Oh man, what a performance from Mohammad Haris! Promoted to No. 3 after an early wicket, the wicketkeeper-batter smashed a brilliant 66 off just 43 balls, including 7 fours and 3 massive sixes. His partnership with Sahibzada Farhan (85 runs for the 2nd wicket) rescued Pakistan from 1/1 to a defendable total. Haris’ aggressive strokeplay in the powerplay and middle overs turned the game. In T20Is, he’s now got an average of around 25 with a strike rate over 140 – this knock boosts his Asia Cup stats big time. If you’re a Pakistan fan, Haris is your new favorite explosive talent!

Shaheen Afridi, the spearhead of Pakistan’s attack, didn’t take many wickets today but set the tone with his swing and accuracy. He dismissed Oman’s captain Jatinder Singh early and troubled Aamir Kaleem with a lethal LBW. Shaheen’s economy was under 7, and that slip catch by Salman Agha off his bowling was gold! Overall in Asia Cup 2025 so far, Shaheen has been pivotal with his pace. Career stats: Over 100 T20I wickets at an average below 22. Pakistan’s bowling looks lethal with him leading – expect fireworks in the upcoming India clash!

For Oman national cricket team, Aamir Kaleem was the standout performer. The left-arm spinner grabbed 3/31, including the big wickets of Sahibzada Farhan and Mohammad Haris, triggering Pakistan’s middle-order collapse. Kaleem’s variations on this slow Dubai pitch were spot-on, and he even opened the batting but fell cheaply to Shaheen. In T20Is, Kaleem holds Oman’s best bowling figures (5/15 vs Nepal) and is their go-to all-rounder. Despite the batting woes, Kaleem gave Oman a fighting chance – a true warrior for the debutants!

Sahibzada Farhan opened for Pakistan and played a crucial anchoring role with 29 off 29 balls, including a dropped catch early on. His steady partnership with Haris laid the foundation for 160. Though he couldn’t convert to a big score (dismissed by Kaleem), Farhan’s technique suits T20s perfectly. In recent form, he’s been consistent in domestic cricket, and this Asia Cup today knock adds to his growing reputation. Watch out for him in future chases!