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Pakistan opened their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a commanding 93-run victory over Oman at the Dubai International Stadium. Mohammad Haris’s explosive 66 off 43 balls provided the platform, while the bowling unit dismantled the opposition for just 67 runs.
Where Pakistan Took Control 🏏
The turning point came in the middle overs. Haris’s side added 64 runs despite a brief collapse, while Oman crumbled for only 18 with seven wickets falling. This phase proved decisive and showcased the Men in Green’s superior composure.
Middle Overs Comparison (Overs 7-15)
- Men in Green: 64/3 | Run-rate 7.11
- Oman: 18/7 | Run-rate 2
Pakistan PowerPlay: Haris sets the tone 💥
An early wicket could have stalled momentum, but Haris counterattacked fearlessly. He slog-swept Amir Kaleem for six and added quick boundaries. Moreover, despite wasted reviews from both teams, the Men in Green ended the PowerPlay at 47/1 — a strong start.
Middle Overs: Kaleem sparks a collapse
Haris reached a fifty in 32 balls, combining with Farhan for an 85-run stand. However, Kaleem struck thrice, removing both set batters and the skipper. As a result, the innings briefly faltered before recovering later.
Death Overs: Nawaz and Fakhar finish strong
Nawaz played a lively cameo of 19 off 10, while Fakhar Zaman anchored with an unbeaten 23. Importantly, they plundered 35 runs from the last three overs, lifting the total to a competitive 160/6.
Oman Collapse Against Pakistan Bowling 😓
Oman showed intent early, but Saim Ayub’s double strike stopped their progress. The spinners kept things tight, leaving the batting side 40/2 after six overs.
Middle overs meltdown
The collapse deepened as Sufiyan Muqeem and Nawaz struck in tandem. Poor shot selection and a run-out only worsened matters. In fact, seven wickets fell for just 18 runs, leaving Oman with no chance.
Men in Green wrap it up in death overs
Shakeel Ahmed briefly resisted with a six, but Afridi’s safe catch ended the innings at 67. Finally, the Men in Green wrapped up a massive 93-run victory to open their Asia Cup campaign in style.
Brief Scores 📊
Pakistan 160/6 in 20 overs (Mohammad Haris 66, Shaibzada Farhan 29; Amir Kaleem 3-31, Shah Faisal 3-34)
Oman 67 in 16.4 overs (Hammad Mirza 27; Saim Ayub 2-8, Sufiyan Muqeem 2-7)
👉 Pakistan won by 93 runs
