Mohammed Haris has begun his Asia Cup 2025 in style with a stunning batting display in Dubai on Friday. Facing Oman, Haris put on a show for the crowd with a fine half-century batting first. The keeper batter’s form bodes well for the Men in Green, with the IND vs PAK clash on the horizon.
Mohammad Haris punishes hapless Oman, warning signs for India
Pakistan have moved away from stalwarts Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan in a tactic that has ignited a lot of debate. Coach Mike Hesson has adopted a rather aggressive approach, with Rizwan replaced by Mohammed Haris. The move raised eyebrows given the right-hander only managed 33 runs in 5 games in the recent UAE tri-series.
However, come the Asia Cup 2025, Pakistan have reaped rewards of their faith in Haris. The 24-year-old led Pakistan’s assault in Dubai, regularly finding gaps. It was his maiden T20I fifty to go along with his solitary century in 29 innings. Haris managed the bulk of the scoring, eventually dismissed for 67 off 44 balls. He laced his innings with 7 boundaries and 3 sixes.
Pakistan and head coach Mike Hesson rate Haris’ highly. In the PSL 2025, he scored 247 runs in 10 games, striking at 148.79. Some runs under his belt would be a huge confidence boost ahead of the IND vs PAK game. The 24-year-old will be key with his six-hitting against the likes of Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy.
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