By:- B.T Team
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Ramandeep Singh's brave half-century couldn’t prevent India A's defeat, as Afghanistan A won by 20 runs to secure a spot in the Emerging Teams Asia Cup T20 final.
Sediqullah Atal (83 off 52) and Zubaid Akbari (64 off 41) led a solid 137-run opening stand, helping Afghanistan A post a record 206/4.
Strong Start by Afghanistan A!
India A faced a shaky start, losing three wickets in the powerplay and finding themselves at 48/3 in just 5.4 overs.
Ramandeep (64) fought back with Nishant Sindhu, putting up a thrilling 68-run partnership in 31 balls to keep India’s hopes alive.
Final Over Tension!
Afghanistan scored big in the powerplay, with Zubaid and Sediqullah’s partnership putting India’s bowlers on the defensive.