Pakistan Starts Asia Cup 2025 with Dominant 93-Run Win Over Oman.
Pakistan started their Asia Cup 2025 campaign on a high note with a commanding 93-run win against Oman at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 12. The comprehensive victory set the tone for Pakistan’s ambitions in the tournament and showcased key performances both with the bat and ball.
Batting Brilliance Powers Pakistan
After winning the toss, Pakistan captain Salman Agha opted to bat first. The Pakistan batting lineup posted a competitive total of 160 runs for 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The standout performance came from Mohammad Haris, who delivered a patient and powerful innings, scoring 66 runs off 43 balls with seven fours and three sixes. Opening batsmen Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman made valuable contributions with scores of 29 and an unbeaten 23, respectively, providing crucial support to set the target.
Pakistan’s Bowling Dominates Oman
In response, Oman struggled to build momentum against Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack. Their innings collapsed for just 67 runs in 16.4 overs. Hammad Mirza was the top scorer for Oman with 27 runs, but that was not enough to withstand Pakistan’s onslaught. Pakistan bowlers Faheem Ashraf, Sufiyan Muqeem, and Saim Ayub shone on the night, each taking two wickets and maintaining tight control throughout Oman’s chase.
Spin bowlers were particularly effective, with Abrar Ahmed and Mohammad Nawaz putting pressure on Oman’s batsmen, triggering a series of wickets. Oman’s bowlers Aamir Kaleem and Shah Faisal also performed well, capturing three wickets each, but it was not enough to halt the dominant Pakistani side.
What This Win Means for Pakistan
This opening match win gives Pakistan a strong boost as they prepare to face one of their biggest rivals, India, later in the tournament on September 14. The team showed a balanced combination of aggressive batting and disciplined bowling, sparking optimism for their Asia Cup campaign.
Coach Salman Agha praised the team’s bowling efforts but also emphasized the need to sharpen their batting in the upcoming matches. Pakistan’s Asia Cup journey looks promising with this confident start and the squad’s mix of experienced and emerging talents.
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