In the grand final of the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025, Pakistan A registered a spectacular eight-wicket victory over India A. After losing the toss on Sunday, India A batted first, scoring 136 runs for 10 wickets in just 19 overs.
SPORTS NEWS: In the much-anticipated clash of the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025, Pakistan A defeated India A by eight wickets, securing the top spot in Group B standings. In this high-voltage match, Pakistan's rising star Maaz Sadaqat delivered a brilliant all-round performance with both bat and ball—leading his team to a splendid victory.
India A Scored 136 Runs Batting First
Batting first after losing the toss, India A's start was not as expected. Pakistani bowlers maintained pressure from the outset and did not give Indian batsmen much opportunity to play freely. The entire team was all out for 136 runs in 19 overs. Vaibhav Suryavanshi was the top scorer for the team with 45 runs.
Suryavanshi, who played a stormy innings of 144 runs against UAE in the previous match, demonstrated b batting in this game too, hitting five fours and three sixes off 28 balls.
- Naman Dhir – 35 runs
- Harsh Dubey – 19 runs
made significant contributions. However, the rest of the batsmen failed. Four players could not reach double digits, and two batsmen were dismissed without scoring. For Pakistan A, in bowling, Shahid Aziz took three wickets, while Saad Masood and Maaz Sadaqat claimed two wickets each. Additionally, Ubaid Shah, Ahmed Daniyal, and Sufiyan Muqeem took one wicket each.
Pakistan A's Explosive Start and Maaz Sadaqat's Unbeaten Half-Century
Chasing a target of 137 runs, Pakistan A got off to a sensational start. Openers Maaz Sadaqat and Mohammad Naeem forged a 55-run partnership for the first wicket. However, in the sixth over, Yash Thakur sent Naeem back to the pavilion, caught by Naman Dhir. Naeem scored 14 runs off 10 balls. Yasir Khan, who came in to bat next, was also dismissed after scoring 11 runs; Suyash Sharma accounted for him.
After the fall of the second wicket at a score of 94, Maaz Sadaqat decided to play aggressively. He quickly added runs with Mohammad Faik, bringing the team to the brink of victory. Sadaqat turned the tide of the match in just a few overs.
- Maaz Sadaqat – 79 runs (not out)*
- Mohammad Faik – 16 runs (not out)*
Together, they propelled the team to 137 runs in 13.2 overs, securing a one-sided victory for Pakistan A. With this win, Pakistan A has solidified its position in Group B. The team has won both matches played so far, earning 4 points and claiming the first spot.
