Afghanistan A caused a major upset by defeating India A by 20 runs in the semi-final of the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup. The Afghan opening duo of Zubaid Akbari and Sediqullah Atal set the tone with a huge partnership of 137 runs, followed by an explosive finish by Karim Janat. Despite a valiant effort by India's Ramandeep Singh, they couldn't chase down the mammoth target of 206 set by Afghanistan, securing their spot in the final.
The four teams competing in the semifinals of the 2024 ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup have been decided after a tough league-stage phase in Muscat, Oman. Sri Lanka and Afghanistan advanced from Group A, while India and Pakistan secured their spots from Group B. With India being the only unbeaten team in the semifinals, all eyes will be on the upcoming matches in the Al Amerat Cricket Ground.
The highly anticipated ACC Emerging Team Asia Cup 2024 semifinal match between India-A and Afghanistan-A is currently underway at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman. With the live score and updates exclusively available for Sportstar's subscribers, fans are urged to subscribe to catch all the action from the exciting clash. In the latest development, Afghanistan-A's Ghazanfar claimed his third wicket by dismissing Indian batsman Prabhsimran.
In a thrilling match at Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman, India A came out on top against Pakistan A in their first match of the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup. After winning the toss and electing to bat, India A posted a competitive total of 183 for 8 in 20 overs, with contributions from Tilak Varma, Prabhsimran Singh, and Abhishek Sharma. Despite a strong performance from Pakistan's bowlers, India managed to defend their total and clinch the win thanks to impressive bowling by Sufiyan Muqeem. This sets up an exciting journey for both teams in the tournament.
As India and Pakistan clash in the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup, both teams will be looking to secure a crucial win. With India having won over the arch-rivals in their previous encounter, Pakistan will be determined to exact revenge on their opponents. India, on the other hand, will be aiming to continue their winning momentum and take another step closer to the title.
The highly anticipated ACC Men's Emerging T20 Asia Cup is set to kick off on Friday with a double-header featuring Bangladesh A vs Hong Kong, China and Sri Lanka A vs Afghanistan A. This edition marks the tournament's switch to the T20 format and will be held at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground in Muscat. India A, led by Tilak Varma, will also be competing against arch-rivals Pakistan in the evening encounter on Saturday. While the tournament will not be broadcasted on any TV channel in India, fans can catch all the action live on the FanCode app and website.
As the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in the Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 draws closer, captain Mohammad Haris has revealed that discussing India in the team's dressing room is strictly prohibited. This statement has sparked curiosity and gained attention as the two countries have a history of intense sporting rivalries. While their rivalry often spills onto the field, Haris assures that Pakistan is focusing on all their opponents, including India, with equal importance.
Today's match between India and Sri Lanka at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup is a do-or-die situation for both teams as they fight to secure a spot in the knockout stages. With Sri Lanka having defeated India in the Asia Cup final earlier this year, there is added pressure for Harmanpreet Kaur's team to seek redemption. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, must win this match and their final group match to have any hope of advancing. The slow and low conditions of the pitch may prove to be a challenge, but both teams are determined to play their best cricket for a chance at victory.
The Sri Lankan cricket team delivered an impressive performance in the 2nd ODI against India, with leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay taking six wickets to secure a 32-run victory for his team. Despite a strong start from India's opening pair Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, Vandersay's spell brought back memories of Ajantha Mendis' six-for in the 2010 Asia Cup final. Sri Lanka's Charith Aslanka was also instrumental in the win, both with the bat and ball, helping his team take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
The former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed concerns over the safety of the Indian cricket team in Pakistan and believes they should not travel there for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Pakistan Cricket Board has scheduled for India to play all their matches in Lahore, but the Indian government and BCCI are unlikely to agree. Singh supports the BCCI's stance, stating that nothing is more important than the safety of the players. This could potentially lead to a hybrid-model tournament, similar to the Asia Cup 2023, where India played their matches in Sri Lanka.