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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 28 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 Singh and Ravisrinivasan 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 tone 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, India A’s powerful batting lineup ensured they coasted to victory with 28 balls to spare.
Player of the Match
Ayush Badoni was named Player of the Match for his match-winning knock.
India will now take on Afghanistan in the second semifinal on Friday, October 25.
