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India A vs Pakistan A Highlights, Emerging Asia Cup Final: Pakistan crush India by 128 runs to win the title

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jul 23, 2023, 22:10:34 IST

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India A vs Pakistan A Highlights, Emerging Asia Cup Final: Pakistan crush India by 128 runs to win the title

Ind A vs Pak A Live Score: Tayyab Tahir's exceptional hundred garnished Pakistan A's march to a commanding 128-run win over India A, for a second consecutive Emerging Teams Asia Cup title, on Sunday. Once Pakistan posted a mammoth 352 for eight courtesy Tahir's 108 off 71 balls (12x4s, 4x6s), the result was in no real doubt. India made a fist of it, but ended up at 224 all out in 40 overs to suffer their first defeat in this tournament.

16:27 (IST) Jul 23

200 comes up for Pakistan in 33.3 overs -- 200/5

16:20 (IST) Jul 23

OUT! Nishant Sindhu dismisses Mohammad Haris (2) | Pakistan 187/5 in 28.4 overs

16:08 (IST) Jul 23

OUT! Two in two for Riyan Parag, dismisses Qasim Akram for a duck | Pakistan 183/4 in 27.2 overs

16:04 (IST) Jul 23

OUT! Riyan Parag strikes to dismiss Omair Yousuf (35) | Pakistan 183/3 in 27.1 overs

16:00 (IST) Jul 23

Pakistan 183/2 after 27 overs

Omair Yousuf (35*) smashed two fours to score nine runs off Abhishek Sharma. Good one for Pakistan.

15:52 (IST) Jul 23

Pakistan 169/2 after 25 overs

At the half-way stage of their innings, Pakistan are in a very good situation, scoring runs at a very good rate. After losing the openers, Omair Yousuf (24*) and Tayyab Tahir (12*) have kept the scoring rate high for their team. Pakistan must be looking for a big total today in the summit clash.

15:41 (IST) Jul 23

OUT! Sahibzada Farhan run out for 65 (62) | Pakistan 146/2 in 21.1 overs

Big breakthrough for India. Both the set Pakistan openers are now back to the pavilion.

15:37 (IST) Jul 23

SIX! Nishant Sidhu gets the treatment from Farhan (65*). Pakistan not letting the run-scoring momentum die after Ayub's wicket. 146/1 after 41 overs.

15:34 (IST) Jul 23

Wicket-taker Manav continues to be expensive, as Yousuf sweeps him for a four. Pakistan 136/1 after 20 overs.

15:28 (IST) Jul 23

Omair Yousuf is the new batsman in. Pakistan 127/1 in 19 overs. Six bowlers used so far by India.

15:24 (IST) Jul 23

OUT! Manav Suthar strikes, right after Saib Ayub hit him for a six. Caught behind for 59. Pakistan A 121/1 in 17.2 overs. Farhan batting on 53.

15:21 (IST) Jul 23

17 overs gone. Pakistan 115 for no loss. Both Ayub and Farhan on 53 not out.

15:13 (IST) Jul 23

Half-centuries come up Saim Ayub (50* off 43 balls) and Sahibzada Farhan (51* off 51 balls). Pakistan 110/0 in 15.3 overs.

15:08 (IST) Jul 23

Hundred up for Pakistan!

Farhan brings up Pakistan's 100 with a SIX. End of 15 overs. Pakistan 103/0 (Ayub 46*, Farhan 48*)

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15:01 (IST) Jul 23

Ayub (43*) and Farhan (34*) seem to be in race to outscore each other. 12 runs off that Abhishek Sharma over. Pakistan 86/0 in 13 overs.

14:51 (IST) Jul 23

Ayub and Farhan take off-spinner Yuvrajsinh to the cleaners, hitting him for 16 runs in the over, including a six and two fours. Pakistan 69/0 in 10 overs. Ayub 32*, Farhan 28*.

14:45 (IST) Jul 23

Fifty comes up for Pakistan. 53/0 in 8.3 overs.Ayub batting on 27 and Farhan on 17..

14:39 (IST) Jul 23

The spinners have stemmed the flow of runs a little bit, but India need wickets. Pakistan 44/0 in 7 overs.

14:36 (IST) Jul 23

Off-spinner Yuvrajsinh Dodiya begins with a maiden. Pakistan 42/0 in 6 overs. Ayub 22*, Farhan 11*.

14:30 (IST) Jul 23

Change in bowling. Left-arm spinner Abhishek Sharma into the attack, and welcome by Ayub with a Four. That's a costly start by Sharma.

14:28 (IST) Jul 23

Hangargekar gets Saim Ayub caught, but it's No-Ball. How costly will it turn out to be? Thankfully the Free-Hit delivery doesn't go for runs. Pak 36/0 in 4 overs.

14:20 (IST) Jul 23

Farhan joins the fun. Hits Rana straight back for SIX. Second of the innings in just the third over. Pakistan 30/0.

14:15 (IST) Jul 23

Ayub measures Hangargekar and then hits him through the on-side off the fourth ball to for a FOUR. The rattled bowler concedes FIVE WIDES off the next delivery. Not the start India were looking for. Pakistan 22/0 in 2 overs.

14:11 (IST) Jul 23

Hangargekar opening bowling for India from the other end.

14:09 (IST) Jul 23

Ayub hits Rana for a massive six off the fourth ball of the match, forcing the Indian pacer to come round the wicket. But no help. This time a four through the covers, reminding of Saeed Anwar. The first over ends with a single. 13 runs off it. Pakistan 13/0.

14:07 (IST) Jul 23

Harshit Rana has opened bowling for India, delivering to Pakistan openers Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan

13:44 (IST) Jul 23

Pakistan Playing XI

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13:43 (IST) Jul 23

India Playing XI

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13:38 (IST) Jul 23

TOSS NEWS

India A have won the toss and elected to field first

12:56 (IST) Jul 23

But, India will believe that they have all the cards to nullify Pakistan's charge.

12:56 (IST) Jul 23

Hence, Pakistan would like to treat the setback in the league phase as a mere aberration and would be eager for an act of atonement.

12:56 (IST) Jul 23

All-rounder Mohammad Wasim, captain Mohammad Harris, opener Sahibzada Farhan and pacer Arshad Iqbal all have tasted international cricket. While players such as Amad Butt and Omair Yousuf have been proven performers in the PSL.

12:56 (IST) Jul 23

Having said that, underestimating Pakistan will be naïve. They are a talented side, and many of their players have considerable international and Pakistan Super League (PSL) experience behind them.

12:56 (IST) Jul 23

The semifinal against Bangladesh was a microcosm of that trait. India were bundled out for 211, a below-par total even on a sluggish R Premadasa Stadium pitch.

12:56 (IST) Jul 23

This crop of young Indian players carries a lot of flair in their approach, but beneath the flashiness bubbles a layer of stone-cold determination to win from any situation.

12:56 (IST) Jul 23

India will also draw confidence from the fact that they have already beaten Pakistan in the league stage.

12:56 (IST) Jul 23

Generally, it is tough to pick a favourite in the matches between India and Pakistan, but in this instance, the former stands out as the clear front-runner.

12:56 (IST) Jul 23

India A will be keen to assert their dominance in the Emerging Asia Cup tournament when they face Pakistan A in a potentially high-voltage summit clash on Sunday.

12:56 (IST) Jul 23

Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of ACC Emerging Asia Cup Final between India A and Pakistan A.

India A vs Pakistan A Highlights, Emerging Asia Cup Final: Pakistan crush India by 128 runs to win the title

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