Pakistan (160/7) defeat Oman (67) empathically by a big margin of 93 runs in their opening match of Asia Cup 2025

[Nasty Naz]

Hope this means we can stop using Haris at number 7 or whatever crazy lower order they had him batting. Just leave him at 3.

 

[RehanG]

Said this before haris at 3 has always performed

Wasim is so bad at commentary.

 

[Justcrazy]

50 for Harris

 

[G0rmintAunty]

Wrist slitters have disappeared now.

Pointing out the obvious isn't wrist slitting, even a broken clock is right twice a day. This will end in tears sooner rather than later. However us beggars cannot also be choosers obviously.

 

[Asif321]

Celebrating 50 against Oman shows how much pressure he must have been under

 

[sweep_shot]

Dropped catch. It also went for four.

 

[Asif321]

Sahibzada been total crap today .needs to get out now

 

[kingusama92]

This is why it never made sense to play him at #7. If you're going to play him, you play him in the top order.

 

[Asif321]

Hesson himself coming out on pitch at drinks break . Seems pitai for Farhan

 

[AZulfi]

Not the most fluent 50 but Haris needed this badly.

 

[Rana]

The best thing about Oman is everyone will get a bat and a bowl

 

[prash88]

Haris cemented his spot at no 3. Fakhar struggles against spin, but his entry point will be when spinners are operating...

 

[PAKFAN12]

This is why it never made sense to play him at #7. If you're going to play him, you play him in the top order.

He is playing against Oman. Wait for big games

 

[Greenstorm]

Pointing out the obvious isn't wrist slitting, even a broken clock is right twice a day. This will end in tears sooner rather than later. However us beggars cannot also be choosers obviously.

Found one.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

I'm not sure what was the point of sending Haris down the order. Especially when Fakhar has a proven track-record of doing well at 4.

 

[Rana]

Not the most fluent 50 but Haris needed this badly.

Oh chal mama it’s more fluent than Rizwan’s 55* off 50 balls against Canada

 

[Greenstorm]

Farhan is playing Babaresque innings here.

 

[sweep_shot]

PAK - 85/1 (10 overs).

Drinks break.

"Dil Dil Pakistan" is being played at the ground.

 

[Asif321]

Gabru Hassan should be sent next

 

[AZulfi]

85/1 at the halfway mark

Should aim for 200 now

 

[Asif321]

Farhan is playing Babaresque innings here.

Worst than that . He should hit out

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

He is playing against Oman. Wait for big games

Why is everyone hoping for him to fail? I don't get it.

 

[Greenstorm]

Worst than that . He should hit out

He will after drinks break.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

As much as I want Haris to succeed, I won’t think much of this innings today since it’s against Oman.

He needs to be persisted with for the next 5 years and playing at 3. I genuinely think he’ll do well in SA, Eng and Aus.

 

[saabir]

This boy harris is little dynamite. Being a small guy can hit big sixes on leg side. I remember at no.3 he played a very important cameo against South Africa that too against Rabada and co on bouncy Australian pitches. Looks like he enjoy no 3 spot. Good to see he is back in form

 

[Justcrazy]

85 . 1

60 balls to go , Pakistan need to taken calculated risks here

 

[Asif321]

Saim must be sad

 

[RehanG]

Farhan is wasting balls and time.

 

[AZulfi]

Oh chal mama it’s more fluent than Rizwan’s 55* off 50 balls against Canada

Oh chal mama it’s more fluent than Rizwan’s 55* off 50 balls against Canada

Haris fanboy, Wait until he plays against better teams

I think Rizwan also comes in your dreams! Such an unhealthy obsession..

 

[Asif321]

Finally misery ends . Worst innings for Farhan

 

[RidiculousMan]

I don't see Farhan surviving till WT20

 

[sweep_shot]

All associates have been under-par this Asia Cup.

I think for next edition, they should have only 1 associate (like it was before).

 

[Farabi]

Strange innings this from Farhan. Usually doesn’t waste time, but that’s not the brand of cricket we signed up for.
We are backing a philosophy and brand. Not names.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Farhan's misery comes to an end. He will have to improve his game against spin because he's about to face alot of it in two days.

 

[Rana]

Haris fanboy, Wait until he plays against better teams

I think Rizwan also comes in your dreams! Such an unhealthy obsession..

I support Pakistan unlike Misbah fans

 

[sweep_shot]

Gone.

Farhan is out.

89/2.

 

[saabir]

Farhan struggling in this pitch. Not a good pitch for T20 . Saim was unlucky ball kept really low. I think pakistan doing good in this pitch. They are in course to post 180 which is good total in this pitch. Pitch will get better in 2nd half.

 

[Omer2002]

Saim must be sad

naah i think he is finished since his injury return not been teh same only thing keeping him in is his extra bowling

 

[msb314]

Thanks for nothing Farhan

 

[gazza619]

Not a good knock by Farhan. If you feel pressure against Oman then you need to revisit your career choice,

 

[Rana]

Strange innings this from Farhan. Usually doesn’t waste time, but that’s not the brand of cricket we signed up for.
We are backing a philosophy and brand. Not names.

He wasn’t getting in with the pace of the pitch

No problem

We back him. He is our boss opener

 

[Nasty Naz]

Farhan giving Shehzad vibes of being a dot king. Has the shots and power but far too many dots.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

85 . 1

60 balls to go , Pakistan need to taken calculated risks here

what calculated risks? Pak should have been able to Score 200. so far it has nt been good performance

 

[sweep_shot]

PAK - 89/2 (11 overs).

Fakhar is at the crease.

 

[Rana]

Not a good knock by Farhan. If you feel pressure against Oman then you need to revisit your career choice,

You didn’t say that when Babar scored 43 off 44 against USA did you?

 

[Raja Ishtiaq]

Decent innings by Haris but look at the opposition. Lol

You need the experienced proven players against the likes of India

 

[followed]

Farhan is really poor. He is like his feet are stuck in cement.
29 off 29 against mighty oman. He is not better than zimbo and Rizwan legside.

 

[Rana]

The amount of double standards these RizBar freshies have is amazing

 

[Asif321]

Harris at 3 pushes Salman to 5 . Agha sacrificing himself for sake of his player confidence. These small things matter which our golden hyped legends never did

 

[Farabi]

He wasn’t getting in with the pace of the pitch

No problem

We back him. He is our boss opener

i still back him as this is a one off! Usually, he doesn’t waste time.

 

[khyberlion]

Strange innings this from Farhan. Usually doesn’t waste time, but that’s not the brand of cricket we signed up for.
We are backing a philosophy and brand. Not names.

He's a limited batter. I called it a while ago.

 

[Ali Active]

Harris at 3 pushes Salman to 5 . Agha sacrificing himself for sake of his player confidence. These small things matter which our golden hyped legends never did

good point

 

[PAKFAN12]

Why is everyone hoping for him to fail? I don't get it.

I do not evaluate players based on their performance against weaker teams.

 

[Ali Active]

He's a limited batter. I called it a while ago.

naahhhh

 

[topspin]

The amount of double standards these RizBar freshies have is amazing

I'm really enjoying this innings from Haris.

I haven't been watching many Pakistan games because of the Rizbar eyesore show.

Thank you once again for opening our eyes on the Rizbar scam and for spotting out all the Rizbar-tards on here.

 

[RidiculousMan]

The amount of double standards these RizBar freshies have is amazing

I'm not even reading comments, just enjoying the innings

 

[sweep_shot]

PAK - 98/2 (12 overs).

 

[Rajdeep]

India should have batted first the other day as well. Pakistan has done the right thing here.

Net Run rate 10 leke kya faida? @Devadwal

 

[Asif321]

Agha reminds me bit of Sarfraz in his attitude and style of captaincy . Full of passion and sacrifices.

 

[Asif321]

Gone Harris

 

[RidiculousMan]

Kaleem the dream strikes again. He is on song today.

 

[RyanRyan10]

Haris is here to stay

 

[sweep_shot]

Haris is on 66* from 43 balls.

 

[topspin]

DAMN

Well played Haris.

To all the blind Babar and Rizwan fans, this is what you call a match winning innings.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Some chancer probably has Haris as Captain in their XI

 

[sweep_shot]

Haris is out.

PAK - 102/3 (12.5 overs).

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

I do not evaluate players based on their performance against weaker teams.

Haris's introduction to international cricket was cutting Rabada over third man for six in a must-win World Cup match against South Africa. He ended up playing a match-turning knock in a match that Pakistan won.

I would much rather see someone with talent and intent get the long rope (even if he fails numerous times in the process) then have someone in that position who is incapable of batting according to the modern requirements of T20 cricket.

 

[Asif321]

Harris had 100 on plate there but he chose to stay aggressive !

 

[Greenstorm]

Missed out on a century.

 

[adi_62941]

No chance these batters can score any decent total against indian spin bowlers. I said no chance

 

[RidiculousMan]

Oman players look more competent and fitter than HK

 

[prash88]

Agha mug gone

 

[RidiculousMan]

Kaleem the dream with his 3rd has triggered a collapse. Pakistan in trouble

 

[Asif321]

lol what was that

 

[RyanRyan10]

Faheem should have been promoted

 

[sweep_shot]

Oman players look more competent and fitter than HK

Yeah.

HK players are fatties.

 

[RidiculousMan]

lol what was that

unprepared shot.

 

[Greenstorm]

Haris's introduction to international cricket was cutting Rabada over third man for six in a must-win World Cup match against South Africa. He ended up playing a match-turning knock and Pakistan won.

I would much rather see someone with intent get the long rope (even if he fails numerous times in the process) then have someone who is incapable of batting according to the modern requirements of T20 cricket.

His innings in Semifinal was also crucial where he hit a six and a four against Lockie Ferguson ! We rarely see such daleri from Pakistani youngsters.

 

[sweep_shot]

Another wicket.

Agha is out for a duck. Kaleem is on a hat-trick.

102/4 (13 overs).

 

[Asif321]

No chance these batters can score any decent total against indian spin bowlers. I said no chance

Top 3 are very vulnerable at the moment won’t be surprised with 10/3 vs India .