Cricket: Asia cup: Pakistan vs Oman; What happen? Here is the info
The 4th match of the Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 was played between Oman and Pakistan in Group A. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first, posting a competitive total before their spinners orchestrated a dominant bowling performance to secure a comprehensive victory. This was Oman's debut in the main Asia Cup tournament, while Pakistan used the game as a warm-up ahead of their high-profile clash against India.
Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025- 4th Match, Group A- September 12, 2025- Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- Pakistan won the toss and batted first
- Pakistan won by 93 runs.
- Player of the Match; Mohammad Haris (Pakistan) - 66 (43)
Scorecard Summary-
Pakistan Innings: 160/7 (20 overs) Top Scorer: Mohammad Haris 66 (43 balls)
Key Contributions: Haris anchored the innings with aggressive strokeplay, particularly accelerating post-powerplay. The middle order struggled for consistency, leading to a below-par total on a pitch offering turn.
Oman Bowling Highlights: Shah Faisal and Aamir Kaleem each took 3 wickets, restricting Pakistan after an explosive start.Tragic Accident in Kamakshipalya: Auto Collides with Lorry, Three Dead on the Spot
- Oman Innings: 67 all out (16.4 overs) (Target: 161) Top Scorer: Hammad Mirza (brief resistance before dismissal)
Key Wickets: A remarkable collapse saw 7 wickets fall for just 10 runs, triggered by Pakistan's spinners.
Pakistan Bowling Highlights: Spinners dominated, with Saim Ayub (2 early wickets in powerplay) and others like Abrar Ahmed (1/12) strangling the scoring rate. The attack exploited Oman's inexperience against quality spin.
Match Report-
Pakistan's innings began steadily but gained momentum through Haris' fifty, which included powerful hitting in the middle overs. However, Oman's spinners, led by Kaleem, pulled things back, inducing errors from the Pakistani middle order and limiting them to 160/7— a total Salman Agha later noted they could have pushed towards 180 with better execution.
In reply, Oman started aggressively, reaching 32/2 by the fifth over, ahead of Pakistan's score at that stage.
But Pakistan's spin-heavy attack, featuring Ayub, Abrar Ahmed, and all-rounders like Faheem Ashraf, dismantled the batting lineup. The pressure built rapidly, with dot balls mounting and the required rate soaring. A stunning collapse from 41/2 to 50/8 sealed Oman's fate, marking their second sub-100 T20I total of 2025. Pakistan's fielding was sharp, complementing the bowling effort.
This win boosts Pakistan's net run rate in Group A and provides momentum ahead of their September 14 match against India. Oman, despite a strong bowling display, struggled with batting depth and rotation under pressure.