India A vs Afghanistan A Highlights, Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 Semifinal 2: India A lose by 20 runs, Afghanistan A in maiden final

Afghanistan qualify for final, BEAT India by 20 runs

Afghanista A have done it. They beat India by 20 runs. Afghanistan A qualify for their first final in the Emerging Asia Cup. Ramandeep Singh gets out on the final delivery for 64 off 34 as India are restricted to 186/7 in 20 overs. Afghanistan are going to remember this win against star-studded Indian side for a long time. India and Pakistan both out afrer losing their respective semi-final matches. Afghanistan A vs Sri Lanka A final on Sunday!

Afghanistan ‘A’ triumphs over India ‘A’ by 20 runs, securing a spot in the finals! A stunning performance that keeps their championship dreams alive! 🙌 #MensT20EmergingTeamsAsiaCup #ACC pic.twitter.com/Y9yGEgt0QR

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IND A vs AFG A Live: India all but out of final race

Two dot balls to start with and India now need 30 off 4 balls.

IND A vs AFG A Live: 30 needed from last six

Ramandeep Singh takes a single on the final delivery, and India now need 30 off the last six deliveries to book a place in the final vs Sri Lanka. IND A: 177/6 in 20 overs.

IND A vs AFG A Live: Fifty for Ramandeep

A double on the fourth delivery of the 19th over as Ramanadeep completed a 26-ball fifty. He follows it up with a four. India need 31 off last 7 balls.

IND A vs AFG A: Sindhu RUN OUT

Nishant Sindhu run out for 23 off 13 after a terrible mix-up. Ramandeep called for a double, and Sindhu committed. He was sent back by Ramandeep later, and Afghanistan did not miss the chance. IND A: 169/6 in 18 overs.

IND A vs AFG A: Three back-to-back boundaries for Nishant

This is turning out to be a thrilling semi-final. Three consecutive fours from Nishant Sandhu to start the 18th over from Rahman.

IND A vs AFG A Live: 15 runs in the 17th over

Two boundaries in the 17th over Bilal Sami. Ramandeep Starts and ends the over with a four. India go past 150, Ramandeep two short of a fifty. IND A: 154/5 in 17 overs.

IND A vs AFG A Live: Qais Ahmad hammered

Ramandeep Singh turned up the heat in the 16th over. Two fours and a six as Qais Ahmad leaks 17. He has conceded 51 runs in four overs without taking any wicket. IND A: 139/5 in 16 overs.

IND A vs AFG A Live: Required Rate surges to 17

The asking rate has surged to 17 after the end of 15 overs in which India have scored 122/5. Ramandeep Singh hammered a straight six off Qais in the 14th over, and also managed a four in the 15th over. Nishant Sandhu will also need to step up.

IND A vs AFG A: Badoni also gone

Half of India's batting unit back in the pavilion. Ayush Badoni balloons the delivery from Sharafuddin Ashrafover over mid-on. Captain Rasooli manages to take a catch despite an unnecessary charge from a substitue fielder. Rasooli was already stationed at the position for a simple catch. He vents his anger after grabbing the catch. IND: 101/5 in 13 overs.

IND A vs AFG A Live: Hundred up for India A

Hundred up for India A in 12.2 overs. Onus on Ayush Badoni, who smashed a six off Karim Janat in the 11th over, and a boundary in the following over from Qais Ahmad.

IND A vs AFG A: Wadhera GONE

Unlucky dismissal for India. Wadhera departs for 20 off 14. He guided the ball from the spinner towards third man and immediately set off for a single realising a short third man fielder was placed there. The bails are dislodged by the team he manages to get back in the crease. India in serious trouble now. IND: 80/4 in 10 overs.

IND A vs AFG A: Six for Wadhera

Wadhera has picked on Qais. A six over mid-wicket on the third ball and and the a boundary in the same region. Wadhera hits a second four through deep extra cover. Much-needed boundaries from Wadhera.

IND A vs AFG A Live: Rare boundary for India

Nehal Wadhera hits a boundary towards fine leg to take India to 65/3 in nine overs. The required net run rate has gone close to 13. India need to attack, but Afghaistan are doing exceptionally well with the ball.

IND A vs AFG A: Afghanistan keep India quiet

Just 12 runs from the last two overs. The run-scoring has dried up. IND: 60/3 in 8 overs.

IND A vs AFG A: Tilak Varma also gone

India three down in the powerplay. 48/3 in 5.3 overs. Rahman strikes. The Indian captain caught at covers while trying to work the ball towards on side, and Afghanistan are delighted. Nehal Wadhera joins Ayush Badoni.

IND A vs AFG A Live: Ghazanfar strikes again!

Carrom Ball does the trick forGhazanfar as he gets his second wicket. A top-edge and a good catch at mid-off as Prabhsimran tries for a pull over mid-wicket. Two wickets for Afghanistan in the powerplay already. IND A: 43/2 in 5 overs.

IND A vs AFG A Live: Three back-to-back boundaries from Tilak

Three consecutive boundaries from captain Tilak Varma to provide some momentum to India innings in the 4th over. IND A: 40/1 in 4 overs.

IND A vs AFG A Live: Abhishek Sharma GONE

A six over deep square leg and then a soft dismissal! Abhishek Sharma departs for seven off 5. He is India's leading run-scorer in the tournament. This is a big blow for India A. Chipped straight into the hands of cover fielder. SpinnerAllah Ghazanfar is delighted.

IND A vs AFG A Live: India collect 15 from 2nd over

Just three from the first over fromAllah Ghazanfar, but India compensates for it win the second over. One six and two fours from Prabhsimran off Bilal. IND: 18/0 in 2 overs.

IND A vs AFG A Live: India need 207 to enter final

A single on the final ball of the 20th over. Rasikh Salam ends with figures of 3/25 in four overs. India used seven bowlers tonight, but he was the only bowler who stood out. Afghanistan finish at 206/4. India A batters will be put to some serious test in the second innings. We will be back!

IND A vs AFG A Live: Rasikh gets his third wicket

Janat departs for 41 off 20 after getting caught by Abhishek Sharma at the boundary rope. Third wicket for Rasikh Salam.

IND A vs AFG A Live: Afghanistan post highest total of current edition

Kamboj hammered for a six over long-on on the second delivery of the 19th over as Afghanistan goes past 190 and post the highest team total of this edition of ACC Emerging Asia Cup. Ishaq also follows path and cleans the mid-wikcet boundary for a six, and then a double from Janat on the final delivery of 19th over takes Afghanistan to 201/3.

IND A vs AFG A Live: Two in two for Rasikh

Afghanistan A captain Darwish Rasool gone for a first-ball duck. Chops the delivery from Rasikh on to the stumps. AFG: 183/3 in 18 overs.

IND A vs AFG A Live: Sediqullah BOWLED!

Rasikh Salam - the pacer from J&K clean bowlsSediqullah. But the Afghan opener has done the job for his team, 83 off just 52 balls. Two back-to-back boundaries andSediqullah looks for a third one towards fine leg and exposes his stumps while shuffling. The full length delivery cleans the stump of the southpaw.

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IND A vs AFG A Live Score: 18 from 17th over

Another cracking boundary from Janat off Aaqib through long-off. He races to 30 off 14. AFG A: 173/1 in 17 overs.

IND A vs AFG A Live: Six from Janat

Karim Janat hangs on the back foot and then lifts a short pitch delivery from Aaqib for a six over mid-wicket. Follows it with a boundary through long-off. Chahar gave it a chase but ends up coming in contact with the rope while pulling the ball inside the playing are.

IND A vs AFG A Live: Sediqullah continues to attack

There is no stoppingSediqullah today. He hits Ramandeep Singh for a four through deep mid-wicket. 11 runs from the 16th over. Karim Janat also got a boundary on the first ball. AFG A: 155/1 in 16 overs.

IND A vs AFG A Live: Drama and controversy in semi-final 2

Zubair departs for 64 off 41 but after a series drama. Controversial decision this. A yorker length delivery from Aaqib and a sharp diving catch by Prabhsimran. The umpires first give it not out and then decide to refer it upstairs. Replays confirm that there was an edge. Zubair questions referring the decision after a delay as Afghanistan coach backs him from the dug out. The Indian coaching staff had to get involved and talk to their Afghan counterparts in front of the referee to difuse the situation. Zubair is called back, and he walks out with a heavy heart.

IND A vs AFG A Live: Rasikh Salam impresses again

After a 31-run over from Chahar, pacer Rasikh Salam comes to India's rescue and concedes just two runs in the 14th over. India would need many more overs like this. AFG: 137/0 in 14 overs.