Pakistan A pip India A to lift Emerging Asia Cup title

Pakistan A post mammoth 353 against India A in the final

Tayyab Tahir's classy 108 guides Pakistan A to a 128-run victory

Pakistan A defeated India A by 128 runs in the final of the Emerging Asia Cup 2023 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Opting to bat first, Pakistan A rode on a brilliant century from Tayyab Tahir and a half-century from Mohammad Haris to post a mammoth 353/8 in their allotted 50 overs.

In reply, India A were bowled out for 224 in 40.3 overs, with only Raj Bawa (81) and Harnoor Singh (52) offering some resistance. For Pakistan A, Mohammad Wasim and Aaqib Khan picked up three wickets each.

Tahir, who was adjudged the Player of the Match, smashed 108 off 109 balls, including 10 fours and two sixes. Haris, on the other hand, made 82 off 60 balls, hitting seven fours and three sixes.

This is Pakistan A's second Emerging Asia Cup title in a row. They had previously won the tournament in 2019.