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India A set up a potentially high-voltage Emerging Asia Cup final against Pakistan A after defeating Bangladesh A by 51 runs in the semifinals in Colombo on Friday. Bangladesh had India on the ropes, bundling them out for 211, a total made possible by captain Yash Dhull's impressive 66 off 85 balls. But, the Indian spinners made use of the slightly tacky pitch to pack Bangladesh off for 160 to celebrate a fine victory.
Eyeing a series-clinching victory, India would expect a better show from its top order when it takes on Bangladesh in the third and final women's ODI on Saturday. Following a disastrous start, where the Indian women's team crashed to its first-ever defeat to Bangladesh, the visitors levelled the series with a commanding 108-run win on Wednesday. Come Saturday, the Indian team would not only aim to secure the three-match series but also address the grey areas and continue learning the nature of pitches, given that next year's World Cup is scheduled in Bangladesh.
IND A vs BAN A, Emerging Asia Cup, Semi-Final Live: Abhishek Sharma holds the key for India A after the early wicket of Sai Sudharsan in the second semi-final of the Emerging Asia Cup against Bangladesh A. Rajvardhan Hangarkekar grabbed five wickets (5/42) against Pakistan and Sai Sudarshan (104) slammed a hundred to hog the headlines. But Nikin (53) and left-arm spinner Suthar (3/36) did the support cast job to perfection. However, Bangladesh are no mere pushovers. They will hope that the experienced Soumya Sarkar can make an impact against India. (Live Scorecard)
There have been recent reminders that cricket and politics are never far apart. This was most obviously apparent from the ongoing farrago between the Pakistan Cricket Board and the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
MANCHESTER: Zak Crawley admitted he would have been dropped by any other England setup after on Thursday rewarding the backing of captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum with a superb hundred in the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford.
Team India made a strong comeback in the second Women's ODI against Bangladesh on Wednesday as the visitors levelled the three-match series 1-1 ahead of the decider on Saturday. Jemimah Rodrigues was the star of the show as her sensational all-round performance set up a convincing win for the visitors in Mirpur. After India were invited to bat first by Bangladesh, Jemimah slammed 86 off just 78 balls with the help of nine fours, before registering incredible figures of 4/3 in 3.1 overs.
After a dominant show in the league phase, India A will be favourites to seal a spot in the final of the Emerging Asia Cup when they face Bangladesh A in the semifinal on Friday. The most refreshing aspect about India's undefeated run so far in the tournament is that they have found multiple heroes in times of need. India will be hoping for an encore of that all-round show against a tricky and competitive opponent in Bangladesh.
There have been recent reminders that cricket and politics are never far apart. This was most obviously apparent from the ongoing farrago between the Pakistan Cricket Board and the Board of Control for Cricket in India.