Asia Cup 2025: Haris Stars as Pakistan Thrash Oman by 93 Runs….
Pakistan Begin Asia Cup 2025 Campaign in Style
Pakistan started their campaign in the Asia Cup 2025 with a stunning 93-run win over Oman in Dubai. Mohammad Haris’s whirlwind 66 off 43 balls and a disciplined team of foreign spinners made this Group A team a stormy one.
Oman, chasing a stiff target of 161, collapsed to just 67 all out in 16.4 overs, highlighting the gulf in class between the two sides.
Haris Leads Pakistan’s Charge in PowerPlay
Non-performing Pakistan suffered an early blow when Sam Ayub was dismissed for zero. But Harris, who came in at number three, immediately changed the course of the match with a 3-2 wicket haul.
They hit four fours and a six in the powerplay and the score read 47/1. Despite losing wickets later, Aris continued to counterattack and scored 85 runs in just 32 balls. Sahibzada Farhan (29 off 29 balls) added 85 crucial runs with him.
Oman Fight Back in the Middle Overs
Left-arm spinner Aamir Kaleem slowed down Pakistan’s momentum by taking 3 for 31. He dismissed Harris with a clever delivery that hit the stumps and captain Salman Agha was also sent back to the pavilion.
However, Pakistan regained control in the death overs thanks to the misfortunes of Mohammad Nawaz (19 off 10 balls) and Fakhar Zaman (23 off 16 balls). The Men in Green posted a competitive 160 for 6 in 20 overs.
Oman Collapse Against Pakistan’s Spin
In reply, Oman got off to a mixed start with 40/2 in the PowerPlay, but once Pakistan introduced spin, the chase completely fell apart.
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Saim Ayub (2/8) trapped both openers early.
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Sufiyan Muqeem (2/7) and Faheem Ashraf (2/6) struck in the middle overs.
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Oman lost 7 wickets for just 18 runs in the middle phase, managing a dismal run rate of 2.00.
Barring a brief cameo from Hammad Mirza (27 off 20), no batter showed resistance as Oman were bundled out for just 67 runs.
Match Turning Point
The real difference came in the middle overs:
| Phase | Pakistan | Oman |
|---|---|---|
| Runs | 64 | 18 |
| Wickets | 3 | 7 |
| Run Rate | 7.11 | 2.00 |
Pakistan’s bowlers maintained relentless pressure with 43 dot balls, which completely choked Oman’s chase.
Brief Scores
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Pakistan 160/6 in 20 overs (Mohammad Haris 66, Sahibzada Farhan 29; Aamir Kaleem 3/31, Shah Faisal 3/34)
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Oman 67 in 16.4 overs (Hammad Mirza 27; Saim Ayub 2/8, Sufiyan Muqeem 2/7, Faheem Ashraf 2/6)
Result: Pakistan won by 93 runs.
Updated Asia Cup 2025 Group A Points Table
With this emphatic win, Pakistan moved to the top of Group A, overtaking India on net run rate. Oman, meanwhile, sit at the bottom after suffering their first loss.
👉 Check latest Asia Cup 2025 points table on ICC official site
What’s Next in Asia Cup 2025?
Pakistan will next face arch-rivals India, which is expected to be the highlight of the tournament. Oman, on the other hand, will look to waste a comeback in a do-or-die colony against Hong Kong.
Final Thoughts
It was a great start for Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025, with the ball showing both flair and direction. Mohammad Harris’s aggressive innings and the spinners’ ability to go far in the tournament are what give Pakistan the edge.
For Oman, this heavy defeat is a reality check—they will need to regroup quickly if they want to remain competitive in Group A.
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