Pakistan Will start them Asia Cup 2025 Campaign with a competition against debut Oman On Friday, September 12 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. The match makes a significant start for Pakistan as they make speed in a tournament where they are a top contender. Salman Ali Aga-Ind side this group is clear preferred for phase stability, but the prescribed Oman team, is eager to be a big upset, ready to challenge the powerhouse on the turf of their home.
Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan’s firepower and recent form
Under the leadership of In-Form captain Salman Aga, Pakistan is looking for a strong first outing to set tone for its title challenge. The Pakistan squad is well balanced, mixing experienced players with promising youth. The fearless intentions that Aga brings for their captaincy is expected to define the new era, especially after winning the three-series in Sharjah. In batting lineup, Fakhar Zaman And Sam Ayub Potential openers are the batsman, while the team’s bowling attack will be conducted by experienced Shaheen AfridiPakistan team’s depth and recent form makes them favorite in this competition, but they will be underestimated by reducing their prescribed opponents.
Asia Cup 2025: Oman’s Underdog Spirit and Player Battle
For the Oman team, this initial match is a major opportunity to shine against a major international team. As a collaborative nation, they are entering the spotlight with great assurance and will rely on their recent experience in the UAE to challenge the favorite. The Oman cricket team recently participated in a three-series, where they faced challenging circumstances. Despite their limited experience against full members, the team showed a glow of strong personal demonstrations, especially with experienced batsmen Jatinder Singh And Hammad Mirza To contribute significantly. The match serves as a significant preparation for the underadogs, making them a first look at the quality of a full member side.
Pak vs. OMN head-to-head record in T20Is:
- Match played: 00 | Pakistan won: 0 | Oman won: 0 | No result: 0
*Note: This will be the first official T20 International meeting between the two sides.
Pak vs. OMN, potential XI of both teams:
Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Sam Ayub, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Aga (C), Mohammad Haris (WK), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali
Oman: Jatinder Singh (C), Vinayak Shukla, Hammad Mirza, Aamir Kalim, Shakeel Ahmed, Sufayan Yusuf, Ashish Odedara, Muhammad Imran, Bilal Khan, Hasnan Ali Shah, Adh Srivastava
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