The excitement is at its peak as the ACC Men’s Emerging Cup 2023 final between India A and Pakistan A is set to unfold at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on July 23. The two fierce rivals will battle it out to claim the prestigious title. India A has been on an impressive winning streak with four consecutive victories, while Pakistan A has shown glimpses of brilliance, winning three out of four matches, with their only loss coming against India A.
India A vs Pakistan A, Final
ACC Mens Emerging Teams Asia Cup, 23 Jul 2023, Sun, 2:00 PM IST, P Sara Oval, Colombo
Pitch Report:
The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo boasts a balanced surface, favoring both batsmen and bowlers equally. Bowlers have enjoyed an advantage on this pitch, with multiple teams losing all ten wickets in recent games. Spinners, in particular, have played a pivotal role in the matches leading up to the final.
India A’s Dominance:
India A’s success in the tournament can be attributed to their disciplined and determined bowling attack, which has thrived at this high-level competition. Their two orthodox spinners have been instrumental, collectively claiming a staggering 17 wickets and will be eager to replicate their exceptional performances in the final. In their previous encounter against Pakistan A on a turning track, right-arm quick Rajvardhan Hangargekar dismantled the Pakistan batting line-up with a fifer. Moreover, except in the semifinals against Bangladesh A, India A’s top order has been formidable, never losing more than two wickets in any match.
Pakistan A’s Battling Skill:
Pakistan A’s batters have showcased their prowess by posting totals of over 300 on a few occasions during the tournament. However, their concern lies in the last three games where they lost all their wickets, highlighting their vulnerability in pressure situations. Similar to India A’s bowlers, Pakistan A’s bowling unit has also demonstrated its potential by achieving numerous all-outs in the competition. The Pakistan bowlers will look to exploit the relatively untested Indian middle order, which was exposed in the semifinals, making the final clash more thrilling with both teams having their own advantages.
IN-A vs BN-A Latest Match Results
Probable Playing XI:
India A: Yuvrajsinh Dodiya, Sai Sudharsan, Yash Dhull (C), R Parag, Manav Suthar, Nishant Sindhu, Nikin Jose, Abhishek Sharma, DC Jurel (wk), RS Hangargekar, H Rana
Pakistan A: Omair Yousuf, Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Tayyab Tahir, Sufyan Moqim, Qasim Akram, Mubasir Khan, Amad Butt, Mohammad Haris (C), Shahnawaz Dahani, Mohammad Wasim