Pakistan beat India to become first team to enter semi-finals

Maaz Sadaqat scores unbeaten 79 as Pakistan defeat India A by eight wickets

Last updated: November 16, 2025 | 22:03

Jai Rai, Assistant Editor

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Pakistan Shaheens' Maaz Sadaqat celebrates.

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Dubai: Pakistan A became the first team to secure a spot in the semifinals of the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 after the Boys in Green, powered by Maaz Sadaqat’s unbeaten 79, defeated India A by eight wickets. They chased down the 137-run target in just 13.2 overs in Doha.

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Pursuing a modest total, Pakistan A attacked the Indian bowlers from the outset and quickly took control of the match. India A managed to pick up a couple of wickets, but with so few runs to defend, the damage had already been done. Earlier, India A had collapsed in the middle order and were bowled out for only 136.

Sent in to bat first, India A started strongly with Vaibhav Suryavanshi (45) and Nama Dhir (35) providing a solid platform. However, the team then crumbled, losing seven wickets for just 43 runs, allowing Pakistan A to storm back into the contest.

Jai RaiAssistant Editor

Jai is a seasoned journalist with more than two decades of experience across India and the UAE, specialising in sports reporting. Throughout his distinguished career, he has had the privilege of covering some of the biggest names and events in sports, including cricket, tennis, Formula 1 and golf. A former first-division cricket league captain himself, he brings not only a deep understanding of the game but also a cricketer's discipline to his work. His unique blend of athletic insight and journalistic expertise gives him a wide-ranging perspective that enriches his storytelling, making his coverage both detailed and engaging. Driven by an unrelenting passion for sports, he continues to craft compelling narratives that resonate with readers. As the day winds down for most, he begins his work, ensuring that the most captivating stories make it to the print edition in time for readers to receive them bright and early the next morning.

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