United Arab Emirates face Oman at Korogi Athletic Park (5,000 capacity) in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, on September 24, 2026, with first ball at 2:00 PM JST (UTC+9). This is the Preliminary Round, Group B of Cricket at the 2026 Asian Games, and the second match of opening day at the venue, following the morning Group A fixture.

UAE and Oman are regular opponents in ICC global qualifier events and regional Associate tournaments across the Gulf region. Both nations have significant South Asian diaspora communities that make up the core of their cricket support, and matches between them draw passionate followings from expatriate fans across the Middle East.

Korogi Athletic Park is a 5,000-capacity venue in Nisshin, east of Nagoya, purpose-converted from a baseball facility for the 2026 Asian Games. The ground is intended to become a permanent cricket legacy venue in Japan, part of the Asian Cricket Council’s effort to grow the sport across the continent.

A 2:00 PM JST first ball translates to 10:30 AM IST in India, 5:00 AM GMT in London, 4:00 PM AEST in Sydney, and 1:00 AM EDT in New York.

Group B features UAE and Oman competing alongside Japan for two quarterfinal places. The top four seeded nations, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, enter directly at the quarterfinal stage, meaning the preliminary winners and runners-up face them immediately. For smaller Associate nations, reaching the last eight of an Asian Games cricket competition would be a milestone result.

India won gold at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, and the tournament returns to Japan for the 20th Asian Games with all participating nations eager to make their mark on the continental stage.

For timezone conversions, check Japan time, UAE time, and Oman time.