With the help of new batting sensation Abhishek Sharma, India defeated Bangladesh by a resounding 41 runs in their Asia Cup Super Four match. With a brilliant 75 off just 37 deliveries, which included six fours and five soaring sixes, the left-hander dominated the match.
Before being run out, Sharma looked to be on track for another international century, a dismissal that left his family feeling conflicted. His mother, Manju Sharma, spoke after the game and was pleased and hopeful about her son’s innings.
The game was excellent, and Abhishek Sharma had a strong innings. In another game, he will score a century. “India ought to win the Asia Cup,” Manju declared.
The lost century was bittersweet for his family. After seeing the innings, his sister Komal also expressed her feelings, expressing a mixture of pride and a tinge of disappointment at how close he was to reaching a significant milestone. The 25-year-old has already been compared to some of India’s greatest batsmen due to his reckless style at the top of the order. He is quickly becoming an important part of India’s Asia Cup campaign with performances like these.
“The fact that Abhishek Sharma missed the century is painful.
But it’s alright, it’s a feature of the game. I have no doubt that he will win the tournament with a hundred runs. We are thrilled that he is contributing significantly to the team’s victory in the game. The group is excellent. The squad has our admiration. Rohit Sharma has always been a favourite of mine, and now Abhishek Sharma is doing the same. “I’m proud,” Komal remarked.
With this triumph, Sri Lanka was assured of their elimination from the competition, and India became the first side to secure a spot in the Asia Cup 2025 final. The second finalist will now be determined by a do-or-die match between Bangladesh and Pakistan.
On September 26, the Men in Blue will play their last Super Four match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium against Sri Lanka. In the meantime, India’s opponent in the summit match on September 28 would be decided by the result of the match between Pakistan and Bangladesh on September 25.
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