ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Arshdeep Singh became the first India bowler to take 100 Twenty20 wickets as Asia Cup newcomer Oman was beaten by 21 runs on Friday.

Fast bowler Arshdeep's only wicket was picked up in the last over to restrict Oman, playing India for the first time in any format of cricket, at 167-4.

India made 188-8 after experimenting with its batting order ahead of its first Super 4 game against Pakistan on Sunday. Captain Suryakumar Yadav demoted himself to No. 11.

Sanju Samson led with 56 runs off 45 balls and Abhishek Sharma was typically flamboyant with 38 off 15.

India and Sri Lanka were unbeaten in the group stage with three wins each. Pakistan and Bangladesh were the others to qualify for the Super 4 stage.

In the absence of rested fast bowler Jasprit

See Full Page