India A Ramandeep‘s heroics fall short as Afghans set up final against Sri Lanka in ACC T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup
In the ACC T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup semifinal, Afghanistan A defeated India A by 20 runs, securing a spot in the final against Sri Lanka. Afghanistan A set a formidable target, scoring 206 runs, bolstered by a strong 137-run opening partnership.
India A struggled in their chase, managing only 186 runs despite Ramandeep Singh’s efforts. Afghanistan’s bowling attack proved effective, with key wickets falling at crucial moments. This victory marks a significant achievement for Afghanistan A, as they advance to their first final in this tournament, showcasing their growing prowess in emerging cricket.
Brief Scores:
Afghanistan A 206/4; 20 overs (Sediqullah Atal 83, Zubaid Akbari 64, Karim Janat 41; Rasikh Salam 3/25) bt India A 186/7; 20 overs (Ramandeep Singh 64) by 20 runs.