Asia Cup 2025: Iceland Cricket takes cheeky dig at Pakistan with 'underdog' comment earlier than conflict in opposition to Oman, units web ablaze

Iceland Cricket is understood for partaking in banter with prime groups and gamers within the sport. They’ve typically cracked the cricket fraternity up with their sense of humour. On Friday, September 12, Pakistan confronted Oman in a Group A conflict within the 2025 Asia Cup on the Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium. Forward of the conflict, Iceland Cricket acquired within the information with a social media submit.

Pakistan, who’re two-time Asia Cup winners, and champions of each T20 and ODI World Cups, got the ‘underdog’ tag by Iceland Cricket. Their social media submit caught the eye of the followers very quickly.

“We are going to all the time assist the underdog in cricket, and that’s the reason we’re totally behind Pakistan when taking over Oman at present,” Iceland Cricket wrote on their official ‘X’ account.

Later, Pakistan defeated Oman by 93 runs to open their account within the seventeenth version of the Asia Cup. Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha received the toss and opted to bat first. Whereas Saim Ayub was dismissed for a primary ball and Sahibzada Farhan may solely handle a run-a-ball 29, Mohammad Haris stole the present with a blistering half-century.

The 24-year-old smashed 66 off simply 43 balls, with the assistance of seven fours and three sixes. Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Nawaz additionally performed essential cameos for the Males in Inexperienced. In the meantime, Shah Faisal and Aamir Kaleem bagged three wickets apiece for Oman.

In reply, solely Hammad Mirza confirmed some battle for Oman. Jatinder Singh and Co. had been bowled out for 67 in 16.4 overs as Pakistan received convincingly. Ayub, Faheem Ashraf, and Sufiyan Muqeem took two wickets every. Haris received the Participant of the Match award for his heroic knock within the first innings.

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