Nepal struggled to find stability in their innings, eventually being bowled out for 167 runs in 39.2 overs. Rohit Kumar Paudel top-scored with 65 runs, while Gulshan Kumar Jha contributed a valuable 38 runs. Nishant Sindhu, Harshit Rana and Rajvardhan Hangargekar stood out with the ball for India A, taking 4, 2 and 3 wickets respectively.
In the chase, India A showcased a dominant batting performance, reaching the target of 168 with ease. Abhishek Sharma played an exceptional knock, scoring 87 runs off just 69 balls, including 12 fours and 2 sixes. Sai Sudharsan provided excellent support with his unbeaten knock of 58 runs. India A comfortably reached the target in just 22.1 overs, finishing at 172/1.
Nepal’s bowling efforts were in vain as they failed to make breakthroughs. Rohit Kumar claimed the only wicket for Nepal. India A emerged victorious by 9 wickets, with Abhishek’s outstanding performance earning him the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
This win has taken India A to the semifinal stage, while Nepal have been knocked out of the tournament. India A will square off with Bangladesh A in the first semifinal at the P Sara Oval on Friday, July 21.
Pakistan A will take on Afghanistan A in the second semifinal on the same day at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
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