The Asia Cup 2025 will have its 4th match played between Pakistan and Oman on the 12th of September at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This is going to be the first match of the tournament for both teams and will also be the first-ever International between the two nations. Pakistan, on the other hand, is a very experienced team with two titles, while Oman will be playing the competition for the very first time.
It has been a good year so far for Pakistan, wherein they have picked up their wins in 11 out of 19 T20I matches and in three out of five T20I series. Pakistan also recently won a tri-series against Afghanistan and the UAE, beating Afghanistan in the final by 75 runs.
Oman, meanwhile, has not played a T20I since February, when they lost a three-match series at home to the USA. They seem promising; however, they qualified for the Asia Cup through a qualifier last year, where they won all four of their matches at the group stage but went down to the UAE in the final.
PAK vs OMN Match Details
| Match | Pakistan vs Oman, Match 4, Asia Cup 2025 |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Date & Time | Friday, September 12, 8:00 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming | Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV (App & Website), & YuppTV (App & Website) |
PAK vs OMN Head-to-Head
This will be the first time Pakistan and Oman take on each other in T20Is.
Pitch Report
The dry surface at Dubai International Cricket Stadium traditionally offers help to the bowlers, ensuring that stroke-making becomes difficult, given the grip and hold of the ball after pitching. As the innings go on, it becomes good for the spinners, while in the early hours, seamers get to enjoy movement and bounce off the new ball.
Pakistan vs Oman – Match Analysis
Pakistan’s Strengths
Excellent recent form with 11 victories from 19 T20Is showcases consistent performance and a winning mentality. Recent tri-series triumph over Afghanistan demonstrates the ability to handle pressure situations and deliver in crucial knockout matches.
Experienced Asia Cup campaigning with two titles provides invaluable tournament knowledge and pressure-handling capabilities. Strong squad depth offers tactical flexibility with proven international performers across batting, bowling, and fielding departments for rotation options.
Pakistan’s Weaknesses
First international encounter creates uncertainty about Oman’s tactical approach and key players’ capabilities. Potential complacency against a debutant Associate nation could lead to preparation lapses and underestimation of motivated opposition seeking historic breakthrough performance.
Tournament opener pressure may affect natural rhythm and coordination, particularly if Oman delivers a disciplined bowling performance. Overconfidence from recent tri-series success might result in tactical complacency against determined underdogs playing career-defining cricket.
Oman’s Strengths
The Asia Cup debut provides tremendous motivation and a nothing-to-lose mentality for players seeking career-defining performances against established opposition. Successful qualification campaign demonstrates competitive capability with four group-stage victories showcasing tactical discipline and execution.
Historical first international creates a unique psychological advantage with Pakistan uncertain about the tactical approach and key players’ strengths. Underdog status eliminates pressure expectations, allowing freedom to play expansive cricket without fear of failure consequences.
Oman’s Weaknesses
Significant experience gap against Pakistan’s proven international performers requires near-perfect execution for realistic victory chances. Four months of competitive inactivity since the USA series defeat raises concerns about match fitness and tactical sharpness against quality opposition.
Limited Asia Cup experience creates a strategic disadvantage against Pakistan’s tournament expertise and pressure-handling capabilities. Recent series loss to USA highlights potential batting vulnerabilities against disciplined bowling attacks and pressure situations.
PAK vs OMN Predicted Playing XIs
Pakistan (PAK): Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Agha Salman, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Haris (WK), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
Oman (OMN): Jatinder Singh (c), Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Mohammed Nadeem, Ashish Odedara, Vinayak Shukla, Aryan Bisht, Sufyan Mehmood, Samay Shrivastava, Shakeel Ahmad, Hassnain Shah
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