• Pakistan Shaheens cruised to an eight-wicket victory over India A in the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025.

  • Maaz Sadaqat’s all-round excellence was pivotal in dismantling India A and earning him Player of the Match honors.

Fans react as Maaz Sadaqat’s all-round performance propels Pakistan A to a dominant win over India A in the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025
Fans react as Maaz Sadaqat’s spectacular all-round performance propels Pakistan A to a dominant win over India A in the 2025 Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 (Image source: X)

Maaz Sadaqat’s all-round brilliance steered Pakistan Shaheens to a dominating eight-wicket win over India A in the sixth match of Group B at the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025, played at the Lusail Stadium in Doha on Sunday. The contest showcased high-quality cricket as Pakistan’s young talents stamped their authority, inflicting a comprehensive defeat on the Indian side in this much-anticipated encounter.

Maaz Sadaqat leads the charge as Pakistan A overpower India A

India A, electing to bat first under the lights, struggled to build enduring partnerships against a disciplined Shaheens bowling attack. Vaibhav Suryavanshi provided some early momentum with a brisk 45 from 28 deliveries, peppered with five fours and three sixes, while Naman Dhir’s explosive 35 off 20 balls injected brief life into the middle overs. However, wickets tumbled at critical junctures. Sadaqat, the star of the night, struck pivotal blows, first removing skipper Jitesh Sharma and then accounting for Nehal Wadhera, ending with figures of 2/12 from three overs at a miserly economy of 4.00. Shahid Aziz, with 3/24, complimented Sadaqat as India A finished with a modest 136 in 19 overs.

Sadaqat’s brilliance was not confined to his bowling. Chasing a target of 137, the left-handed opener unfurled a masterclass in controlled aggression. He brought up a rapid fifty off just 31 balls, eventually finishing with a sublime, unbeaten 79 from 47 balls, striking seven boundaries and clearing the ropes four times. His partnership with Mohammad Naeem (14 off 10) set the platform before Yasir Khan (11 off 9) chipped in briefly. Sadaqat’s prowess ensured that the chase was never in doubt, and his composed finish, alongside Mohammad Faiq (16* off 14), led the Shaheens across the line in just 13.2 overs, with a commanding 40 balls to spare.

Pakistan A’s commanding victory over India A

The match flow highlighted Pakistan Shaheens’ strategic superiority. India A faltered after losing Priyansh Arya early, and despite flashes of brilliance from Suryavanshi and Dhir, the middle order collapsed under mounting pressure. Maidens and dot balls built by Pakistan’s spinners and pacers resulted in a scoring rate drop post the ninth over. Shaheens’ disciplined bowling saw wickets fall regularly, especially in death overs, triggering an Indian collapse from 91/2 to 136 all out.

Taking guard for the chase, Shaheens looked intent from ball one. Sadaqat’s fifty—reached off 31 balls—set the tone, and the chase became a formality as India’s bowlers failed to pose any serious threat. The Shaheens’ openers motored along at a run-rate exceeding 10, exploiting loose deliveries and capitalizing on extras. Extras (17 runs), including 13 wides, further dented India’s defense and underscored their bowling indiscipline. Pakistan reached 137/2 in just 13.2 overs, stamping one of the tournament’s most emphatic wins.

Sadaqat, deservedly named Player of the Match for his 79* and two crucial wickets, exemplified Pakistan’s rising talent. The win not only solidified Shaheens’ position atop Group B but also sent a strong message to rivals ahead of the knockout stage at the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025.

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