The much-anticipated cricketing rivalry between India and Pakistan returns as India A faces off against Pakistan A in the Men’s T20 Emerging Asia Cup 2024, taking place in Oman. This thrilling encounter marks the opening match for both teams in the tournament, and they are eager to start their campaigns with a victory. India A, captained by Tilak Varma, boasts notable players such as Abhishek Sharma, Ayush Badoni, and Rahul Chahar. Meanwhile, Pakistan A, led by Mohammad Haris, is looking to capitalise on their recent successes.
Historically, India A claimed the inaugural title in 2013, while Sri Lanka dominated in subsequent years with back-to-back victories. Pakistan A, however, secured the championship in both 2019 and 2023, with last year’s final seeing them defeat India A by a substantial 128 runs. This year marks a shift to a T20 format, adding a new dynamic to the competition.
Match Details:
- Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
- Location: Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat, Muscat, Oman
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
How to Watch:
In India, fans can catch the live telecast on the Star Sports network, while streaming will be available via Disney+ Hotstar.
Team Lineups:
- India A: Prabhsimran Singh, Anuj Rawat, Tilak Varma (C), Nehal Wadhera, Abhishek Sharma, Ramandeep Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Ayush Badoni, Sai Kishore, Hrithik Shokeen, Vaibhav Arora, Rahul Chahar, Rasikh Salam.
- Pakistan A: Haseebullah Khan, Mohammad Haris (C), Abdul Samad, Haider Ali, Omair Yousuf, Yasir Khan, Qasim Akram, Abbas Afridi, Arafat Minhas, Shahnawaz Dahani, Zaman Khan.