Overview
- Chasing 137, Pakistan finished at 137/2 in 13.2 overs as opener Maaz Sadaqat struck an unbeaten 79 off 47 and later collected Player of the Match honors after contributing with the ball.
- India A collapsed from 91/3 to 136 all out in 19 overs, with Shahid Aziz leading Pakistan’s attack at 3/24 as Saad Masood and Sadaqat added two wickets each.
- A relay boundary catch involving Nehal Wadhera and Naman Dhir was overturned by the third umpire under updated boundary/relay laws, with the decision deemed not out and Indian players seeking clarification on the field.
- On-field tensions included Saad Masood’s aggressive send-off to Naman Dhir, verbal back-and-forth with Vaibhav Suryavanshi, and heated exchanges following an LBW decision.
- Pre-match handshakes were notably skipped, and both teams now turn to their final group games on November 18, with India facing Oman and Pakistan meeting the UAE.