India A vs Pakistan A Highlights, Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025: Pakistan A Outplay India A by 8 Wickets
In a stunning turnaround at the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 in Doha, Pakistan A outplayed India A by eight wickets, handing the fancied Indian side their first defeat of the tournament. Opting to field first, Pakistan A bowled out India A for just 136 after a strong start at 91/3 in the 10th over. In response, Pakistan A chased down the target of 137 with 40 balls to spare, cementing their second consecutive victory in the tournament.
Asia Cup Match Summary
India A looked in control after a quick start, with Naman Dhir and teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi making aggressive starts. Suryavanshi scored a 28-ball 45 while Dhir contributed a 20-ball 35. However, a dramatic collapse saw India A lose eight wickets for just 35 runs in the final 10 overs, giving Pakistan A the upper hand.
Key Performances
Maaz Sadaqat starred for Pakistan A, scoring an unbeaten 79 off 47 balls, including seven fours and four sixes. Sadaqat also chipped in with two wickets with his left-arm spin, highlighting his all-round contribution. Medium pacer Shahid Aziz was instrumental in triggering the Indian collapse, taking 3/24 in three overs, while Saad Masood and Sadaqat added two wickets each to tighten Pakistan’s grip on the game.
Turning Point
The match changed when Vaibhav Suryavanshi was caught at long-on after attempting another big shot. His dismissal shifted momentum firmly in Pakistan’s favour, and the disciplined bowling by Aziz, Masood, and Sadaqat left India A struggling to post a competitive total.
Pakistan A’s Chase
Chasing 137, Pakistan A started cautiously but steadily. Maaz Sadaqat anchored the innings, hitting boundaries consistently and remaining unbeaten. With smart batting and tight running between the wickets, Pakistan A reached the target comfortably, finishing the game with 40 balls to spare.
Post-Match Reactions
India A’s players expressed disappointment at the batting collapse, while Pakistan A celebrated a well-earned victory. The result demonstrated Pakistan A’s ability to recover from challenging situations and highlighted key young talents for both sides to watch in the tournament.
Conclusion
Pakistan A’s 8-wicket win over India A in the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 will be remembered for their clinical bowling and all-round performance from Maaz Sadaqat. India A will need to regroup and strengthen their middle and lower-order batting to avoid similar collapses in upcoming matches.
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