Al Amerat : Sri Lanka A defeated defending champion Pakistan A by 7 wickets in Semi Final 1 of ACC Emerging T20 Asia Cup 2024 at Al Amerat and qualify for Final. Dushan Hemantha’s 4/21 played key role in Sri Lanka A’s win.
Pakistan A, Batting 1st , only saw Omair Yousuf (68) fighting a lone battle from one end while the other Batters getting dismissed.
Sri Lanka’s Hemantha (4/21), Nipun Ransika (2/21), Eshan Malinga (2/28) restricted Pakistan A to 135-9 (20).
Chasing 136 runs, Sri Lanka A with key knocks of Lahiru Udara (43) & Ahan Wickramasinghe (52*) , reached the total in 16.3 overs, losing just 3 wickets.
Hemantha was adjourned the Man of The Match for his heroic spell.
Sri Lanka A now qualified for final to be held on October 27. The winner of Semi Final 2 between India A and Afghanistan A will join them.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
Pak A : 135-9 (20)
Omair Yousuf : 68 (46)
SL A :
Dushan Hemantha : 4/21
2nd Innings :
SL A : 137-3 (16.3)
Ahan Wickramasinghe : 52* (46)
Pak A :
Abbas Afridi : 1/16
Result : Sri Lanka A win by 7 Wickets.
