India lost another final game this time from the arch-rivals Pakistan in the ACC Emerging Asia Cup 2023 on Sunday. Meanwhile, the fans from both sides had their say on the social media as the Men in Green lifted the coveted trophy after defeating the Men in Blue by 128 runs.
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India A had invited Pakistan to bat first
Speaking about the match, India A won the toss and chose to bowl first. Pakistan A’s openers, Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan, got off to a roaring start, building an impressive partnership of 121 runs. The runs flowed effortlessly for Pakistan A in the beginning. However, India’s bowlers made a strong comeback during the middle overs, taking quick wickets and putting pressure on the opposition. Saim Ayub scored 59 runs, and Sahibzada Farhan contributed 65 runs before their dismissals.
India A’s bowlers managed to rattle Pakistan A’s middle order, reducing them from 183-2 to 183-5 in a flash. But, it was Tayyab Tahir’s heroics that turned the tide back in Pakistan’s favor. His remarkable innings of 108 runs off just 71 balls helped Pakistan A form a massive partnership of 126 runs for the 6th wicket with Mubasir Khan, propelling their total to an impressive 352 runs.
Chasing a total of 353 runs, India A batters got starts with the bat. However, none of them managed to have a big impact on the game. Opener Abhishek Sharma was impressive with the bat as he stroked a magnificent fifty. In the end, the Men in Green were the proud champs as they defeated India A by 128 runs.
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