NEW DELHI: India A pacer Rasikh Salam delivered an outstanding performance in the second Group B match of the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on Monday.
In a single over during the Powerplay, Rasikh ripped through the UAE's top order, triggreing a collapse that saw the Emirates team getting bowled out for a mere 107 runs in 16.5 overs.
The 24-year-old pacer started the over by dismissing Nilansh Keswani for 5 off 9 balls, with Vaibhav Arora taking a sharp catch.
On the very next delivery, Rasikh had Vishnu Sukumaran caught behind by wicketkeeper Prabhsimran Singh, which put him on a hat-trick.
Though he missed the hat-trick, Rasikh bowled Syed Haider on the fifth ball of the over, claiming his third wicket.
Rasikh finished with figures of 2 overs, 15 runs, and 3 wickets.
WATCH:India A chased own the target with ease, reaching 110 in just 10.5 overs.
Abhishek Sharma led the charge with a blistering 58 off 24 balls, including six fours and four sixes, sealing a comprehensive seven-wicket victory.
Rasikh was deservedly named 'Man of the Match' for his brilliant spell.
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