UAE was a night to remember in cricket Asia Cup 2025 As captain Muhammad Wasim Record-breaking performance against Oman. His innings not only operated his side for a concrete victory, but also saw him crossing the Indian legend. Rohit SharmaThe match in Abu Dhabi turned into a historical occasion for UAE cricket, which was built Wasim, which would be remembered for the coming years.
Muhammad Wasim goes to Rohit Sharma
Vasim named her in T20I history books with a remarkable batting performance Oman In the Asia Cup 2025. During his 69-run knock at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Wasim left behind the Indian great Rohit to become the fourth highest run-scorer as a captain at the T20 international level. His innings not only directed the UAE in a commanding clan, but also strengthened his reputation as one of the most consistent artists in the smallest format.
Wasim reached a milestone in only 59 innings, overtaking Rohit, who had scored 1905 runs in 62 innings as India’s T20I skipper. With this achievement, Wasim now has 2000 runs for his name as Captain, who leaves Rohit and both behind and Virat Kohli In the list of aristocrats.
Elite Company: Wasim connects The Greats
The update list of the most runs as a captain in T20 International highlights Vasim’s achievement. Pakistan’s Babar Azam Still topped the chart with 2642 runs in 78 innings, followed by Australia Aeron finch (Run in 2236 76 innings) and New Zealand of New Zealand Ken Williamson (2153 runs in 74 innings). Wasim is now in fourth place with 2000 runs, while Rohit is in fifth place.
Most runs as captain in T20IS
- 2642 – Babar Azam (78 innings)
- 2236 – Aaron Finch (76 innings)
- 2153 – Ken Williamson (74 innings)
- 2000 – Muhammad Wasim (59 innings)*
- 1905 – Rohit Sharma (62 innings)
Apart from this milestone, Wasim has also become the fastest player to reach 3000 T20I runs in terms of balls. He achieved landmark in delivery only in 1947, such as beating explosive hits. Jose Butler, Aaron Finch, David WarnerAnd Rohit.
The lowest ball to reach 3000 T20i runs
- 1947 – Muhammad Wasim*
- 2068 – Jose Butler
- 2078 – Aaron Finch
- 2113 – David Warner
- 2149 – Rohit Sharma
This feat once again underlines Wasim’s aggressive calculation approach at the crease, making him a central person in the UAE cricketing growth.
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UAE dominates Oman to claim first win in Asia Cup
Talking about the competition, the UAE performed a disciplined performance with both bat and ball to secure a comfortable 42 -run win over Oman. After being asked to bat first, the UAE rode a half -century from the opener. Alishan Sharafu And captain Wasim. Sharafu set up a fluent of 51 runs in 38 delivery while establishing the foundation, while Wasim anchored the innings with a captain of 69 runs with 54 balls. His efforts made the UAE 172/5 competitive in 20 overs.
In response, Oman struggled to move against a disciplined UAE bowling attack. Leg spinner Junaid Siddiqui The star was with the ball, claimed 4 wickets for just 23 runs. The rest of the bowling unit made Oman out of 130, with significant contribution. With this victory, the UAE not only registered its first win in the tournament, but also demonstrated its ability to challenge upper -class teams.
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