Emerging Asia Cup 2024 : In the Emerging Asia Cup 2024 being played in Oman, the first semi-final match was played between Pakistan vs Sri Lanka on 25 October. Pakistan had to face defeat in this match. The journey of Pakistan, which had won the previous title, ended in the semi-finals this time. Sri Lanka made it to the final by defeating Pakistan by 7 wickets.
Sri Lanka won the match by 7 wickets
Pakistan cricket team did not make a big score while batting first. Except opener Omair Yusuf, no batsman could play a big innings. For Pakistan, Yusuf had scored 68 runs in 46 balls. Apart from 5 fours, he also hit 4 sixes. Apart from him, Haider Ali scored 14 runs. Pakistan appeared to be struggling during their batting. The team had scored 135 runs losing 9 wickets in 20 overs.
Chasing the target, Sri Lanka won the match in 16.3 overs with 7 wickets remaining. Opener Lahiru Udara played a stormy inning of 43 runs in 20 balls, while Ahan Wickramasinghe played an unbeaten inning of 52 runs in 46 balls. With this win, Sri Lanka has made its place in the final.
There may be a clash with India
In the second semi-final, India faces Afghanistan cricket team. In such a situation, India is a strong contender to reach the Emerging Asia Cup 2024 final. If the Indian team defeats Afghanistan in the semi-finals then it will play the final with Sri Lanka on October 27.
Pakistan had won the last title
Pakistan had won the title of Emerging Asia Cup 2023. The tournament was then played in Sri Lanka. Yash Dhull took over the captaincy of the Indian team. Pakistan had captured the title only by defeating India. This time Tilak Verma is taking command of the Indian team. Apart from them, star players like Abhishek Sharma, Ayush Badoni are participating. There are high expectations from the Indian team this time.
SRI LANKA BEAT PAKISTAN IN THE EMERGING ASIA CUP SEMI FINAL. 🇱🇰 pic.twitter.com/1uahbM0ZAn
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