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Yashoda Lanka (11) is dismissed for obstructing the field in a rare call. The batter attempted a risky third run and inadvertently blocked the throw, prompting the third umpire to intervene after reviewing multiple replays. Such dismissals are a rarity in cricket.
Ahan Wickramasinghe now steps in as the new batter at No. 3.
SL A: 56/1 (5)
Haider Ali lets a catch slip from Yashoda Lanka at mid-off after the batter mistimes his shot! After posting a below-par total, this drop only adds to Pakistan A's woes and affects their confidence.
Lahiru Udara quickly capitalizes, pulling Shahnawaz Dahani for a boundary to fine leg as the over comes to a close.
SL A: 22/0 (2.1)
Sri Lanka A's chase begin with Yashoda Lanka and Lahiru Udara at the crease, while Shahnawaz Dahani kicks things off with the new ball after his impressive six-wicket haul in the last match.
SL A: 4/0 (0.3)
Pakistan A finish their innings at 135/9 after 20 overs, with Ehsan Malinga conceding just 7 runs in his final over while claiming the wicket of Mohammad Imran Junior (13). Shahnawaz Dahani ends the innings with a couple of runs off an overthrow on the last ball, marking the lowest total posted by Pakistan A in this tournament.
Omair Bin Yousuf (68) is dismissed after a failed reverse sweep off Dushan Hemantha, handing an easy catch to the fielder in the deep. It wasn't the smartest shot choice against the tournament's top bowler. Mohammad Imran Junior walks in at No. 9, while Hemantha wraps up his spell with impressive figures of 4/21.
PAK A: 135/9 (20)
LBW! Dushan Hemantha dismisses Arafat Minhas with a superb leg spin delivery, deceiving the batter, who makes the mistake of playing on the back foot. The Sri Lankan bowler is now a real threat to Pakistan's chances. Pinch-hitter Abdul Samad comes in at No. 7.
PAK A: 108/6
Dushan Hemantha claims the wicket of Haider Ali (14), who is fooled by the flight as the ball turns wide, allowing the wicketkeeper to take the catch. This crucial wicket comes as the partnership was building momentum.
Left-handed Arafat Minhas steps in at No. 6.
PAK A: 99/4
Omair Bin Yousuf breaks free by taking a risk, reverse sweeping Nimesh Vimukhti for a boundary in the 10th over. It’s the first boundary since the powerplay and marks Omair’s fifty.
PAK A: 88/3
Pakistan A captain Mohammad Haris (6) departs after poorly executing a flick shot off a yorker! Eshan Malinga's precise delivery deceives the batter, who looks foolish after his impressive 71 in the previous game.
Qasim Akram now steps in at No. 4.
PAK A: 60/3
Mohammad Haris has a shaky start but manages to find the boundary with a thick edge that goes behind the stumps for his first runs. Meanwhile, Nimesh Vimukthi continues to bowl from the other end.
PAK A: 43/1
Nipun Ransika makes an impact after changing ends, as Yasir Khan (2) drives a fuller delivery directly to a fielder for an easy catch. Sri Lanka A gains momentum while Pakistan A captain Mohammad Haris walks in early once again.
PAK A: 42/1
The Pakistan A batters are setting an aggressive tone early on, scoring boundaries in the initial overs and putting pressure on the Sri Lankan bowlers, who are starting to feel a bit nervous.
PAK A: 24/0
Pakistan A: Omair Yousuf, Yasir Khan, Mohammad Haris(w/c), Qasim Akram, Abdul Samad, Haider Ali, Arafat Minhas, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abbas Afridi, Shahnawaz Dahani, Mohammad Imran
Sri Lanka A: Yashodha Lanka, Lahiru Udara(w), Nuwanidu Fernando(c), Sahan Arachchige, Pawan Rathnayake, Ramesh Mendis, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Dushan Hemantha, Nimesh Vimukthi, Nipun Ransika, Eshan Malinga
The players line up and stand for the national anthems, beginning with Pakistan A, followed by Sri Lanka A.
Pakistan A win the toss and decide to bat first against Sri Lanka A.
Sri Lanka A: Lahiru Udara, Nuwanidu Fernando (c), Yashodha Lanka, Lasith Croospulle, Sahan Arachchige, Pawan Rathnayake, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Dinura Kalupahana, Kavindu Nadeeshan, Ramesh Mendis, Dushan Hemantha, Nimesh Vimukthi, Nipun Ransika, Isitha Wijesundera, Eshan Malinga.
Pakistan A: Mohammad Haris (c), Abbas Afridi, Qasim Akram, Ahmed Daniyal, Shahnawaz Dahani, Mohammad Imran, Haseebullah Khan, Yasir Khan, Zaman Khan, Arafat Minhas, Mehran Mumtaz, Omair Yousuf, Haider Ali, Abdul Samad, Sufiyan Muqeem, Rohail Nazir.
The Pakistan A vs Sri Lanka A, Emerging Teams Asia Cup semi-final is live on the Star Sports Network TV channels in India, with streaming available on the Disney+Hotstar app and website.