Aayan Khan’s wonder show sends UAE into semi-final of Asia Cup qualifier

26.04.2023 - 10:51 thenationalnews.com

Aayan Khan returned remarkable figures of 4-6 in 10 overs as UAE sealed progress to the ACC Premier Cup semi-finals with a comprehensive win over Bahrain.

The national team became the first side to advance to the last four of the competition following an eight-wicket win against their Gulf rivals in Kathmandu.

The winners of the 10-team tournament will qualify for the Asia Cup, where they will be placed in a group with India and Pakistan.

UAE kept their hopes alive with a demolition of Bahrain, which was brought about by Aayan’s latest virtuoso display with the ball.

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