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India A Overwhelm UAE in Asia Cup Opener Driven by Suryavanshi Spectacle
The India A squad commenced their Asia Cup Rising Stars campaign with an explosive batting masterclass, securing a colossal 148-run victory over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Doha International Stadium. The crushing defeat was decisively engineered by a historic, boundary-laden innings from the young opener, Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
First Innings: Record-Smashing Carnage
After winning the coin toss and electing to bat first, India A unleashed an immediate and relentless assault on the UAE’s bowling unit.
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Whirlwind Century: The match quickly turned into a showcase for Vaibhav Suryavanshi, whose aggression was unparalleled. He raced to his half-century in just 17 balls before completing his hundred off an astonishing 32 deliveries.
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Final Knock: The opener’s tenure at the crease concluded after he compiled a stunning 144 runs from only 42 balls, featuring a total of 11 fours and 11 sixes (Note: Other sources suggest 15 sixes, but based on the provided text’s figures, we use 11), achieving a strike rate well over 340.
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Skipper’s Support: Following Suryavanshi’s dismissal, Captain Jitesh Sharma took charge of the backend of the innings, matching the earlier pace with an unbeaten 83 from 32 balls.
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Mammoth Total: The combined onslaught propelled India A to a near-300 total, finishing their 20 overs at 297 for 4.
Second Innings: UAE’s Uphill Struggle
Chasing what was essentially an insurmountable target, the UAE batting lineup struggled under immense pressure and never managed to pose a serious threat.
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Lone Resistance: Sohaib Khan offered the only substantial fight for the UAE, managing a defiant 63 runs. However, the soaring required run rate ensured that the team remained far behind the pace.
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Bowling Excellence: The Indian attack maintained control, with spinner Gurjapneet Singh delivering a particularly effective and restrictive spell, claiming 3 wickets for only 18 runs. Harsh Dubey added pressure by taking two scalps.
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Result: The consistent fall of wickets restricted the UAE to 149 for 7 at the end of their 20 overs, cementing the massive margin of victory for India A.
Suryavanshi was rightfully crowned Player of the Match for his breathtaking display, firmly establishing India A’s strong position in the tournament standings.
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