Pakistan and Oman are set to clash in the fourth match of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 12. This Group A encounter marks the beginning of Pakistan's campaign and a historic moment for Oman, making its debut in the Asia Cup.

Pakistan enters the tournament with confidence, fresh off a victory in the T20 Tri-Series against Afghanistan. Led by Salman Agha, Pakistan aims to leverage its strong form and fine-tune its strategy ahead of a highly anticipated match against India. The team is focusing on an aggressive approach, particularly utilizing spin bowlers, which is expected to be effective on the slow, turning pitches of the UAE. Key players to watch include Fakhar Zaman, known for his ability to play long innings, and Shaheen Afridi, whose impressive record in UAE conditions makes him a likely candidate to take wickets. The probable playing eleven includes Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Mohammad Haris, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, and Hasan Ali.

Oman, captained by Jatinder Singh, will be making their first appearance in a T20 International against Pakistan. While considered the underdogs, Oman will be eager to make a statement against a strong Pakistani side. The team includes a mix of experienced players and fresh talent, with four players without international experience: Zikria Islam, Sufyan Yousuf, Naseem Khan, and Faisal Shah. Jatinder Singh's experience will be crucial, and he is expected to open the batting alongside Aamir Kaleem. Oman's bowling attack features several slower bowlers, including Aryan Bisht, Shakeel Ahmed, and Samay Shrivastava, with Mohammad Imran leading the pace attack. The probable playing eleven consists of Jatinder Singh (c), Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Mohammed Nadeem, Ashish Odedera, Vinayak Shukla, Aryan Bisht, Sufyan Mehmood, Samay Shrivastava, Shakeel Ahmad, and Hassnain Shah.

This match marks the first-ever T20 International encounter between Pakistan and Oman. Pakistan has a balanced record in the T20 Asia Cup, with five wins and five losses in ten matches. In contrast, Oman has played only three T20 Asia Cup games, with one win and two losses.

The Dubai International Stadium is known for its spin-friendly surface, which may assist spinners as the game progresses. The average first-innings score at this venue is around 144. Out of 95 T20Is played here, teams batting first have won 46 times, while teams chasing have won 48 times.

The match is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM IST. Live telecast will be available on the Sony Sports Network in India, with live streaming on the Sony Liv app and FanCode. The toss is scheduled for 7:30 PM IST.