Afghanistan A prevail over India A by 4 runs

Afghanistan A caused a major upset by eking out a four-run win over star-studded India A via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in a rain-marred tri-nation series match on Thursday.

Batting first, India A posted a daunting 349/9 in a rain-curtailed 49-over innings, with  Prabhsimran Singh leading the charge with a blazing 84 off 69 balls, supported by half-centuries from captain Tilak Varma (66) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (66).

Due to persistent rain intervals, Afghanistan A’s target was revised to 294 runs from 38 overs, applying the DLS method.

Following an explosive start by captain Imran (75 not out off 70 balls) and Hassan Eisakhil (34 off 29 balls), Afghanistan kept themselves in the hunt. Bahir Shah (51 off 52 balls), then, joined Imran and the duo took them to 177/2 in 25.5 overs when another spell of rain stopped play. At that stage of the game, Afghanistan were found to be four runs ahead of the par score requirement, which sealed their victory.