Veteran Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik congratulated Pakistan A following their win against India A in the final of the ACC Men’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023. However, Dinesh Karthik took a dig at Pakistani cricket fans after the final match of the emerging tournament.
Pakistan A beat India A by 128 runs at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, July 23. The Mohammad Haris-led team outclassed the Men in Blue in the final match. Pakistan middle-order batter Tayyab Tahir was named Player of the Match for his brilliant century in the final.
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You’ll Be Reminded Of The Champions Trophy – Dinesh Karthik
Dinesh Karthik shared an emotional message for the India A team, stating that it will be tough to swallow the loss after playing dominant cricket throughout the tournament.
“Well tried India A. Tough loss. Always a bitter pill to swallow after playing a convincing tournament all the way to the finals. You live and learn. Were some of you’ll be reminded of the champions trophy 2017 after this result,” DK tweeted.
The Indian team was the favourite to win the title in the CT final in 2017. However, they suffered a shocking loss against Pakistan. India’s top order collapsed, but Hardik Pandya’s valiant effort of 76 couldn’t help the team cross the finish line in the match.
Well played Pakistan A.
Well tried India A .Tough loss . Always a bitter pill to swallow after playing a convincing tournament all the way to the finals .
You live and learn ?Were some of you'll reminded of the champions trophy 2017 after this result #EmergingAsiaCup2023
— DK (@DineshKarthik) July 23, 2023
India A Suffered 128-Run Loss Against Pakistan A
Pakistan Shaheen’s team put up a total of 352 runs for the loss of eight wickets while batting first. Saim Ayub (59) and Sahibzada Farhan (65) added a 121-run partnership for the opening wicket. Tayyab Tahir scored an exceptional hundred to help the team put up a mammoth total.
In response, the Yash Dhull-led team was bundled out for 224 runs in 40 overs, suffering their first defeat in the tournament. Openers Sai Sudharsan (29) and Abhishek Sharma (61) added a 64-run partnership in nine overs. However, they lost momentum and failed to chase down the target.
