Pakistan begin Asia Cup with 93-run win over Oman

DUBAI: Pakistan thumped Oman by 93 runs to begin their Asia Cup campaign thanks to Mohammad Haris’ 66 off 43 balls at Dubai International Stadium on Friday. Pakistan scored 160-7 after opting to bat and Oman were bundled out for 67 in 16.4 overs. Haris struck seven fours and three sixes on his way to 50 off 32 balls. Pakistan take on India in the Twenty20 tournament’s most high profile clash on Sunday at the same venue. Haris crossed the 20-run mark in T20s for the first time in 12 innings. His best in 11 innings prior was 15 against Afghanistan in the preceding tri-series.

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