Sri Lanka A secured a convincing seven-wicket victory over Pakistan Shaheens in the first semi-final at Oman Cricket Academy Ground in Muscat, booking their spot in the tournament final.

 By PakPassion Staff (October 25, 2024)

Chasing 136, Sri Lanka A achieved the target in 16.3 overs, driven by Ahan Wickramasinghe's unbeaten 52 (46 balls, 4 fours, 1 six) and Lahiru Udara's rapid 43 (20 balls, 2 fours, 4 sixes).

Earlier, Pakistan Shaheens managed 135/9 in 20 overs, with Omair Bin Yousuf top-scoring at 68 (46 balls, 5 fours, 4 sixes). Haider Ali, Mohammad Imran Jnr, and Arafat Minhas contributed double-digit scores.

Sri Lanka A's bowling attack shone, with Dushan Hemantha claiming 4/21, while Eshan Malinga and Nipun Ransika took two wickets each.

Key stats:

- Sri Lanka A won by 7 wickets
- Pakistan Shaheens: 135/9 (20 overs)
- Sri Lanka A: 137/3 (16.3 overs)
- Ahan Wickramasinghe: 52* (46)
- Lahiru Udara: 43 (20)
- Omair Bin Yousuf: 68 (46)
- Dushan Hemantha: 4/21