India A vs Afghanistan A Highlights, ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024: Afghanistan A Upsets India A by 20 Runs to Reach Final
Afghanistan A pulled off a stunning 20-run victory over India A in the semi-final of the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024. Opting to bat first, Afghan openers Zubaid Akbari (64) and Sediqullah Atal (83) built a solid 137-run partnership. Karim Janat provided a strong finish with a rapid 41 off 20 balls, setting a challenging total of 206. In response, India faced setbacks early on, losing Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh, and captain Tilak Varma in the powerplay. Ramandeep Singh’s valiant 64 wasn’t enough as India fell short, ending at 186/7. This result propels Afghanistan A into the tournament final.
Despite the loss, India A has several positives to carry forward, including impressive performances by Abhishek Sharma, Ramandeep Singh, and Rasikh Salam Dar. With promising skills showcased, these young players are expected to make headlines as the IPL auction approaches.
