In the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024, India A achieved a remarkable milestone by completing a hat-trick of victories, securing their place in the semi-finals. Their latest win came against Oman, reinforcing their dominance in the tournament. After defeating Pakistan A and the United Arab Emirates in their previous matches, India A showcased their strength once more, solidifying their reputation as a formidable team.Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024: Undefeated India A Thrashes Oman, Advances to Semi-Finals.
In the match against Oman, Oman opted to bat first and managed to post a total of 140 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. Mohammad Nadeem led the charge for Oman with a noteworthy innings of 41 runs, helping his team recover from a shaky start. Despite this effort, India A’s bowlers were effective, with Aaqib Khan, Nishant Sindhu, Ramandeep Singh, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, and Rasikh Dar Salam each taking a wicket, contributing to the team’s overall bowling performance. Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024: Undefeated India A Thrashes Oman, Advances to Semi-Finals.
However, the target of 141 runs proved to be insufficient to challenge India A’s batting lineup. The team, under the captaincy of Tilak Varma, chased down the target with ease, completing the run chase in just 15.2 overs. Ayush Badoni emerged as the standout performer for India A, scoring a rapid 51 runs off only 27 balls, providing the necessary momentum to secure the victory comfortably.
The playing XI for India A included notable players such as Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma (captain), Anuj Rawat (wicketkeeper), Nehal Wadhera, Ayush Badoni, Ramandeep Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Rahul Chahar, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Rasikh Dar Salam, and Aaqib Khan. Each player contributed to the team’s success, showcasing a well-rounded and cohesive unit. Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024: Undefeated India A Thrashes Oman, Advances to Semi-Finals.
Oman’s lineup featured Jatinder Singh as captain, along with key players such as Aamir Kaleem, Karan Sonavale, Wasim Ali, Hammad Mirza (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Nadeem, Sufyan Mehmood, Samay Shrivastava, Siddharth Bukkapatnam, Muzahir Raza, and Sandeep Goud. Despite their efforts, Oman struggled to keep pace with India A’s aggressive batting and strategic bowling.
With this victory, India A not only secured their semi-final berth but also demonstrated their capability to perform under pressure, marking them as one of the leading teams in the tournament. As they advance, the team looks poised to continue their winning streak and contend for the championship title in the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024.
