The much-anticipated clash between Pakistan vs Oman takes place today, 12 September 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This is Oman’s first-ever Asia Cup appearance, making the encounter historic, while Pakistan will look to begin their campaign strongly after winning the UAE T20I Tri-Series earlier this month.
For Pakistan, this game is about testing a new-look squad under Salman Ali Agha’s captaincy, while Oman, missing several senior players due to a pay dispute, will rely on youngsters to rise to the challenge.
Match Info
| Fixture | Pakistan vs Oman – Asia Cup 2025 |
| Date | 12 September 2025 |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Time | 8:00 PM IST / 6:30 PM Local Time |
| Format | T20 International |
| Toss | 7:30 PM IST |
Pakistan vs Oman – Squads
Pakistan Squad
| Role | Players |
| Captain | Salman Ali Agha |
| Wicket-keeper | Mohammad Haris |
| Batters | Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Hasan Nawaz |
| All-rounders | Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah |
| Spinners | Abrar Ahmed |
| Pacers | Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr. |
Oman Squad
| Role | Players |
| Captain | Jatinder Singh |
| Wicket-keeper | Vinayak Shukla |
| Batters | Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Kashyap Prajapati |
| All-rounders | Ayaan Khan, Sufyan Mehmood |
| Spinners | Shakeel Ahmed, Ashish Odedara |
| Pacers | Mohammad Nadeem, Samay Shrivastava, Hassnain Ali Shah |
Head-to-Head Record – Pakistan vs Oman in T20Is
| Matches Played | Pakistan Wins | Oman Wins | No Result |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Pakistan vs Oman T20I Timeline (2015 – 2025)
| Year | Tournament / Series | Venue | Key Highlights | Result |
| 2015 | ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier | Abu Dhabi, UAE | Pakistan dominated, Shoaib Malik starred | 🇵🇰 Pakistan won by 8 wkts |
| 2021 | ICC T20 World Cup Warm-up | Al Amerat, Oman | Babar & Rizwan led the chase comfortably | 🇵🇰 Pakistan won by 7 wkts |
| 2025 | Asia Cup (Group Stage) | Dubai, UAE | Oman’s first Asia Cup match vs Pakistan | 🏏 To be decided |
Key Players to Watch
Pakistan:
- Shaheen Afridi – lethal with the new ball in powerplay overs.
- Fakhar Zaman – attacking opener, capable of quick runs.
- Mohammad Nawaz – handy with both bat and ball in middle overs.
Oman:
- Jatinder Singh – experienced leader, key batter at the top.
- Shakeel Ahmed – left-arm spinner, can trouble Pakistan’s batters.
- Mohammad Nadeem – reliable seamer, crucial in powerplays.
Venue & Pitch Report
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium traditionally offers balanced conditions. Batters can score freely if they settle in, but spinners are expected to play a decisive role in the middle overs. Under lights, pacers like Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Nadeem could extract swing.
Predicted Playing XI
Pakistan Playing XI
Babar Azam (not available), Salman Ali Agha (C), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Haris (WK), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
Oman Playing XI
Jatinder Singh (C), Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Kashyap Prajapati, Vinayak Shukla (WK), Ayaan Khan, Sufyan Mehmood, Shakeel Ahmed, Mohammad Nadeem, Samay Shrivastava, Hassnain Ali Shah.
Conclusion
The Pakistan vs Oman Asia Cup 2025 clash is more than just a group-stage fixture. For Pakistan, it’s about momentum and preparing for tougher challenges ahead, while Oman will aim to make a strong statement in their first-ever Asia Cup appearance. With Pakistan’s strong pace attack and Oman’s fearless newcomers, fans can expect an exciting contest under the lights in Dubai.
