Indonesia swept to an emphatic 3-1 victory over Oman in the AVC Nations Cup on 26 June 2026, reasserting their dominance in Group B and keeping their title hopes firmly alive.

The home side won 25-19, 23-25, 25-17, 25-21 in a performance that blended power, tactical discipline, and resilience at the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex in Jakarta. The win moves Indonesia to the top of the group standings with a perfect record, while Oman slipped to third place after suffering their first defeat of the tournament.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, Indonesia looked determined to dictate the tempo. Led by captain and setter Rivan Nurmulki, the team established a strong rhythm in the first set, using quick combinations and aggressive serving to unsettle the Omani defence. The visitors, however, responded admirably in the second set, digging deep to level the match through smart blocking and precise attacks from opposite spiker Ahmed Al-Balushi. But Indonesia regained control in the third and fourth sets, tightening their defence and finding consistent scoring through middle blocker Hendra Kurniawan and outside hitter Dimas Saputra.

Key Moments That Shaped the Match

• First-set dominance (25-19): Indonesia jumped to a 7-3 lead after a service run by Saputra, and never looked back. Oman struggled to handle the home side's fast-paced offence, committing eight unforced errors.
• Oman's second-set fightback (25-23): Oman coach Wang He called a timeout with the score tied at 21-21, and his team responded with three straight blocks from Al-Balushi and middle blocker Saif Al-Hashmi to level the match.
• Turning point in the third set (25-17): With the set tied at 10-10, Indonesia's substitution of opposite spiker Farhan Zuhri injected fresh energy. Zuhri recorded three consecutive kills and a block to open a 16-11 lead, deflating Omani momentum.
• Closing it out (25-21): Oman stayed within two points until 20-18, but a crucial service error by Al-Hashmi and a thunderous spike from Kurniawan gave Indonesia match point. A net violation from Oman sealed the result.

Standout Performers

• Dimas Saputra (Indonesia, outside hitter): A match-high 19 points, including 16 kills, two aces, and one block. His serving consistently put Oman out of system.
• Hendra Kurniawan (Indonesia, middle blocker): 14 points (10 kills, 4 blocks), with a .600 hitting percentage. He was a wall at the net in the second half of the match.
• Ahmed Al-Balushi (Oman, opposite spiker): Led Oman with 15 points, displaying powerful spikes and excellent reading of the Indonesian defence, especially in the second set.
• Rivan Nurmulki (Indonesia, setter): Orchestrated the attack with 41 assists, spreading the ball effectively and keeping the Omani blockers guessing.

Season and Tournament Impact

With this win, Indonesia improves to 3-0 in Group B of the AVC Nations Cup, sitting two points clear of second-placed South Korea. Oman drops to 2-1, tied on points with Japan but behind on set ratio. The result strengthens Indonesia's position as a top contender for the knockout stages, while Oman will need to bounce back in their next match against Thailand. Indonesia next faces powerhouse Iran on 29 June in what could decide the group winner.

For a team playing at home in front of nearly 10,000 passionate supporters, Indonesia showed both the flair and the grit required to go deep in this tournament. If they can maintain this level of intensity, they will be a formidable opponent for any side in the AVC Nations Cup.