In a nail-biting encounter at the Under-19 Asia Cup semi-finals, the UAE cricket team emerged victorious with a stunning 11-run win over Pakistan. The hero of the day was none other than Captain Aayan Afzal Khan, whose crucial knock of 55 runs off 57 balls set a competitive total for UAE in a low-scoring match.
UAE’s success was not only limited to batting as their strong bowling performance played a pivotal role. Pacers Obaid Rehman and Hardik Pai led the charge, claiming two wickets each. However, it was Ayman Ahamed who stole the show with his defining contributions, taking two crucial wickets towards the end, ultimately sealing the win for UAE.
The final face-off awaits UAE as they are set to take on Bangladesh, who secured a four-wicket victory over world champions India in the other semi-final match. Pakistan faced a challenging target of 194 in the semi-final, and despite a resilient 83-run partnership between Saad Baig and Azan Awais, the team crumbled after Baig’s dismissal.
Ammar Badami and Harshit Pai played significant roles in triggering Pakistan’s collapse, breaking partnerships and dismissing key batsmen. Two crucial run-outs further added to Pakistan’s struggles, leaving them at 121 for 7.
UAE’s disciplined bowling and strategic breakthroughs throughout the innings maintained relentless pressure on Pakistan, restricting their chances of recovery. Despite facing challenges against Pakistan’s consistent bowling attack, opener Aryansh Sharma’s contribution of 46 runs and the stabilizing partnership between Aayan Afzal Khan and Ethan D’Souza proved to be crucial for UAE in securing their spot in the final. Pakistan’s Ubaid Shah showcased an outstanding bowling performance, claiming four wickets during UAE’s batting innings, but it was not enough to prevent UAE’s march to the final.
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