DUBAI – Pakistan set the 161-run target for Oman to win the Asia Cup 2025 encounter at Dubai Cricket Stadium.
After winning the toss, Pakistan posted 160 runs on the board for the loss of 7 wickets. Haris scored 66 runs.
Pakistan entered the tournament on the back of a strong performance in the T20 tri-series, where they defeated Afghanistan by 75 runs in the final, highlighted by Mohammad Nawaz’s hat-trick. Ranked eighth in the world, Pakistan is focused on gaining valuable experience ahead of the high-profile clash with arch-rivals India.
Slow pitches in the UAE have led Pakistan to include spinners in the squad, a strategy that proved successful in the Tri-Series and is expected to be crucial in the Asia Cup.
“We prepared specifically for the Asia Cup and we’ve done well,” Salman Agha said. “Since the Bangladesh series at home, our form has been excellent. We’re in great shape and fully ready.”
Group A features India, Pakistan, Oman, and UAE, with the much-anticipated India-Pakistan match set for Sunday in Dubai.
