DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Pakistan thumped Oman by 93 runs to begin its 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 was bundled out for 67 in 16.4 overs.

Haris struck seven fours and three sixes on his way to 50 off 32 balls.

Pakistan takes 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. He was 107 not out in June against Bangladesh at Lahore.

Opener Shahibzada Farhan (29) and Haris put on 85 off 64 balls to drive the innings.

Saim Ayub was out for a golden duck, as was s

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