by-ball scores are on ESPNcricinfo.

Oman vs UAE head-to-head in League 2

ESPNcricinfo's results list shows five meetings in this League 2 cycle. Oman won the first two at Al Amerat, the second after bowling the UAE out for 78. The UAE won the next two in Kirtipur, Nepal, by 25 and 54 runs, and now lead 3–2 after Dubai, with one meeting left on November 4.

Squads and key people

Rahul Chopra captains the UAE's 15-man squad under head coach Lalchand Rajput, the Emirates Cricket Board says; its list spells the spinner "Awais Ali Khan". Vinayak Shukla captains Oman, coached by Sulakshan Kulkarni, according to the Times of Oman. Bas de Leede leads the Netherlands under new head coach Ashley Noffke, the ICC says.

Elsewhere today, Pakistan play Sri Lanka in the Lahore tri-series final (see our Sri Lanka vs England guide), and the South Africa vs Australia Test at Newlands goes into its final day.

Our take

Based on the published table, Oman's task is small, but their form makes it look bigger. One point from two games settles it, and even two defeats would probably leave them fourth unless at least one is heavy; the 106-run loss to the Netherlands shows that can happen. For the UAE, Awais's spell is the main gain of the week as they build towards the December Play-off.

What to watch next

• The UAE v Netherlands result today, October 31.
• Netherlands v Oman on Monday, November 2, at 9:30am GST (11:00am IST): one point would settle Oman's place.
• UAE v Oman on Wednesday, November 4, the final League 2 game.
• ICC confirmation of the Play-off venue, dates and Group A qualifiers, then the Qualifier from February 26, 2027.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Oman vs UAE?

The UAE won by four wickets, with 15 balls remaining, at the ICC Academy in Dubai on October 29, 2026. Oman were all out for 196 in 45.1 overs, and the UAE reached 199 for 6 in 47.3 overs. Awais Ali Shah was player of the match for 5 for 33 and 21 not out.

Have Oman qualified for the 2027 World Cup Qualifier?

Not yet, as of October 31, 2026. Oman are fourth on 33 points, level with Namibia, who have finished their games. By our reading of the table, one point from their last two matches would secure fourth; if they lose both, net run rate decides it, and Oman currently lead on that measure.

When do Oman and the UAE play again?

On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the ICC Academy in Dubai, starting at 9:30am GST (11:00am IST, 05:30 GMT). It is the last match of League 2. Oman play the Netherlands first, on Monday, November 2, at the same time.

Where can I watch UAE vs Oman?

The ICC says the tri-series is broadcast live and free on ICC.tv. Availability may vary by country. ESPNcricinfo carries ball-by-ball scores.

What happens to the UAE now?

The UAE are certain to finish last in League 2 and must play the eight-team Qualifier Play-off in December, where their ODI status is at stake, The National reports. The Kathmandu Post says it will be held in Kathmandu from December 4 to 21; ESPNcricinfo earlier gave December 1 to 22.

Sources

1. U.A.E. vs Oman, 141st Match at Dubai, WCL 2, Oct 29 2026 - Full Scorecard, ESPNcricinfo
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How we wrote this

GessyMorgan explainers are built from public reporting and official sources. This post draws on the 15 sources listed above, each linked where we use it. It was drafted with AI assistance and checked against those sources before publishing. We did not test products, attend events or interview anyone for this article. Facts are current as of October 31, 2026, and we update the post when they change.