India escapes huge embarrassment as it manages a tie with Afghanistan in Asia Cup thriller

India escapes huge embarrassment as it manages a tie with Afghanistan in Asia Cup thriller

DUBAI - Afghanistan pulled off a sensational tie off the penultimate ball against India in the Super Four stage match of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Tuesday.

Mohammad Shahzad s 124 lifted Afghanistan to 252-8 in 50 overs while India were all out in 49.5 overs with the scores level.

Title holders India have already qualified for Friday s final where they meet the winners of Pakistan and Bangladesh match in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.