India A all-rounder Ayush Badoni made headlines on October 21, 2024, with a stunning flying catch during the Emerging Teams Asia Cup match against the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The catch came off the bowling of Ramandeep Singh in the 15th over. UAE’s Muhammad Jawadullah attempted to hit a full-length delivery towards long-on, but Badoni, sprinting in, executed a spectacular dive to the right, dismissing Jawadullah for just one run. This remarkable catch marked UAE’s ninth wicket, contributing to India A’s dominance on the field.
India A’s Bowling Prowess Shines
The match, held at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman, saw UAE winning the toss and choosing to bat first. India A, however, capitalized on the decision, with their bowlers putting on an exceptional performance. Led by Rasikh Salam’s three-wicket haul, India A bowled out UAE for a mere 107 runs in just 16.5 overs. Other key bowlers included Ramandeep Singh, who took two wickets, and Nehal Wadhera, Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Arora, and Anshul Kamboj, each claiming one wicket. Salam’s performance in the powerplay, where he dismissed three UAE batters, was particularly notable and set the tone for India A’s control over the match.
Rasikh Salam’s Powerplay Masterclass
During the powerplay, Rasikh Salam dismantled the UAE top order by dismissing Nilansh Keswani, Vishnu Sukumaran, and Syed Haider in a single over. In a mid-innings interview, Salam revealed his strategy to stay aggressive, anticipating that the batters would take risks in the final over of the powerplay. The pitch offered ample assistance to the bowlers, and Salam took full advantage, ensuring India A had a manageable target to chase. Confident in their abilities, he expressed optimism about the team’s chances of wrapping up the chase quickly, thanks to the disciplined bowling and strong fielding efforts led by Badoni’s acrobatic catch.
India A’s dominant bowling display, coupled with brilliant fielding, put them in a commanding position, underlining their strong performance in the tournament.
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