New Delhi: India A walked into the Asia Cup Rising Stars clash as favourites but it quickly turned into one they will never forget. A sharp Pakistan Shaheens unit handed them an emphatic eight-wicket defeat, built on discipline with the ball and total authority with the bat. What looked like a strong Indian platform at 91 for three after 10 overs suddenly crumbled, leaving the Shaheens with only 137 to chase, a target they easily chased with 40 balls remaining.

The mood in the Pakistan camp was already lifted by the time the winning hit sailed over deep mid-wicket but the celebrations that followed took things to another level. Mohammed Faiq finished the towering six off Naman Dhir, charged down the pitch, roaring with teammates racing towards him. Maaz Sadaqat joined in as both both bat

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