KEY POINTS
- Pakistan Shaheens chased 137 in just 13.2 overs to seal a resounding Group B victory.
- Maaz Sadaqat starred with an unbeaten 79 off 47, leading a ruthless top-order assault.
- Shahid Aziz claimed 3 for 24 as India A were restricted to 136 despite early resistance.
DOHA, Qatar: Pakistan Shaheens delivered a commanding all-round performance to crush India A by eight wickets in their Asia Cup Rising Stars Group B clash on Sunday, chasing down 137 with remarkable ease and 40 balls to spare.
India A, sent in to bat, posted a modest 136 in 19 overs despite a fiery start from Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who smashed 45 off 28 balls.
Naman Dhir added a brisk 35, but regular strikes from the Shaheens’ bowlers halted any chance of momentum.
Shahid Aziz stood out with 3 for 24, while Saad Masood and Maaz Sadaqat chipped in with two wickets apiece, tightening the screws through the middle overs.
Pakistan’s chase was nothing short of dominant. Opener Maaz Sadaqat produced a career-defining innings, blasting an unbeaten 79 off just 47 balls, decorated with seven fours and four sixes.
His aggressive strokeplay set the tone early and kept India A under relentless pressure.
Though Pakistan lost Mohammad Naeem and Yasir Khan along the way, Sadaqat found strong support in Mohammad Faiq, whose controlled 16* ensured a smooth finish.
The Shaheens stormed to 137/2 in just 13.2 overs, securing one of their most emphatic wins of the tournament and reaffirming their status as Group B heavyweights.
