Asia Cup 2025 Kicks Off: Pakistan Wins Toss and Bats First Against Oman in Dubai Thriller
Dubai, UAE: The excitement is building at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium as the Asia Cup 2025 gets underway. Pakistan captain Salman Agha called right at the toss and chose to bat first against Oman in their Group A opener on Friday. Both teams are making their tournament debut, sharing the group with heavyweights India and UAE.
Salman Agha looked confident after the toss. "We’re going to bat first," he said. "The pitch looks solid, and we want to pile on the runs to put pressure on Oman. Our team’s been on a roll for the last two-three months—we’ve stuck together since February and things are clicking. We’ve got three top spinners and three all-rounders in the mix. When we bat, we aim for big totals; when we bowl, we keep opponents to scores they can chase but struggle with."
Oman skipper Jatinder Singh, who would’ve preferred batting first, kept spirits high. "This is a huge moment for us—playing against Asia’s giants," he shared. "Six months back, building this team was tough, but the boys are fired up and ready to seize the chance. It’s a spin-heavy lineup, so we’re set for a battle."
Fans are buzzing about this Pakistan vs Oman clash in Asia Cup 2025, with Pakistan’s strong batting lineup facing Oman’s tricky spinners. Here’s how the teams stack up:
Oman Playing XI: Jatinder Singh (c), Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Shah Faisal, Hassnain Shah, Mohammad Nadeem, Zikria Islam, Sufyan Mehmood, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava.
Pakistan Playing XI: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed.
Keep an eye on the live action from Dubai International Cricket Stadium—will Pakistan set a daunting total in this Asia Cup Group A match? Stay tuned for updates on scores, highlights, and key moments from the tournament.
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