Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first against Oman in the fourth match of the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, which is being played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The decision to bat first shows Pakistan’s confidence in putting up a strong total on the board and then using their bowling attack to put pressure on the opposition.
This game is especially important because both Pakistan and Oman are playing their very first match of the tournament. Both teams are placed in Group A, which also includes traditional rivals India and hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE). A win in this match would give either side a good start in their Asia Cup campaign and improve their chances of reaching the next stage.
Pakistan’s Playing XI
Pakistan’s squad for this game includes a mix of young talent and experienced players. The lineup is as follows:
- Saim Ayub
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper)
- Fakhar Zaman
- Salman Ali Agha (captain)
- Hasan Nawaz
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Faheem Ashraf
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Sufiyan Muqeem
- Abrar Ahmed
With Salman Ali Agha leading the side, Pakistan are fielding a balanced team that has strong batting depth and a bowling unit led by Shaheen Afridi.
Oman’s Playing XI
On the other hand, Oman will be looking to make a mark in this tough group. Their team for today’s game is:
- Jatinder Singh (captain)
- Syed Aamir Kaleem
- Hammad Mirza
- Vinayak Shukla (wicketkeeper)
- Hasnain Ali Shah
- Shah Faisal
- Muhammad Nadeem
- Zikria Islam
- Sufyan Mahmood
- Shakeel Ahmad
- Samay Shrivastava
Captain Jatinder Singh will be leading from the front, hoping his team can challenge the much stronger Pakistan side with disciplined bowling and fearless batting.
Head-to-Head Record
This is a historic game because Pakistan and Oman have never faced each other before in international cricket. Both teams will be eager to make their mark in this first-ever contest, and fans are excited to see how Oman competes against one of the strongest cricketing nations in the region.
Tournament So Far
So far, the Asia Cup 2025 has mostly seen one-sided matches. Teams like Afghanistan, India, and Bangladesh have won their games comfortably, showing their dominance. Cricket fans are now hoping this Pakistan vs Oman clash will provide some real competition and excitement to the tournament.
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