Dubai: Pakistan will begin their Asia Cup 2025 campaign today with a crucial Group A encounter against Oman at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

This marks Pakistan’s first match of the tournament and the first-ever T20 International (T20I) meeting between Pakistan and Oman, adding historic significance to the clash.

The game holds particular importance for Pakistan as they aim to build early momentum ahead of their much-anticipated clash with arch-rivals India scheduled two days later. A win today would not only give them a strong start but also boost morale going into the marquee showdown.

Pakistan Squad for Asia Cup 2025:

Salman Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (WK), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem.

Oman Squad for Asia Cup 2025:

Jatinder Singh (c), Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla, Sufyan Yousuf, Ashish Odedara, Aamir Kaleem, Mohammed Nadeem, Sufyan Mehmood, Aryan Bisht, Karan Sonavale, Zakariya Islam, Hassnain Shah, Faisal Shah, Muhammed Imran, Nadeem Khan, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava.

This fixture not only opens Pakistan’s campaign but also highlights the expanding footprint of cricket in the region, with Oman’s participation showcasing the growing competitiveness of associate nations in global tournaments.