Pakistan registered a commanding 93-run victory over Oman in the fourth match of the Asia Cup, marking their first win in the tournament. The match was held at the Dubai Cricket Stadium, where Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first—a decision that paid off.
Batting first, Pakistan posted a competitive total of 160 runs for 7 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Haris was the standout performer, playing an aggressive knock of 66 runs off 43 balls, which included 7 fours and 3 sixes.
Among the other contributors, Sahibzada Farhan scored 29, Fakhar Zaman added 23 off 16 balls, while Mohammad Nawaz chipped in with 19 runs. Saim Ayub was dismissed for a duck, and Faheem Ashraf managed only 8 runs. Shaheen Shah Afridi remained not out on 2 runs.
For Oman, Shah Faisal and Aamir Kaleem impressed with the ball, taking three wickets each, while Mohammad Nadeem claimed one.
In reply, Oman’s batting lineup crumbled under pressure, getting bowled out for just 67 runs, falling short by 93 runs. Only Hammad Mirza offered some resistance with 27 runs. Opener Aamir Kaleem scored 13, while captain Jitendra Singh was dismissed for just one run by Saim Ayub.
The rest of Oman’s batting collapsed quickly, with Mohammad Nadeem (3), Vinay Shukla (2), and four batters dismissed without scoring, including Safyan Mahmood and Zakir Islam. Newcomers Shah Faisal and Hasnain Shah managed just one run each.
Pakistan’s bowlers delivered a clinical performance. Saim Ayub, Faheem Ashraf, and Safyan Muqeem took two wickets apiece, while Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, and Mohammad Nawaz picked up one wicket each.
With this comprehensive victory, Pakistan has revived its campaign in the Asia Cup and boosted its confidence for upcoming matches.
