Five-star Aayan Khan sends UAE through to last four in Asia Cup qualifying
Harpreet Bhatia, the UAE captain, is demanding more from his side as they chase qualification for the Asia Cup. The national team beat Oman in Malaysia on Wednesday to complete the group stage of the ACC Premier Cup with four wins. It means they will face Hong Kong in Thursday's semi-finals, with Nepal meeting Oman in the other fixture. Only the winner of Saturday’s final in Kuala Lumpur will…
UAE cricket captain Harpreet Bhatia is urging his team to deliver stronger performances as they advance to the semi-finals of the ACC Premier Cup. The UAE secured a 49-run victory over Oman on Wednesday, claiming all four group matches to secure their spot in the final four. They will face Hong Kong in the semi-finals, with Nepal taking on Oman in the other semi-final clash.
The UAE finished atop Group B after claiming three wins and drawing one match. Their victory over Oman, which delivered a 192-run total, highlighted the efforts of their bowlers, particularly Aayan Khan. The 20-year-old spinner took a notable 5-34, helping the UAE maintain control in the middle overs. Despite a strong start by Tanish Suri and Adeeb Usmani, who together added 92 runs for the first wicket, the UAE's top order crumbled, losing all ten wickets for just 100 more runs.
Harpreet emphasized the need for the team to maintain focus and build upon their solid foundation. He noted that the pitch gradually slowed down, providing ideal conditions for spinners. "It is not that easy to score runs and there was help for the spinners," he acknowledged. "We wanted to put pressure on Oman early and that's what we achieved with Khuzaima Tanveer's early strike."
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