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DUBAI: Pakistan wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Haris opened up after playing an impressive knock against Oman in the fourth fixture of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025 here at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Haris anchored Pakistan with a sparkling 66 off 43 balls, which lifted them to a 160-run total in their 20 overs. His innings was laced with three maximums and seven boundaries.
After Saim Ayub’s departure in the opening over for a golden duck, Mohammad Haris paired with Sahibzada Farhan to steady Pakistan’s innings.
The duo stitched an 85-run partnership from 64 balls, which eventually lifted them out of trouble.
In reply, Oman faltered in the chase and were eventually bowled for a modest 67 runs in 16.4 overs.
For Pakistan, Sufiyan Muqeem, Faheem Ashraf, and Saim Ayub picked up two wickets each.
Speaking in the post-match presentation, Mohammad Haris reflected on his knock and the conditions for batting.
“Feeling very good. Much-needed innings for me and my side, happy to contribute. When we came here, it was looking good and flat. But when we batted, we were struggling. Good to post that total,” he said.
Haris was promoted to the number three spot after having a lean run while playing down the order. The right-handed batter shed light on his promotion and emphasized team contribution.
“Whatever the team demands, I can accommodate. Even if they ask me to bat at 10, I will be happy to do it. That was what I was doing from last 5-6 years for Pakistan and in the PSL. That is what I like. The skipper also told us to be aggressive, ” he concluded.
Pakistan will now face arch-rivals India in the Asia Cup 2025 high-intensity clash on Sunday, September 14.
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