Afghanistan A Takes Commanding Lead Against India A in T20 Emerging Asia Cup Semi-Final

Afghanistan A opts to bat first, setting a challenging target with a strong opening partnership against unbeaten India A.

Afghanistan A's openers, Sediqullah Atal and Zubaid Akbari, forged a 137-run partnership, both scoring half-centuries.
A major controversy erupted when Afghanistan's Zubaid Akbari initially refused to leave the field after being given out caught behind.
Afghanistan A's aggressive batting saw them reach over 200 runs, marking the first 200+ total in the tournament.
India A, led by Tilak Varma, entered the semi-final unbeaten after victories over Pakistan A, UAE, and Oman.
The match is being played at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground, with Afghanistan winning the toss and choosing to bat.