India A continued their ‘no handshake’ policy against Pakistan A after losing by eight wickets in Match 6 of the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 on Sunday, 16 November, at West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha. After being put in to bat first, India were bundled out for just 136 in 19 overs, with Vaibhav Suryavanshi top-scoring with 45 (28). In reply, Pakistan chased down the target in just 13.2 overs, riding on a splendid innings from Maaz Sadaqat (79* off 47).

Pakistan’s chase got off to a breathtaking start, with openers Mohammad Naeem and Maaz Sadaqat adding 55 runs for the first wicket off 33 balls. Sadaqat was the aggressor in the partnership as he continued his rich form after scoring a remarkable 96 (54) against Oman in the previous fixture. The southpaw took on the Indian

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