The Pakistan vs Oman Asia Cup 2025 clash turned out to be a one-sided affair as Salman Agha’s Pakistan outclassed Jatinder Singh’s Oman by a massive 93-run margin. The game highlighted Pakistan’s batting depth, sharp pace attack, and Oman’s spirited fight led by Aamir Kaleem and Shah Faisal.
Pakistan’s Batting Dominance
After being asked to bat first, Pakistan’s top order delivered fireworks. Mohammad Haris (wk) played a sensational knock, anchoring the innings and finishing as the highest scorer of the match. His attacking stroke play put Oman’s bowlers under severe pressure.
Supporting him, Saim Ayub provided an aggressive start, while Fakhar Zaman maintained the momentum with his trademark boundary-hitting. Pakistan’s batting lineup ensured they set a challenging total that Oman struggled to chase.
Oman’s Bowling Highlights
Despite Pakistan’s dominance, Oman’s bowlers had their moments. Senior all-rounder Aamir Kaleem showcased his experience by picking up crucial wickets in the middle overs, while Shah Faisal emerged as the highest wicket-taker for Oman, troubling Pakistan’s batters with his accuracy.
Pakistan’s Bowling Brilliance
When it came to defending the total, Pakistan’s pace and spin attack proved too strong. Shaheen Afridi bowled with pace and venom, grabbing early breakthroughs and never allowing Oman’s batters to settle.
The star with the ball, however, was Sufiyan Muqeem, who produced his career-best Asia Cup spell. He bowled 3 overs, conceded just 7 runs, and picked up 2 wickets, tightening the screws on Oman’s chase.
For Oman, captain Jatinder Singh tried to hold the innings together, while Samay Shrivastava looked to rotate strike but fell victim to Pakistan’s relentless bowling.
Pakistan vs Oman Scorecard
| Innings | Player | Runs (Balls) |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan Innings – 186/5 (20 overs) | Mohammad Haris – 72* (48) | Highest Scorer |
| Saim Ayub – 34 (22) | ||
| Fakhar Zaman – 29 (20) | ||
| Oman Bowling | Aamir Kaleem – 2/28 (4 overs) | |
| Shah Faisal – 3/35 (4 overs) | Highest Wicket-Taker |
| Innings | Player | Runs (Balls) |
|---|---|---|
| Oman Innings – 93 all out (16.3 overs) | Jatinder Singh (c) – 21 (25) | |
| Nizakat Khan – 18 (15) | ||
| Samay Shrivastava – 12 (14) | ||
| Pakistan Bowling | Shaheen Afridi – 2/19 (4 overs) | |
| Sufiyan Muqeem – 2/7 (3 overs) | Economical Spell |
Match Awards
🏆 Man of the Match: Mohammad Haris (72* off 48)
🎯 Highest Scorer: Mohammad Haris
🔥 Highest Wicket-Taker: Shah Faisal (3 wickets)
Key Talking Points
Mohammad Haris’s match-winning knock: Anchored the innings and finished unbeaten.
Aamir Kaleem & Shah Faisal’s fight: Oman’s only real threat to Pakistan’s batting.
Shaheen Afridi’s pace upfront: Early breakthroughs set the tone.
Sufiyan Muqeem’s economical spell: Just 7 runs in 3 overs with 2 wickets – a game-changer.
Conclusion
Pakistan’s 93-run win against Oman proved their superiority in both batting and bowling. With Mohammad Haris, Shaheen Afridi, and Sufiyan Muqeem stepping up, the team looks well-balanced heading deeper into the Asia Cup 2025. Oman, led by Jatinder Singh, will regroup and look for stronger performances, while the fight shown by Aamir Kaleem and Shah Faisal remains a big positive for them. For a full look at the schedule, dates, fixtures, and venues of the Asia Cup 2025, check out the comprehensive lineup here.
