India A vs Pakistan Shaheens Live Streaming details, Match Preview, Squad ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024

The highly anticipated clash between India A and Pakistan Shaheens is set to take place on October 19, 2024, at 17:30 GST, marking a thrilling encounter in the ACC T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024. Both teams feature a promising lineup of young and emerging players, adding to the excitement of this classic India-Pakistan rivalry. This match is expected to be a nail-biter with both sides eager to start their campaign with a win.

The rivalry between India and Pakistan always brings excitement, and this match is no exception. Both teams have a history of fielding strong squads in emerging tournaments, with Pakistan winning the previous editions in 2019 and 2023. India's aggressive batting lineup will face a stiff challenge from Pakistan's pace and spin combination.

Live Streaming Details

For fans eagerly awaiting the match, the ACC T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 can be live-streamed in the following regions:

• India: Live streaming will be available on FanCode. Unfortunately, there will be no television broadcast in India.
• Other Regions: The match will be live-streamed on the ACC’s YouTube channel, providing global access to this exciting contest.

Time Zones

• Gulf Standard Time (GST): 17:30 (5:30 PM)
• India Standard Time (IST): 19:00 (7:00 PM)
• Pakistan Standard Time (PKT): 18:30 (6:30 PM)

India A Preview

India A, led by the talented Tilak Varma, brings a mix of seasoned players and rising stars. With players like Ayush Badoni, Rahul Chahar, and Abhishek Sharma in their ranks, they boast depth in both batting and bowling. The team also includes versatile all-rounders like Nehal Wadhera and Hrithik Shokeen, adding balance to their lineup.

The Indian team has a rich history in youth competitions, and they’ll look to start their tournament with a strong performance against their arch-rivals. Key performances are expected from skipper Tilak Varma, who will anchor the middle-order, while bowlers like Vaibhav Arora and Rasikh Salam will lead the pace attack.

Pakistan Shaheens Preview

The Pakistan Shaheens, captained by Mohammad Haris, are equally formidable, with a well-rounded squad featuring a mixture of experienced and uncapped players. Pakistan’s emerging team has been on a roll in the past editions of the Emerging Teams Asia Cup, having won the tournament twice (in 2019 and 2023). Haris, a promising wicketkeeper-batter, is coming into this match on the back of stellar performances in domestic tournaments.

The Shaheens’ squad includes talented players like Abbas Afridi, Qasim Akram, and the fiery pacer Shahnawaz Dahani, who will be crucial in the bowling department. Arafat Minhas and Sufiyan Moqim bring balance with their all-round skills. Haris emphasized the importance of performing under pressure, saying:

"The Emerging Teams T20 Asia Cup is a great opportunity for all the players in the Shaheens squad to showcase their abilities and thrive under high pressure. The teams we are facing are highly competitive, and the format requires proactiveness during all phases of the game."

The Shaheens will also rely on young players like Abdul Samad and Zaman Khan, making their first appearance for the team, to make a significant impact.

Squads:

Led by Tilak Varma, India A boasts a blend of experienced players and emerging talents. Key players like Abhishek Sharma, Ayush Badoni, and Rahul Chahar add depth to both batting and bowling departments. India will rely on all-rounders such as Nishant Sindhu and Hrithik Shokeen, along with dynamic wicketkeepers Anuj Rawat and Prabhsimran Singh, to provide flexibility.

India A: Tilak Varma (c), Vaibhav Arora, Ayush Badoni, Rahul Chahar, Anshul Kamboj, Sai Kishore, Aaqib Khan, Anuj Rawat (wk), Rasikh Salam, Nishant Sindhu, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Ramandeep Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Hrithik Shokeen, Nehal Wadhera

Under the captaincy of Mohammad Haris, Pakistan Shaheens also feature a formidable squad, including pacers Shahnawaz Dahani and Zaman Khan, and the hard-hitting Qasim Akram. The team's strength lies in a balanced attack, with Abbas Afridi leading the pace department and players like Abdul Samad expected to contribute significantly in the middle order.

Pakistan Shaheens: Mohammad Haris (captain), Abdul Samad, Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Haider Ali, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohmmad Imran Jnr, Omair Bin Yousuf, Qasim Akram, Rohail Nazir, Shahnawaz Dahani, Sufiyan Moqim, Yasir Khan and Zaman Khan

As the two teams prepare for this much-anticipated clash, fans can expect a thrilling contest with fierce competition between bat and ball. The stakes are high, and both India A and Pakistan Shaheens will look to start their campaign with a win, knowing that momentum is crucial in a short T20 tournament. This contest holds extra weight as both teams will be aiming to make a strong statement in the group stages. Historically, India-Pakistan encounters are always closely fought, and this match should be no exception, given the talented squads on both sides. The winner of this clash will gain an early advantage in Group B, which also includes Oman and the UAE.