Match Overview: Pakistan vs Oman (Asia Cup 2025)

Pakistan and Oman clashed in a high-stakes T20 match in the Asia Cup, where Pakistan won convincingly by 93 runs.

Timeline & Key Moments

• Toss & Decision: Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first.
• First Innings - Pakistan: Mohammad Haris starred with 66 off 43 balls, hitting 7 fours and 3 sixes. Sahibzada Farhan contributed a solid 29 before being dismissed. Pakistan ended with 160/7 in 20 overs.
• Second Innings - Oman: Oman’s chase never got going. Hammad Mirza was the top scorer with 27. Pakistan’s bowlers—especially Sufiyan Muqeem, Faheem Ashraf, Ashraf, and others—bowled tightly and took key wickets. Oman were all out for 67 in 16.4 overs.

Players to Note

• Mohammad Haris – His 66 (43) set the tone for Pakistan’s innings. Strong strike rate, handled boundary hitting under pressure.
• Sahibzada Farhan – Anchored the start with 29 before Haris took over.
• Hammad Mirza – Was Oman’s best with the bat.
• Sufiyan Muqeem – Bowled well with spin; got key wickets.

Scorecard Snapshot

Team: Pakistan Scores: 160/7 in 20 overs

Team: Oman Scores: 67 all out in 16.4 overs

Result: Pakistan won by 93 runs

In Context: Asia Cup & Live Implications

• This win gives Pakistan a strong start in the Asia Cup Group A match-ups, boosting confidence ahead of tougher clashes like vs India.
• Oman’s batting showed brief promise with Mirza but collapsed under sustained pressure. For them to compete, contributions from more players will be essential.
• Live reactions show Pakistan’s bowling unit stepping up; spin has been effective in these day-night conditions.

Looking Ahead

• Pakistan will aim to maintain momentum; their next matches will test their consistency with both bat and ball.
• Oman will need to rethink batting strategies, maybe strengthen their top and middle order, to post defendable totals or chase down under pressure.