Pakistan fired a warning shot in the Asia Cup 2025 with a dominant 93-run thrashing of Oman in their Group A opener, blending Mohammad Haris’s breakout fifty with a clinical bowling display at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This article dissects the match with player stats, innings breakdowns, key moments, and context, sourced from verified outlets. Haris’s 66 off 43 dragged Pakistan to 160/7, while a combined bowling effort razed Oman for 67 in 16.4 overs. Below, we unpack the one-sided affair.
Match Overview
- Sport: Cricket
- League: Asia Cup 2025 (T20 Format)
- Matchup: Pakistan vs Oman Match Player Stats
- Match Covered: 4th Match, Group A — September 12, 2025
- Result: Pakistan won by 93 runs (Pakistan 160/7; Oman 67 all out in 16.4 overs)
- Venue & Date: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai — September 12, 2025
- Toss: Pakistan won and elected to bat
- Match Duration: 3 hours, 15 minutes
- Attendance: ~18,000
Pakistan’s batsmen struggled for consistency but Haris’s promotion sparked a recovery, setting 160/7 despite Oman’s disciplined bowling (Econ 8.00). In reply, Oman’s middle order collapsed from 41/2, losing seven wickets for 10 runs to finish at 67—their third-lowest T20I total. This rout boosts Pakistan’s NRR atop Group A, priming them for India on September 14.
Pakistan Innings: 160/7 (20 overs)
Innings Summary
Pakistan lost openers cheaply, slipping to 9/2, but Haris’s explosive 66—his second T20I fifty—rescued the innings after promotion to No. 3. Sahibzada Farhan’s 29 provided support in a 50-run stand, while Fakhar Zaman (23*) and Hasan Nawaz (19 off 10) added late impetus. Oman’s spinners, led by Aamir Kaleem and Shah Faisal (3/34 each), applied pressure, but Haris’s seven fours and three sixes pushed the total to a defendable 160 on a pitch offering turn later.
Key Pakistan Batters
| Player | Runs (Balls) | SR | Key Moments |
| Mohammad Haris | 66 (43) | 153.49 | 50 off 29; seven fours, three sixes; Player of the Match |
| Sahibzada Farhan | 29 (35) | 82.86 | 50-run stand with Haris; caught late |
| Fakhar Zaman | 23* (16) | 143.75 | Unbeaten finish with boundaries |
| Hasan Nawaz | 19 (10) | 190.00 | Quick cameo; two fours, one six |
| Saim Ayub | 0 (1) | 0.00 | Golden duck lbw |
Oman Bowling Figures
- Aamir Kaleem (Spinner): 4-0-31-3, Econ 7.75, 3 wkts (Haris, Agha, Nawaz). Middle-overs choke.
- Shah Faisal (Pacer): 4-0-34-3, Econ 8.50, 3 wkts (Ayub, Farhan, Shakeel). Powerplay strikes.
- Mohammad Nadeem (Spinner): 4-0-28-1, Econ 7.00, 1 wkt (Shakeel). Economical spell.
- Bilal Khan (Pacer): 3-0-29-0, Econ 9.67, 0 wkts. Leaked in death.
- Fayyaz Butt (Pacer): 3-0-25-0, Econ 8.33, 0 wkts. Powerplay pressure.
Key Moments (Pakistan Innings)
| Over | Bowler/Side | Key Events & Runs |
| 1-6 (Powerplay) | Pace (Faisal, Butt) | Ayub golden duck (0/1, 0.2 ov); Agha duck (9/2, 2.1 ov). Haris rebuilds: 50/2. |
| 7-10 | Spin (Kaleem, Nadeem) | 50-run 2nd-wkt stand; 88/2 at drinks. 38 runs. |
| 11-15 | Mixed attack | Haris 50; Farhan out (120/4, 14.5 ov). 32 runs. |
| 16-20 | Pace return | Nawaz cameo; Afridi out (160/7, 19.6 ov). 40 runs, 3 wkts. |
Oman Innings: 67 all out (16.4 overs)
Innings Summary
Oman started steadily at 41/2, with Hammad Mirza’s 27 anchoring, but Pakistan’s bowlers triggered a collapse, taking the last eight wickets for 26 runs. Saim Ayub (2/8) and Sufiyan Muqeem (2/7) led the spin charge, with Faheem Ashraf (2/6) providing seam support. Oman’s tail folded meekly, their 67 highlighting the class gulf. Failed reviews and edges to slips compounded the misery.
Key Oman Batters
| Player | Runs (Balls) | SR | Key Moments |
| Hammad Mirza | 27 (26) | 103.85 | Top-scored; caught off Abrar |
| Jatinder Singh (Captain) | 13 (17) | 76.47 | Early stand; bowled by Sufiyan |
| Kashyap Prajapati | 9 (12) | 75.00 | Powerplay runs; stumped off Ayub |
| Aamir Kaleem | 6 (8) | 75.00 | Brief resistance; caught off Faheem |
| Zikria Islam | 0 (3) | 0.00 | Review failed lbw |
Pakistan Bowling Figures
- Sufiyan Muqeem (Spinner): 3.4-1-7-2, Econ 1.96, 2 wkts (Singh, Nadeem). Maiden over; tail support.
- Saim Ayub (Spinner): 4-0-8-2, Econ 2.00, 2 wkts (Prajapati, Khan). Stumping and catches.
- Faheem Ashraf (All-rounder): 3-0-6-2, Econ 2.00, 2 wkts (Zikria, Kaleem). Seam breakthroughs.
- Abrar Ahmed (Spinner): 3-0-20-1, Econ 6.67, 1 wkt (Mirza). Middle-overs pressure.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pacer): 3-0-17-1, Econ 5.67, 1 wkt (Shakeel). Early slip catch.
Key Moments (Oman Innings)
| Over | Bowler/Side | Key Events & Runs |
| 1-6 (Powerplay) | Pace (Shaheen, Ashraf) | Steady 41/2; Zikria lbw review fails (41/2, 5.3 ov). |
| 7-10 | Spin (Ayub, Abrar) | Prajapati stumped (49/3, 8.4 ov); Mirza anchors. 10 runs. |
| 11-13 | Spin choke | Mirza out (51/4, 12.2 ov); 51/9 collapse. 2 runs, 5 wkts. |
| 14-16.4 | All-round finish | Kaleem caught; all out 67. 16 runs, 1 wkt. |
Head-to-Head Analysis
Pakistan lead Oman 3-0 in T20Is, extending dominance with this 93-run win—their largest margin vs Oman. Oman’s 67 is their third-lowest T20I total, while Pakistan’s spinners contributed significantly to the collapse. Haris’s promotion yielded dividends, but batting depth remains a concern. Oman’s bowling restricted Pakistan below 170, but their chase exposed vulnerabilities ahead of UAE.
Pakistan’s Strengths:
- Bowling variety: Spin (4 wkts) and seam (3 wkts); Econ 4.05 overall.
- Haris’s power: 66 off 43 amid top-order wobbles.
Oman’s Strengths:
- Bowling fight: Kaleem/Faisal 6/65; held Pakistan under 160.
- Early chase poise: 41/2 before collapse.
Match Standouts
Pakistan
- Mohammad Haris: 66 off 43, Player of the Match. Broke 54-run slump; seven fours, three sixes.
- Saim Ayub: 2/8, Econ 2.00. Stumping and edges to slips.
- Faheem Ashraf: 2/6, Econ 2.00. Seam breakthroughs.
Oman
- Hammad Mirza: 27 off 26. Top-scored in collapse.
- Aamir Kaleem: 3/31. Middle-overs control.
- Shah Faisal: 3/34. Powerplay breakthroughs.
Series Context
Pakistan (1-0, Top of Group A)
Salman Agha’s side, rebounding from recent T20I dips, gain momentum via bowling depth for India (Sep 14). Haris’s knock justifies persistence; next: UAE (Sep 15).
Oman (0-1, Bottom of Group A)
Jatinder Singh’s debutants impressed with ball but faltered chasing; proud of restricting 160 but urged positivity vs UAE (Sep 14).
Injury and Roster Notes
Pakistan: Full strength; Haris promoted post-slump. Unchanged XI.
Oman: No injuries; debut XI intact.
Conclusion
Pakistan demolished Oman by 93 runs in their Asia Cup 2025 opener (PAK 160/7; OMA 67), with Haris’s 66 rescuing the bat and bowlers’ combined effort sealing a rout. This emphatic start hones Pakistan for India, while Oman eyes redemption. For full scorecards and highlights, visit ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, Hindustan Times, NDTV Sports, or The Times of India.
