ACC Emerging Asia Cup: Stars of India A vs Pakistan A

The high-voltage game between India vs Pakistan is always a blockbuster. The rivalry between the two sides has always been intense. Yesterday, in the ACC Emerging Asia Cup, India A comfortably defeated Pakistan A by eight wickets to top their group. There wasn’t any player who had played any international cricket in the India A lineup. At the same time, in the Pakistan A team, there were many players who had the experience of playing in the senior international team.

Pakistan A team’s captain, Mohammad Haris has played five ODIs and nine T20Is while right-arm fast bowler, Mohammad Wasim has played two tests, 14 ODIs and 27 T20Is. Players like Shahnawaz Dahani, Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan too have international experience with the Pakistan side.

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Here is a look at some of the star performers from India A in their win over Pakistan A:

Sai Sudharsan

21-year-old, Sai Sudharsan has been getting attention from a lot of cricket fans and experts since his debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Yesterday, against Pakistan A he added yet another feather to his cap. The young top-order batter scored a scintillating century. Sudharsan scored 104 runs in just 110 balls. His knock included 10 fours and three sixes. He has been in great form in the IPL as well in the 13 games he has played for Gujarat Titans so far he has scored 507 runs at an average of 46.09 and at a strike rate of 137.03. He even scored 96 runs in the IPL 2023 finals against Chennai Super Kings.

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Rajvardhan Hangargekar

Rajvardhan Hangargekar has been impressive since his U-19 days. Hangargekar picked up a 5-wicket haul in the first innings which helped India A in restricting Pakistan A to a low total of just 205. He was provided great support by his bowling partner Harshiy Rana who went wicketless. Rana helped in putting the batters under immense pressure with constant dot balls. Hangargekar’s wickets included opener Saim Ayub for an 11-ball duck, Omair Yousuf for a 4-ball duck, Qasim Akram, Mohammad Wasim and Shahnawaz Dahani

Manav Suthar

Manav Suthar was playing just his third List A match against Pakistan A. He recorded his best bowling figures yesterday as he picked up three wickets while conceding just 36 runs. The left-arm spinner dismissed Haseebullah Khan, Kamran Ghulam and captain Mohammad Haris.

Nikin Jose

After opener Abhishek Sharma was dismissed, Nikin Jose scored a half-century and shared a great 99-run stand for the second wicket with Sudharsan to seal the victory for the Indian side. Jose’s knock of 53 runs included seven fours.

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