India A Dominates Oman by Six Wickets in ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 Semifinals Entry Live Score Updates
India ‘A’ has advanced to the semifinals of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025. They achieved this by defeating Oman by six wickets at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha. This match, held on Tuesday, was crucial as it served as a virtual quarterfinal. With this victory, India ‘A’ joined the ranks of the Pakistan Shaheens in the semifinals.
Match Summary
Oman, batting first, set a modest target of 136 runs. They ended their innings at 135 for 7, a total deemed insufficient against a strong Indian side. India’s bowlers effectively restricted Oman, showcasing their skills throughout the match.
Oman’s Innings
- Captain Hammad Mirza contributed a quick 32 runs off 16 balls, hitting three fours and two sixes.
- Wasim Ali was the standout player for Oman, scoring 54 not out from 45 deliveries.
- Oman’s innings crumbled under pressure, with Karan Sonavale and Zikria Islam dismissed early.
- Leg-spinner Suyash Sharma excelled with figures of 2 for 12 in four overs.
- Gurjapneet Singh also took two crucial wickets in the later stages of the game.
India ‘A’s Response
Chasing a total of 136, India ‘A’ faced an early scare, losing two quick wickets. Openers Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Priyansh Arya were dismissed with the score at just 37 runs.
- Naman Dhir played a pivotal role by scoring 30 runs off 19 deliveries.
- Harsh Dubey was instrumental in the chase, finishing with an unbeaten 53 from 44 balls.
- The duo of Dubey and Nehal Wadhera formed a critical partnership, adding 66 runs for the fourth wicket.
- Wadhera made 23 runs off 24 balls, contributing to the team’s solid performance.
Conclusion
With a final score of 138 for 4 in just 17.5 overs, India ‘A’ sealed the match convincingly. Skipper Jitesh Sharma concluded the innings with a boundary, emphasizing the team’s dominance. With this victory, India ‘A’ seeks to maintain their momentum as they progress into the later stages of the tournament.