Mohammad Haris hit a return-to-form half-century before bowlers routed Oman as Pakistan opened their Asia Cup campaign with a 93-run win over Oman in Dubai.

Haris anchored the innings on Friday with a 43-ball 66 spiced with seven boundaries and three sixes as Pakistan scored a below-par 160-7 against Asia Cup first-timers .

But spinners Sufiyan Muqeem (2-7) and Saim Ayub (2-8) and seamer Faheem Ashraf (2-6) atoned for unimpressive batting as Oman, comprising six expats from Pakistan, folded for 67 in 16.4 overs.

Hammad Mirza, top-scored with 27 off 23 balls which contained a six and three boundaries.

Earlier, Oman’s spinner Aamir Kaleem (3-31) and pacer Shah Faisal grabbed (3-34) and kept Pakistan batters under control.

It was Haris who helped Pakistan, who won the toss and batted,

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