Tournament: Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 (1st Match, Group B)
Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM local / 12:00 PM IST / 6:30 AM GMT
Venue: West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha, Qatar
Toss: Not yet confirmed
Expected Playing XIs
Oman (Likely XI)
Based on squad announcement – final XI not yet confirmed
- Shuaib Al Balushi
- Wasim Ali
- Pruthvikumar Machhi
- Aryan Bisht
- Saishiv Narayan
- Hammad Mirza (Captain, Wicketkeeper)
- Muzahir Raza
- Jay Odedra
- Samay Shrivastava
- Zikria Islam
- Hassnain Shah
Source: Republic World, Outlook India squad lists
Pakistan Shaheens (Likely XI)
Based on squad announcement – final XI not yet confirmed
- Yasir Khan
- Mohammad Shahzad
- Irfan Khan (Captain)
- Mohammad Faiq
- Maaz Sadaqat
- Mubasir Khan
- Ghazi Ghori (Wicketkeeper)
- Saad Masood
- Ahmed Daniyal
- Sufiyan Muqeem
- Arafat Minhas
Source: Pakistan Cricket Board official announcement, CricketTimes
Note: These are likely XIs based on squad lists. Final playing elevens will be confirmed at the toss.
Pitch and Weather Report
The West End Park pitch in Doha has seen the average first innings score around 151 in 2025. Chasing teams have won about 51% of games, showing a small advantage for teams batting second. Spin bowlers get good help from the pitch, averaging 24 per wicket with an economy of 6.8, while fast bowlers average 25.2 but are more expensive at 7.9 runs per over.
The pitch might slow down later in the game, but with dew expected, chasing should not be too difficult.
Weather: Clear weather expected with temperatures around 26°C, humidity at 57%, and wind speed of 9.1 km/h. No rain expected during the match.
Players to Watch
| Team | Batter | Why Watch | Bowler | Why Watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oman | Wasim Ali | Wasim Ali is a very attacking batter with a T20I strike rate of 140.9, and his bowling has been economical at 5.6 runs per over | Samay Shrivastava | Samay Shrivastava is an attacking leg-spinner who has picked up 16 T20I wickets, averaging 24.75 per wicket |
| Oman | Aryan Bisht | Key middle-order batter | Jay Odedra | Jay Odedra is an all-rounder who bowls economically, going at just 6.9 runs per over in his T20I career |
| Pakistan Shaheens | Mohammad Faiq | Mohammad Faiq has scored 401 runs in seven games, averaging 100.25 with a strike rate of 194.66, including two hundreds and two fifties | Sufiyan Muqeem | Sufiyan Muqeem was one of Pakistan Shaheens’ leading bowlers in the last tournament with six wickets |
| Pakistan Shaheens | Irfan Khan (c) | Experienced middle-order batter leading the side | Ahmed Daniyal | Pakistan international bowler with experience |
Recent Form and What to Expect
Oman’s Journey:
Oman had a tough tournament in the last edition, losing all three games. Their batters struggled to score runs while their bowling also failed to make an impact. They will be looking to turn things around this year on home soil in Qatar.
Pakistan Shaheens’ Experience:
Pakistan Shaheens finished second in their group last time with two wins and one loss in three games, but lost to Sri Lanka A in the semi-final. Omair Yousuf was their leading run-scorer with 116 runs in four games, while Shahnawaz Dahani and Sufiyan Muqeem took six wickets each.
Match Prediction:
Pakistan Shaheens enter this match as clear favorites. The team has been selected with a blend of youth and experience, including dynamic all-rounders, attacking batters, and wicket-taking bowlers. With players like Mohammad Faiq in exceptional form and international experience in their ranks, Pakistan Shaheens should start their campaign with a win.
However, Oman will have the advantage of playing in familiar conditions in Qatar. If their batting lineup can click and spinners like Samay Shrivastava can exploit the pitch conditions, they could make this contest competitive.
Likely Winner: Pakistan Shaheens are expected to win comfortably, but Oman will fight hard on familiar territory.
Where to Watch
The match will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network (Sony Sports Ten 1 SD & HD) in India, with streaming available on Sony LIV.
Match Start Time: 11:30 AM Local / 12:00 PM IST / 6:30 AM GMT