ACC Emerging Teams T20 Asia Cup: India A Holds Off Pakistan Shaheens in Close Finish

Oman Cricket Academy, Oman – In a thrilling clash at the ACC Emerging Teams T20 Asia Cup, India A narrowly defeated Pakistan Shaheens by 7 runs, showcasing an exhilarating display of cricket that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Winning the toss, India A opted to bat first, setting a challenging target of 183 runs. The team posted a total of 183 for 8 in their 20 overs, with key contributions from their batsmen. Despite losing two wickets early, India A managed to build a strong innings.

In response, the Pakistani team fought hard but fell just short, finishing their innings at 176 for 7. Arafat Minhas led the charge with a solid 41 runs, supported by Yasir Khan’s 33 and Qasim Akram’s 27. However, Pakistan faced difficulties in the middle order, with Anshul Kamboj and Nishant both scoring only 3 runs, while Rask contributed a mere 2 runs.

The match highlighted the intense rivalry between the two teams, with both sides displaying skill and determination throughout. The close finish added to the excitement of the tournament, drawing significant attention from cricket fans.

In another match of the day, the UAE claimed victory over Oman by four wickets, further intensifying the competition in the Asia Cup.