After a dominant present within the league section, India A might be favourites to seal a spot within the remaining of the Emerging Asia Cup when it faces Bangladesh A within the semifinal right here on Friday.
The most refreshing side about India’s undefeated run to date within the event is that it has discovered a number of heroes in instances of want.
India might be hoping for an encore of that all-round present in opposition to a difficult and aggressive opponent in Bangladesh.
Pacer Harshit Rana (4/41) and captain Yash Dhull (108) have been India’s star performers in opposition to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in its event opener that it gained by eight wickets.
However, that function was taken over by left-arm spinner Nishant Sindhu (4/14) and openers B Sai Sudarshan (58) and Abhishek Sharma (87) in opposition to Nepal. India crushed Nepal by 9 wickets.
All-rounder Rajvardhan Hangarkekar, who’s the highest wicket-taker within the event with eight wickets, too had chipped in with three wickets in that match.
In a keenly anticipated match, India cantered residence in opposition to Pakistan by 8 wickets. In this match, Manav Suthar and Nikin Jose joined Sai Sudarshan and Hangarkekar as key gamers.
HIGHLIGHTS: India A vs Pakistan A Emerging Asia Cup
Hangarkekar grabbed 5 wickets (5/42) and Sai Sudarshan (104) slammed 100 to hog the headlines. But Nikin (53) and left-arm spinner Suthar (3/36) did the assist solid job to perfection.
However, Bangladesh is a no mere pushover.
After a defeat in opposition to Sri Lanka within the event opener, Bangladesh confirmed presence of thoughts to beat Oman and Afghanistan to achieve the final 4 stage.
Tanzid Hasan and Mahmudul Hasan spearheaded the batting, making 128 and 111 runs respectively, whereas pacer Tanzim Sakib led its bowling taking seven wickets.
Bangladesh will hope that the skilled Soumya Sarkar could make an affect in opposition to India.
India may also have an eye fixed on the primary semifinal by which Pakistan tackle hosts Sri Lanka.
Semifinals (Friday): Sri Lanka A vs Pakistan A, 10 AM IST India A vs Bangladesh A, 2 PM IST.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com