India A bounced again in type on the Rising Stars Asia Cup, sealing a snug six-wicket win over Oman A on Tuesday to storm into the semifinals. After a disappointing loss to Pakistan A of their earlier outing, this efficiency couldn’t have come at a greater time, offering Jitesh Sharma’s aspect a well timed enhance in confidence forward of the knockout stage.
Chasing 136 on a floor that supplied sufficient grip for spinners, India didn’t benefit from the smoothest begin. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, their 14-year-old wonderkid who’s normally dependable on the high, had a uncommon off day. Dropped early on 4, he managed solely 12 off 13 balls earlier than falling whereas trying to discover his rhythm. Priyansh Arya too departed cheaply for 10, leaving India 28 for two and looking for stability.
That calm arrived by means of Naman Dhir and Harsh Dubey. Dhir performed with intent, hanging a brisk 30 off 19 balls to tilt the momentum again India’s approach. As soon as he fell, Dubey took cost. Promoted to No. 4, the left-hander stitched essential stands with each Dhir and Nehal Wadhera, pacing his innings with maturity. Dubey’s unbeaten 53 off 44 deliveries, his maiden fifty in T20 cricket, anchored India’s chase to perfection. Wadhera’s assured 23 off 24 ensured there have been no late jitters as India crossed the road in 17.5 overs.
Earlier, India’s bowlers arrange the victory with a disciplined efficiency that saved Oman to 135 for 7. Vijaykumar Vyshak broke by means of early by dismissing a dangerous-looking Hammad Mirza, who had threatened with a fast 32. The spinners then took over, with Suyash Sharma persevering with his spectacular type. The leg-spinner broke Oman’s momentum by eradicating Karan at a vital juncture, ending with a decent spell that gave little away. Naman Dhir additionally chipped in with a wicket, making certain Oman by no means stitched collectively a threatening partnership.
Regardless of a spirited half-century from Wasim Ali (53 off 44), Oman struggled to speed up and had been constantly pegged again by India’s various assault.
With this victory, India A secured their place in Friday’s semifinal, the place they are going to face the Group A toppers. The win not solely retains their marketing campaign alive but in addition helps erase the sting of the Pakistan defeat, permitting them to move into the enterprise finish of the event with renewed perception.
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