Pakistan A Retain Emerging Asia Cup Title with 128-Run Win over India A

Pakistan A retained the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup title with a convincing 128-run win over India A in the final on Sunday.

Tayyab Tahir’s amazing 108 & Sufiyan Muqeem’s 3 wickets powered Pakistan ‘A’ to a big win against India ‘A’ in the finals of #ACCMensEmergingTeamsAsiaCup! Pakistan ‘A’ posted a total of 352. In reply, the India could only manage 224, but it was a valiant effort nonetheless! #ACC pic.twitter.com/ygesEuKHgT

— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) July 23, 2023

Batting first, Pakistan A posted a mammoth 352 for 8 in 50 overs thanks to a brilliant century from Tayyab Tahir. Tahir scored 108 off 71 balls, hitting 12 fours and four sixes.

In reply, India A were bowled out for 224 in 40 overs. Abhishek Sharma top-scored with 61, but no other Indian batsman made a significant contribution.

Pakistan A’s bowlers were led by Sufiyan Muqeem, who took 3 for 66, and Other (Mohammad Wasim Jr., Mehran Mumtaz, Arshad Iqbal), who took 2-2.

The win was Pakistan A’s second consecutive Emerging Asia Cup title.

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Throughout the tournament, Team Pakistan ‘A’ displayed sheer brilliance, showcasing their skills, strategic prowess, and true sportsmanship, setting a shining example for aspiring cricketers everywhere. #ACCMensEmergingTeamsAsiaCup #ACC pic.twitter.com/1bKDbjGGtX

— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) July 23, 2023