Pakistan players’ antics did not see any change from their disgraceful actions at the 2025 Asia Cup during the clash between India-A and Pakistan Shaheens on Sunday (November 16) at the West End International Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
It was spin bowler Saad Masood, who is yet to play for Pakistan’s senior team, whose actions went viral. India A’s vice-captain Naman Dhir was dismissed by him after the Mumbai Indians star made a dazzling knock of 35 in just 20 balls with six boundaries and one six at a strike-rate of 175.
Masood gave an angry send-off to Naman after taking his wicket, which took no time to go viral on social media and attracted criticism towards him.
India Bowled Out For 136
Talking about the match, India stumbled from 79-1 to 136 all-out in 19 overs. Masood started the collapse as he ended with figures of 2-3 1 in four overs. He also dismissed Ashutosh Sharma for a six-ball duck. Maaz Sadaqat also took two wickets, while Sufiyan Muqeem took one wicket. However, it was pacer Shahid Aziz who was the pick of the bowlers with a spell of 3-24 in three overs.
Vaihav Suryavanshi was India’s top scorer once again with a knock of 45 runs in 28 balls with five boundaries and three sixes.
Talking about the tournament, India-A started the tournament with a 148-run win over the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with Suryavanshi making a 42-ball 144. On the other hand, Pakistan-A started the competition with a victory over Oman by 40 runs.
India will next face Oman, while Pakistan will take on the UAE. Both games will take place on Tuesday (November 18) and will be the final group stage games for both teams.
The top two teams will qualify for the semi-final. Sri Lanka-A, Afghanistan-A, Bangladesh-A, and Hong Kong are in the other group.