In Colombo’s current ACC Emerging Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan A defeated Sri Lanka A by a score of 60 runs to win the first semi-final.
The Men in Green, who chose to bat first, showed great performance and talent to compile 322 runs in their 50 overs.
As the featured performer, Omar Yousuf dazzled the audience with a stunning 88-run innings with boundaries and a majestic six.
Mohammad Haris who is representing the team as a captain made an important contribution to making a good total. Haris played an amazing inning of 52 runs in just 43 deliveries, which included 5 boundaries.
Along with Haris, Batter Mubashir Khan played an important role by contributing 42 runs off 45 balls, 2 fours, and 2 sixes were hit by Mubashir and added to a total of 322 runs.
Arshad Iqbal became the bowler of the day by showcasing his brilliant skill he clinched 5 wickets for the pakistan team and emerged as a hero.
Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 60 runs to go to the Emerging Asia Cup final. Iqbal finishes up his five-wicket haul with a flawless Yorker that removed Samara Koon’s stumps.
In 45.4 overs, Sri Lanka A was bowled out for 262. In the grand final on Sunday, Pakistan will now play against India A in the Emerging Asia Cup 2023.
.@ArshadIqbal32 is delighted with his performance in the win over Sri Lanka A#BackTheBoysInGreen | #ACCMensEmergingTeamsAsiaCup pic.twitter.com/ixisavGYfL
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 21, 2023