Pakistan vs Oman Asia Cup 2025: Full Squads, Key Players, and Match Insights

Squad Lineups

Oman Squad

1. Jatinder Singh (c) – Batter
    
2. Aamir Kaleem – Middle-order batter
    
3. Aryan Bisht
    
4. Hammad Mirza – Wicketkeeper batter
    
5. Hassnain Shah – Bowler
    
6. Mohammad Nadeem – Allrounder
    
7. Muhammed Imran – Top-order batter
    
8. Nadeem Khan – Allrounder
    
9. Ashish Odedara – Allrounder
    
10. Shah Faisal – Bowler
     
11. Shakeel Ahmed – Bowler
     
12. Samay Shrivastava – Bowler
     
13. Vinayak Shukla – Wicketkeeper batter
     
14. Karan Sonavale – Batting allrounder
     
15. Sufyan Mehmood – Bowler
     
16. Sufyan Yousaf – Bowler
     
17. Zikria Islam – Bowler

Pakistan Squad

1. Salman Agha (c) – Allrounder
    
2. Abrar Ahmed – Bowler
    
3. Faheem Ashraf – Bowling allrounder
    
4. Fakhar Zaman – Opening batter
    
5. Haris Rauf – Bowler
    
6. Hasan Ali – Bowler
    
7. Hasan Nawaz – Top-order batter
    
8. Hussain Talat – Allrounder
    
9. Khushdil Shah – Allrounder
    
10. Mohammad Haris † – Wicketkeeper batter
     
11. Mohammad Nawaz – Allrounder
     
12. Mohammad Wasim – Bowler
     
13. Sahibzada Farhan – Middle-order batter
     
14. Saim Ayub – Top-order batter
     
15. Salman Mirza – Bowler
     
16. Shaheen Shah Afridi – Bowler
     
17. Sufiyan Muqeem – Bowler

What This Match Means

The participation of Oman in the Asia Cup is historic. Under the reliable Jatinder Singh, they are keen to assert themselves as one of the giants of Asian cricket. Pakistan, in its turn, is a country that comes in as a favorite with explosive batting, burning pace, and versatile all-rounders.

It is not merely a conflict of game, but the conflict of ambition and experience.

Batters to Watch

• Jatinder Singh (OMA) – 10 Matches • 289 Runs • Avg 28.9 • SR 131.36
  A consistent anchor who can play long innings and guide Oman’s chase.
   
• Aamir Kaleem (OMA) – 10 Matches • 212 Runs • Avg 26.5 • SR 133.33
  Reliable in the middle order, he brings balance and stability.
   
• Saim Ayub (PAK) – 10 Matches • 263 Runs • Avg 26.3 • SR 132.16
  Known for his aggressive starts, Ayub’s powerplay hitting could define Pakistan’s innings.
   
• Sahibzada Farhan (PAK) – 9 Matches • 217 Runs • Avg 24.11 • SR 140
  An impact player who accelerates quickly, dangerous in the middle overs

Bowlers to Watch

• Shakeel Ahmed (OMA) – 10 Matches • 11 Wickets • Econ 6.45 • SR 20.72
  Oman’s go-to bowler for breakthroughs, especially effective in the middle overs.
   
• Samay Shrivastava (OMA) – 7 Matches • 7 Wickets • Econ 7.57 • SR 19.71
  A promising young bowler who thrives under pressure.
   
• Mohammad Nawaz (PAK) – 10 Matches • 20 Wickets • Econ 6.43 • SR 9.8
  One of Pakistan’s most dependable all-rounders, delivering both with bat and ball.
   
• Saim Ayub (PAK) – 10 Matches • 7 Wickets • Econ 6.42 • SR 22.28
  Not just a batter, Ayub has shown surprising bowling potential, making him a true asset

Key Match Storylines

• Debutant’s Spirit: Oman will play with nothing to lose, a dangerous prospect for Pakistan.
   
• Pakistani Firepower: The Men in Green, including Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, and Saim Ayub, have firepower across departments.
   
• Tactical Balance: Oman’s reliance on all-rounders will be tested against Pakistan’s depth and variations.

It is not another group game; this is an opposition that could write history, and it is about the writing of history. Will Pakistan stamp its authority, or will Oman make its name with its well-known defeat? The responses will be presented live on Tapmad, where each ball has a story to tell.