The match took place at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), where UAE won the toss and chose to bat first, a decision that ultimately backfired as they were bundled out for just 107 runs in 16.5 overs.
UAE’s Struggles with the Bat
Opting to bat first, UAE hoped to set a challenging target for India A.
However, they quickly found themselves under pressure as India A’s bowlers delivered an impressive performance. Skipper Tilak Varma expressed his preference to chase, noting that the team was keen to field first due to the potential impact of dew later in the game.”We would have preferred to field first if we had won the toss. In the last game, we didn't anticipate any dew, but we're hopeful for it today. We are sticking with the same team. If dew does come into play, a target of 170-180 would be ideal to chase,” Varma stated.
Despite their intentions, the UAE batsmen struggled to build partnerships, and it wasn’t long before they found themselves in trouble.
Rasikh Salam was the standout bowler for India A, claiming three wickets and playing a crucial role in dismantling the UAE batting lineup. Alongside Salam, Ramandeep Singh took two wickets, while Nehal Wadhera, Vaibhav Arora, and Anshul Kamboj each chipped in with one wicket.
A Moment of Brilliance: Ayush Badoni’s Flying Catch
The highlight of the innings came in the 15th over when