India A vs Afghanistan A LIVE Score Updates, ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024© BCCI
India vs Afghanistan A LIVE Updates: India A lost the toss and were asked to bowl by Afghanistan A in the second semi-final of ACC Men's T20 Emerging Team Asia Cup 2024 on Friday. The contest between the sides will take place at Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Oman. Tilak Varma-led India A are still unbeaten in the tournament with wins over Pakistan A, United Arab Emirates and Oman in Group B. They entered the semi-finals on the virtue of a top finish in the points table in their group. On the other hand, Afghanistan won two of their three games played in Group A and finished at the second spot in the four-team table. (Live Scorecard)
ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 LIVE Updates: India A vs Afghanistan A LIVE Score, Straight from Al Amerat
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October25202419:44 (IST)
IND vs AFG LIVE Score: 10 overs done!
Brilliant start to the semi-final by Afghanistan A. Sediqullah on 43*, Zubaid on 45*. Fantastic display of shots and composure by the young left-handed openers.
India A have been brilliant with the ball in the tournament so far, but this is a start that will have their heads scratching.
AFG 89/0 (10 overs)
October25202419:43 (IST)
IND vs AFG LIVE Score: Tilak Varma takes the ball
The India A captain will bowl the 10th over. Yet more part-time spin into the attack, to try and disrupt such a positive Afghanistan start.
October25202419:41 (IST)
IND vs AFG LIVE Score: Stumping chance!
Good glovework behind the stumps by Prabhsimran Singh. The umpire goes for a third umpire review, but it shows that Sediqullah was back inside his crease on time.
AFG 85/0 (9 overs)
October25202419:38 (IST)
IND vs AFG LIVE Score: SIX and appeal!
Ayush Badoni is welcomed into his third over with a 6 by Sediqullah. A big appeal a couple of balls later, but it is going down the leg side, as the umpire shakes his head.
AFG 84/0 (8.4 overs)
October25202419:36 (IST)
IND vs AFG LIVE Score: Six more Zubaid!
In the slot and Zubaid Akbari clears the ropes once again. He is into the 40s now. 11 comes off Rahul Chahar's first over, Afghanistan continue to motor along very nicely.
AFG 76/0 (8 overs)
October25202419:31 (IST)
IND vs AFG LIVE Score: Good over by Badoni
Badoni continuing in the attack, and somewhat stops the flow of runs in the first over after the powerplay. Only 4 runs off it.
Rahul Chahar to bowl next!
AFG 65/0 (7 overs)
October25202419:29 (IST)
IND vs AFG LIVE Score: 50 up for Afghanistan
THREE FOURS IN A ROW! 20 runs off the over! Zubaid Akbari has toyed with Aaqib Khan in the final over of the powerplay. A six and a four over long on, then a four through third man, and once again a boundary straight down the ground.
Zubaid up to 33 off just 20 balls. Afghanistan going at over 10 an over!
AFG 61/0 (6 overs)
October25202419:24 (IST)
IND vs AFG LIVE Score: SIX!
Zubaid! What a shot. First ball of the final over of the powerplay, and Aaqib Khan is pummelled over long on by Zubaid. Afghanistan openers nearing a 50-run partnership.
AFG 48/0 (5.2 overs)
October25202419:23 (IST)
IND vs AFG LIVE Score: 7 off the over
Mostly solid from Badoni there, but Sediqullah did take his chance and find another boundary through the fine-leg region. Good stuff from the Afghanistan A batters in the powerplay.
AFG 41/0 (5 overs)
October25202419:21 (IST)
IND vs AFG LIVE Score: Interesting bowling change
Batter Ayush Badoni is into the attack in the powerplay. Tilak Varma choosing to introduce some spin, but not in the form of Rahul Chahar or Nishant Sindhu.
October25202419:19 (IST)
IND vs AFG LIVE Score: 16 off the over
Big over for Afghanistan. They've taken their run rate from 6 to 8.5 in just one over. Anshul Kamboj clearly did not enjoy the change of ends. Sediqullah now on 23 off just 13 balls, after a slow start.
AFG 34/0 (4 overs)
October25202419:16 (IST)
IND vs AFG LIVE Score: Boundaries continue for AFG
Four and then SIX!. The left-handed opening duo have got off to a good start, and are finding boundaries at will now. Sediqullah is punishing Anshul Kamboj in the 4th over. First a boundary lofted straight, and then a six over point-cover.
AFG 30/0 (3.3 overs)
October25202419:13 (IST)
IND vs AFG LIVE Score: Four more!
Sediqullah into the act now! Good shot that trickles over the fence for four, off the bowling of Rasikh Dar. First boundary for him. Good line and length maintained by the Indian bowlers mostly, and Afghanistan are only scoring through boundaries.
AFG 18/0 (3 overs)
October25202419:09 (IST)
IND vs AFG LIVE Score: FOUR!
Four dot balls in a row, but now Zubaid comes dancing down the track and lofts it straight and well enough for his second boundary. Aaqib responds with a brilliant delivery, and finishes the over with another dot.
AFG 11/0 (2 overs)
October25202419:05 (IST)
IND vs AFG LIVE Score: Good end by Kamboj
Good line and length maintained by Anshul Kamboj. Afghanistan manage 3 runs off the next 5 balls, as Kamboj troubles Sediqullah. Solid start, nonetheless. Aaqib Khan to bowl the next over.
AFG 7/0 (1 over)
October25202419:02 (IST)
IND vs AFG LIVE Score: First ball, boundary!
What a start for Afghanistan! Anshul Kamboj's first delivery is slapped away for four. Positive start for Afghanistan, who are the underdogs in this fixture despite many of them already having international experience.
AFG 4/0 (0.1 overs)
October25202418:50 (IST)
IND vs AFG LIVE Score: Afghanistan team
Afghanistan's team is full of players who have all made their debut for the senior national side. Except pacer Bilal Sami, everyone else has played for Afghanistan in senior level.
Some of the more renowned pros include players like Karim Janat, Shahrafuddin Ashraf and Allah Ghazanfar.
October25202418:45 (IST)
IND vs AFG LIVE Score: India's playing XI
Prabhsimran Singh returns to India's XI, in place of Anuj Rawat. Here's the full lineup:
Prabhsimran Singh (wk)
Abhishek Sharma
Tilak Varma (c)
Ayush Badoni
Nehal Wadhera
Ramandeep Singh
Nishant Sindhu
Anshul Kamboj
Rahul Chahar
Rasikh Salam Dar
Aaqib Khan
October25202418:39 (IST)
IND vs AFG LIVE Score: Afghanistan choose to bat
TOSS: Afghanistan have won the toss and chosen to bat. India to bowl first!
October25202418:36 (IST)
IND vs AFG LIVE Score: Battle for WK
It will be interesting to see who keeps wickets and opens the batting for India today. Prabhsimran Singh played the first two games, while Anuj Rawat played in the final group game.
October25202418:29 (IST)
IND-A vs AFG-A LIVE: Great tournament for Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma is arguably the most well-known player in the India A side, and he's had a superb tournament. Notched up scores of 30+ in all three group games, and slammed a 24-ball 58 against UAE.
Reports state that he is set to be retained by Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction!
October25202418:17 (IST)
India A vs Afghanistan A LIVE: Toss in 15 minutes
The toss for the India vs Afghanistan Emerging Teams Asia Cup semi-final is at 6:30 PM IST, in less than 15 minutes from now.
October25202418:11 (IST)
India-A vs Afghanistan A LIVE: IPL futures at stake?
A lot of these young Indian cricketers will go under the hammer in the IPL auction in about a month from now on. This tournament has done wonders to their reputation and values, and two more good performances would be a major boost.
October25202418:10 (IST)
India-A vs Afghanistan A LIVE: Sri Lanka's warning sign
Sri Lanka are the team waiting in the final. They beat Pakistan earlier today in the first semi. A comprehensive performance with both bat and ball.
After restricting Pakistan for 135, SL chased it down with 21 balls to spare.
October25202418:09 (IST)
India A vs Afghanistan A LIVE: India so far
After a narrow 7-run win over Pakistan in the first group game, India have brushed aside UAE and Oman with ease, chasing targets down in 10.5 overs and 15.2 overs in the two games respectively.
October25202418:06 (IST)
India-A vs Afghanistan A LIVE: India unbeaten so far
India are on a roll. Led by Tilak Varma, the young side has not lost a single game so far in the tournament. Can they continue their 100% record and book a place in the final today?
October25202418:04 (IST)
India-A vs Afghanistan A LIVE: Welcome!
Hello and welcome to the LIVE coverage on NDTV Sports of the semi-final clash between India A and Afghanistan A, in the Emerging Teams Asia Cup!
Time to watch the finest youth of India and Afghanistan battle it out.