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IND A vs PAK A, Emerging Asia Cup 2023 Final Live: Pakistan A are off to a strong start against India A in the Emerging Asia Cup final. Earlier, India A captain Yash Dhull won the toss and opted to bowl. India will look to draw confidence from the fact that they have already beaten Pakistan in the league stage. In the semi-final against Bangladesh, India were bundled out for 211, a below-par total even on a sluggish R Premadasa Stadium pitch. Despite a flying start from the Bangladesh openers, the Indian bowlers stepped up to roll over their opponents for 160. (Live Scorecard)
Here are the LIVE Updates ACC Emerging Asia Cup 2023 Final Between India A and Pakistan A, Straight from Colombo
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14:41 (IST)
IND A v PAK A Live: Boundary!
Pakistan A are flying! Saim tucks that nicely to beat short fine
PAK A: 49/0 (7.4)
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14:35 (IST)
IND A v PAK A Live: Maiden over!
Excellent stuff from Yuvrajsinh Dodia. He starts off with a maiden. India need wickets.
PAK A: 42/0 (6)
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14:29 (IST)
IND A v PAK A Live: Drama!
Dhruv Jurel takes an easy catch after Saim Ayub mistimed his pull. Only for Rajvardhan Hangargekar to overstep. How costly will this be?
PAK: 36/0 (3.5)
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14:20 (IST)
IND A v PAK A Live: Tonked over long-on!
Farhan breaks free! On the up, and he slaps this length ball down the ground to clear mid-on. Joins the party
PAK A: 30/0 (2.5)
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14:13 (IST)
IND A v PAK A Live: Four runs!
Similar attempt from Ayub to go all the distance. However, this one lands just short. He will only get four this time around.
PAK A: 17/0 (1.4)
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14:08 (IST)
IND A v PAK A Live: Whacked for six!
Pitched slightly short on leg, and Ayub flicks it all the way for a six. Excellent shot
PAK A: 8/0 (0.4)
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14:06 (IST)
IND A v PAK A Live: We are underway!
Harshit Rana has the new ball in his hands. Saim Ayub to face the first ball. Sahibzada Farhan at the non-striker’s end.
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13:43 (IST)
IND A v PAK A Live: Babar Azam in the house!
Pakistan’s senior team is also in Sri Lanka for the two Tests. They won the first Test earlier this week. Ahead of the final, Babar Azam had a pep talk with the Pakistan A team.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam speaking to and motivating Pakistan Shaheens before their final against India A tomorrow.
Babar took Pakistan’s senior team to finals of Asia Cup 2022 and T20 World Cup 2022. He knows a thing or two about defeating India #EmergingAsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/swUDrZRvjj
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) July 22, 2023
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13:40 (IST)
IND A v PAK A Live: India win toss!
Yash Dhull has just won the toss. India A will bowl first, just like they did in the group match on Wednesday. Will this be a Deja Vu moment for Pakistan A?
Stay tuned to find out!!!
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13:23 (IST)
IND A v PAK A Live: Toss to follow!
Toss is less than 10 minutes away, could play a big part in this final.
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12:32 (IST)
IND A v PAK A Live: One win is all it takes!
India and Pakistan face off for the second time this tournamet after the latter had won the group stage clash on Wednesday.
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12:26 (IST)
IND A v PAK A Live: Hello!
Hello and a very warm welcome to our live blog for the Emerging Asia Cup 2023 final between India and Pakistan from Colombo.
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