ISLAMABAD – Pakistan beats India in a sensational thriller to qualify forACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2019.
Pakistan qualified for the final of ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2019 afterbeating India by three runs in the first semi final in Dhaka.
Pakistan — who were defending a total of 267 — restricted India to 264 foreight in 50 overs, as Pakistani bowlers displayed great control on nervesand outstanding death-overs skills.
India looked grounded towards the chase, scoring 215/5 in 40 overs. The Menin Blue needed 53 from the last 50 deliveries. They continued to sailsmoothly until the 45th over, after which Pakistani bowlers started to dentIndia’s progress.
India needed 26 off of the last five overs to win, however, Umer Khan sentShubham Sharma back to pavilion and brought Pakistan back in contention.
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Ammad Butt increased the pressure on Indians and conceded just two runs inthe 47th over, before Umer got one more wicket which put India on back footin 48th.
Pakistan had to defend eight runs from the final over but Ammad Butt showedsuperb skill and conceded just four runs. He also took a wicket, whichrestricted India to 264.
