Overview
- This is a Group A matchup and the first-ever T20I meeting between Pakistan and Oman.
- Scheduling details conflict across outlets: The Indian Express lists Sept 11 in Abu Dhabi at 8:00 PM IST, while CricketAddictor lists Sept 12 in Dubai at 8:00 PM IST.
- Indian viewers can watch on Sony Sports Network channels, with live streaming on SonyLIV, and some reports also cite FanCode for streaming.
- Previews point to hot, dry weather with no rain forecast, a slow surface aiding spinners, potential early help for pacers, and a par score projected around 170–180 if dew stays minimal.
- Analyst expectations favor Pakistan after a tri-series title over Afghanistan that featured a Mohammad Nawaz hat-trick, though Oman view the opener as a chance to test themselves against higher-ranked opposition.