Ayush Badoni’s explosive 51 off 27 balls propelled India A to a commanding six-wicket win over Oman in the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup. Chasing Oman’s 140/5, India A reached the target in just 15.2 overs, with Badoni’s blistering knock backed by captain Tilak Varma’s composed 36 off 30 balls Ā¹ Ā².
This victory secured India A’s top spot in Group B with six points, setting up a semi-final clash against Afghanistan A Ā². Pakistan A, with four points, also qualified as Group B runners-up and will face Sri Lanka A in the semi-finals.
Oman’s innings was anchored by Mohammad Nadeem’s 41 off 49 balls and Hammad Mirza’s quickfire 28 off 15 balls. However, India A’s bowling attack, led by Sai Kishore (1/21) and Ramandeep Singh (1/2), kept Oman’s scoring in check Ā¹.
The semi-final lineup now features: