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India A secured a comprehensive 6-wicket win over Oman in Match 12 of the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024, held at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground on Wednesday. With this victory, India A continued its impressive run in the tournament, with Ayush Badoni’s outstanding performance being the highlight of the match.
Oman Innings
After electing to bat, Oman posted 140/5 in their 20 overs. Despite a solid start, their batting lineup struggled to maintain momentum. Mohammad Nadeem anchored the innings with 41 off 49 balls, while Hammad Mirza played a quickfire cameo, scoring 2♒8 off 15 deliveries, including two sixes. Jatinder Singh (17 off 13) and Wasim Ali (24 off 28) contributed, but Oman fell short of a more competitive total.
India A’s bowlers displayed a balanced attack, with Aaqib Khan, Rasikh Salam, Nishant Sindhu, Ramandeep Si✤ngh and Rꦡavisrinivasan Sai Kishore each picking up a wicket.
India A Innings
Chasing 141 for victory, India A comfortably reached the target in 15.2 overs, finishing at 146/4⛄. Ayush Badoni was the star of the show, smashing 51 off just 27 balls, including 6 fours and 2 sixes, guiding his team to a convincing win. He was well-supported by Tilak Varma, who contributed a solid 36* off 30 balls, and Abhishek Sharma, who set the to🅷ne early with a brisk 34 off 15 deliveries.
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Despite a few quick wickets from Oman’s bowlers, including one each for Jay Odedra, Karan Sonavale, Aamir Kaleem, and Sufyan Mehmood, Ind🐓ia A’s powerful batting lineup ensured they coasted to victory ♔with 28 balls to spare.
Player of the Match
A🥀yush Badoni was name🍃d Player of the Match for his match-winning knock.
India will now t༺ake on Afghanistan in the second semi♕final on Friday, October 25.
