IND A Win By Seven Runs | India A vs Pakistan Shaheens Highlights of ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024: Tilak Varma and Co Secure Thrilling Victory Over Defending Champions

India A have beaten Pakistan Shaheens by 7 runs ! What a pulsating match it has been at the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024with India A defeating the defending champions! This game swayed to and fro but in the end, it was Tilak Varma and his men who have come out on top against Pakistan Shaheens. Choosing to bat first, India A posted a formidable score (183/8) and later, bowled and most importantly, fielded well to successfully defend the total. Pakistan Shaheens believed they could pull this off with Abdul Samad (25 runs off 15 balls) and Arafat Minhas (41 runs off 29 balls) playing quickfire knocks but India A prevailed in the end with an impressive all-round effort. For India A, Anshul Kamboj took three wickets as was the best bowler while Rasikh Salam and Nishant Sindhu grabbed two each. One of the highlights of the night was Ramandeep Singh's sensational one-handed catch. India A earlier had scored 183/8, riding on contributions from Tilak Varma (44 runs off 35 balls), Prabhsimran Singh (36 runs off 19 balls) and Abhishek Sharma (35 runs off 22 balls) among others. India A will take a lot of confidence from this win while Pakistan Shaheens will look to bounce back in their next game. 

India A win! What a match it has been and in the end, Tilak Varma and his men came out on top by seven runs in this thriller! India A have defeated the reigning champions and it is a winning start to their campaign at the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024!

OUT! Is that the game? Anshul Kamboj returns to the attack and dismisses Abdul Samad with the first ball off the 20th over with Abhishek Sharma taking the catch! India A's fielding has been absolute top-notch tonight! Abdul Samad c Abhishek Sharma b Anshul Kamboj 25(15) 

17 runs needed off the final over and the match could not have asked for a better finish! Who's winning this one? 

This match is headed for a very tense finish with Pakistan Shaheens needing 24 runs off the last two overs. Both these teams have fought hard and not allowed the other to run away with the contest. We have gotten one of the best games of the tournament in the very first appearance of both teams in this edition. Abdul Samad is key for Pakistan Shaheens while India A would aim at keeping things tight as much as possible. 

OUT! India A have broken the partnership with Rasikh Salam dismissing Arafat Minhas! The left-hander miscued one and Nehal Wadhera took a good catch. The umpires checked for a possible no-ball but it was deemed a legal delivery. What a game it has been as it swings in India's favour again! Arafat Minhas c Nehal Wadhera b Rasikh Salam 41(29)

Abdul Samad is turning it on here with Abdul Samad shifting the momentum in the favour of Pakistan Shaheens. He and Arafat Minhas will look to play some more big shots and keep this game alive for the defending champs.

OUT! India A have another wicket and it is that of Haider Ali, who has been deceived by a slower delivery. The ball by Rasikh Salam caught the edge of Haider Ali's bat and crashed into his stumps. India A are on top here and Haider Ali's tough time at the crease has come to an end. Haider Ali b Rasikh Salam 9(15)

The match is gearing up for a tense finish with 62 runs needed off 36 balls! Pakistan A would not have it easy but it is not impossible, given the standards of T20 cricket these days. 

Drinks! We are at the halfway mark in this run chase and it is India A who are on top, especially after that double-wicket over by Nishant Sindhu. Pakistan A have two relatively new batters out on the crease and India A will want to apply more pressure, making run-scoring very tough. We are in for an exciting 10 overs, so stay tuned!