By Himadullah Sohoo 
Match Overview Oman vs Pakistan – Asia Cup 2025
The Asia Cup 2025 continues with Oman taking on Pakistan in a Group A clash at Dubai (Sep 12, 2025). Pakistan, one of the tournament favorites, will look to assert dominance and secure crucial points, while Oman aim to test themselves against world-class opposition. With Pakistan’s firepower and Oman’s fighting spirit, fans can expect a contest full of grit and determination.
Recent Form
- Oman – L, L, L, L, L: Struggling for consistency, especially against higher-ranked teams.
- Pakistan – W, W, L, W, W: Enter the game with strong momentum and a balanced side.
Players to Watch – Oman (OMA)
- Jatinder Singh – Experienced batter, 289 runs in 10 matches, avg 28.9, SR 131.36.
- Aamir Kaleem – Middle-order anchor, 212 runs in 10 matches, avg 26.5, SR 133.33.
- Shakeel Ahmed – Left-arm spinner, 11 wickets in 10 matches, economy 6.45, a key to slowing Pakistan’s hitters.
- Samay Shrivastava – Young pacer, 7 wickets in 7 games, economy 7.57.
Players to Watch – Pakistan (PAK)
- Saim Ayub – Dynamic all-rounder, 263 runs in 10 matches, avg 26.3, SR 132.16, plus 7 wickets with the ball.
- Sahibzada Farhan – Aggressive top-order option, 217 runs in 9 games, SR 140.
- Mohammad Nawaz – Pakistan’s bowling trump card, 20 wickets in 10 matches, economy 6.43, SR 9.8.
- Salman Mirza / Hasan Ali – Provide depth in fast-bowling attack, dangerous on UAE pitches.
Head-to-Head Record
This will be the first-ever T20I meeting between Oman and Pakistan. While Pakistan come in as overwhelming favorites, Oman will hope to gain experience and cause early jitters.
Match Prediction Oman vs Pakistan – Asia Cup 2025
Pakistan’s batting depth, led by Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan, and their bowling power spearheaded by Mohammad Nawaz, give them a significant edge. Oman will rely heavily on Jatinder Singh and Shakeel Ahmed to keep the contest competitive.
Prediction: Pakistan to win comfortably, but Oman’s fight could provide valuable exposure.
Zainab Shafiq