Mohammed Haris has started his Asia Cup 2025 on a high note with a brilliant batting performance in Dubai on Friday. Against Oman, Haris gave a show to the fans with a decent half-century batting first. The keeper batter's performance is a sign of good things to come for the Men in Green ahead of the IND vs PAK showdown. Pakistan have switched from old-timers Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan in a move that has sparked widespread debate. Coach Mike Hesson has taken a pretty aggressive stance, with Rizwan making way for Mohammed Haris. The decision made many raise an eyebrow, considering the right-hander scored just 33 runs in 5 games in the last UAE tri-series. But by the Asia Cup 2025, Pakistan have benefited from their belief in Haris. The 24-year-old spearheaded Pakistan's attack in Dubai, consistently finding space. It was his first T20I half-century to accompany his lone century in 29 games. Haris did most of the scoring, finally being bowled out for 67 off 44. He adorned his innings with 7 boundaries and 3 sixes. Also Read: 2025 Asia Cup ticket prices reduced after seats stayed unsold Pakistan and head coach Mike Hesson value Haris' highly. During the PSL 2025, he made 247 runs in 10 matches with a strike rate of 148.79. Some runs on his name would give a massive confidence boost before the IND vs PAK match. The 24-year-old will prove crucial with his six-hitting against the likes of Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy. Mohammed Haris' bold strategy has added a new dimension to the top for Pakistan, and his game-changing knock against Oman couldn't have arrived at a more opportune moment. As the highly anticipated battle against India looms next, Haris' return to form is a huge boost for coach Mike Hesson and the Men in Green. If he keeps it going, Pakistan's roll of the dice to trust youth over experience could just pay dividends richly.