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Pakistan beat Oman by 93 runs in their Asia Cup 2025 opening match in Dubai. The bowlers produced a terrific show after a half-century from Mohammad Haris in the first innings. Meanwhile, despite the win, Pakistan need to improve with the bat before the India tie.
India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said Sanju Samson can bat anywhere, including No. 5 or 6, depending on team needs. He praised the flexibility of Indian batters, highlighting multiple finishers like Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, and Axar Patel, ready to adapt as required.
Umpires Masudur Rahman and Ahmad Shah Pakteen erred in the Pakistan vs Oman Asia Cup match, letting Farhan take strike after drinks when Haris should have. Haris later scored 66, while Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha were dismissed for golden ducks.
Pakistan have benched pacer Haris Rauf in their opening game of the Asia Cup 2025 against Oman at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Salman Ali Agha-led side has named three spinners and two spinners in their playing XI.
The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash is set to be played on Sunday (September 14) in the Asia Cup. The two teams last locked horns in the T20 Asia Cup in 2022 when they faced twice and both matches went down the wire till the last over.
Pakistan have dropped both Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan from their Asia Cup 2025 squad. They were part of the scheme of things in 2024, but haven't played any T20I match in 2025. It needs to be seen if they return in T20 World Cup 2026, but Pakistan back the current players.
Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has commentated on India vs Pakistan matches, but he has never been involved directly with any teams. He will experience the hype and pressure of the marquee clash for the first time while sitting in the Pakistan dressing room on Sunday.
Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has openly talked about Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan's weaknesses in T20Is. In the pre-match press conference ahead of the Oman clash, he was asked by a reporter about having the courage to talk about their shortcomings openly several times.
India thrashed the UAE in their opening game of the ongoing Asia Cup by nine wickets. While Kuldeep Yadav was the star with four wickets, Shivam Dube also had fun, picking up three scalps during his short spell, skittling the UAE for just 57 runs.
India started their Asia Cup campaign with an authoritative win over the UAE. They chased down the 58-run target in just 4.3 overs to end the entire match in just 106 balls. However, Wasim Akram is being trolled on social media for his over-the-top commentary during the match.
