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Pakistan Shaheens Crush Oman by 40 Runs in Asia Cup Rising Stars Opener
16 Nov
Summary
- Maaz Sadaqat's unbeaten 96 powers Pakistan Shaheens to 220-4
- Ubaid Shah takes 3 wickets as Oman bowled out for 180
- Pakistan Shaheens win convincingly ahead of matches against India 'A' and UAE
In their opening match of the 2025 Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament, the Pakistan Shaheens secured a comprehensive 40-run victory over Oman on November 10, 2025. Batting first, the Shaheens were led by a scintillating unbeaten 96 from left-handed opener Maaz Sadaqat, who anchored the innings and helped the team post an imposing total of 220-4 in their 20 overs.
Oman's bowlers struggled to contain the Shaheens' batters, with captain Muhammad Irfan Khan also contributing a brisk 44 off just 21 balls. In the chase, Oman never managed to gain momentum, despite a fighting half-century from Zikria Islam. The Shaheens' bowlers, led by Ubaid Shah's 3-29, restricted Oman to 180-9, sealing a dominant win for the Pakistani side.
This victory puts the Pakistan Shaheens in a strong position in Group B, ahead of their upcoming matches against India 'A' on November 16 and the UAE on November 18. The team will look to build on this impressive start and continue their campaign in the prestigious Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament.
