The seventh match of the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 is set to be a thrilling encounter between Pakistan A and Oman. The match will take place at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Oman on October 21, 2024, at 02:30 PM IST. This article will delve into the background of both teams, their recent performances, and what fans can expect from this exciting match.
Background of the Teams
Pakistan A, currently ranked third on the points table, has played one match in the series. Their previous encounter against India A was a nail-biting game that India A won by seven runs. The top fantasy player for Pakistan A in that match was Arafat Minhas, who scored 91 fantasy points. The squad for Pakistan A includes Abdul Samad, Omair Yousuf, Abbas Afridi, Haider Ali, Mohammad Haris, Qasim Akram, Shahnawaz Dahani, Mohammad Imran Jnr, Mehran Mumtaz, Ahmed Daniyal, Zaman Khan, Haseebullah Khan, Sufiyan Muqeem, Arafat Minhas, and Yasir Khan .
Oman, ranked fourth on the points table, has also played one match in the series. In their last match against the United Arab Emirates, Oman lost by four wickets. The top fantasy player for Oman was Aamir Kaleem, who scored 102 fantasy points. The squad for Oman includes Mohammad Nadeem, Aamir Kaleem, Jatinder Singh, Sufyan Mehmood, Siddharth Bukkapatnam, Zeeshan Maqsood, Mehran Khan, Ayaan Khan, Aqib Ilyas, Kaleemullah, Jay Odedra, Wasim Ali, Muzahir Raza, Sandeep Goud, Shoaib Khan, Rafiullah, Khalid Kail, Kashyap Prajapati, Samay Shrivastav, Pratik Athavale, Karan Sonavale, Shakeel Ahmad, and Hammad Mirza .
Recent Performances
In their previous match against India A, Pakistan A struggled to maintain a consistent run rate. Despite a strong performance by Qasim Akram, who scored 40 runs, Pakistan A could not surpass India A's total. This loss has placed them in a challenging position as they look to bounce back against Oman. The highlights of the India A vs Pakistan A match can be found here.
Oman's recent performance against the United Arab Emirates was also a closely contested match. Despite a strong showing by Aamir Kaleem, who scored 41 runs and took four wickets, Oman fell short by four wickets. This loss has put pressure on Oman to perform well against Pakistan A and climb the points table. The highlights of the UAE vs Oman match can be found here.
Fantasy Tips and Player Stats
For fantasy cricket enthusiasts, the match between Pakistan A and Oman offers several exciting options. Arafat Minhas from Pakistan A has been a standout performer with 91 fantasy points, while Aamir Kaleem from Oman has scored 102 fantasy points. Qasim Akram from Pakistan A has also been impressive with 80 fantasy points. Fantasy tips and player stats for the match can be found here.
Dream11 prediction for the match suggests that Mohammad Haris from Pakistan A could be a good wicket-keeper option. For Oman, Aamir Kaleem and Jatinder Singh are top picks. The Dream11 team for today's match includes Mohammad Haris as the wicket-keeper, Qasim Akram as the batsman, and Aamir Kaleem as the bowler .
Live Score and Match Updates
The live score of the match is available on various platforms. As of the last update, Pakistan A was at 73/2 after 9 overs. Qasim Akram was batting on 39 runs, while Omair Yousuf had scored 17 runs. The current run rate is 8.11, and the partnership between Qasim Akram and Omair Yousuf has been productive. The live score updates can be found here.
The commentary feedback from the match highlights the productive shots played by Qasim Akram and Omair Yousuf. Qasim Akram has been particularly impressive with 39 runs off 26 balls, including two fours and three sixes. Omair Yousuf has also contributed significantly with 17 runs off 14 balls, including two fours. The commentary feedback can be found here.
Conclusion
The match between Pakistan A and Oman promises to be an exciting encounter in the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024. Both teams have shown strong performances in their previous matches, and this match will be crucial for them to climb the points table. Fans can expect a thrilling contest with several productive shots and strategic bowling performances. For more information and live updates, visit ESPN Cricinfo for live cricket scores and commentary.
