The much-anticipated final of the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 is set to take place on Sunday at 1:30 pm GMT. The Al Amerat Cricket Ground will be the stage for this thrilling encounter between Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A.

Both teams have displayed exceptional talent throughout the tournament, making their way to the final with impressive performances. This match promises to be a nail-biting contest as these young cricketers vie for the coveted title.

Key players to watch out for

Sri Lanka A: Nuwanidu Fernando, as the captain, will be a crucial figure in leading his team. Keep an eye on Yashodha Lanka, Lahiru Udara and Ramesh Mendis, who have been consistent performers.

Afghanistan A: Zubaid Akbari and Sediqullah Atal have been in sensational form, and their opening partnership will be crucial. Darwish Rasooli, as the captain, will be looking to inspire his team. Qais Ahmad’s leg-spin will be a key weapon for Afghanistan.

Emerging Asia Cup 2024 Final, SL-A vs AF-A:

Date and Time: October 27; 01:30 pm GMT /05:00 pm local/ 07:30 pm IST
Venue: Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Oman

Al Amerat Cricket Ground Pitch Report:

The pitch at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. While it might offer some initial movement for the pacers, the surface is likely to slow down as the game progresses, favoring the spinners. Batters will need to be patient and build their innings, while bowlers will have to be accurate and exploit the conditions. The average first innings score at this venue has been around 196, suggesting a target of around 170-180 could be competitive.

SL-A vs AF-A, Dream11 Prediction Picks:

Wicketkeeper: Lahiru Udara
Batters: Nuwanidu Fernando, Sediqullah Atal, Zubaid Akbari
All-rounders: Karim Janat, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Sahan Arachchige
Bowlers: Nipun Ransika, Abdul Rahmani, Dushan Hemantha, Allah Ghazanfar

SL-A vs AF-A, Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Sediqullah Atal  (c), Dushan Hemantha (vc)
Choice 2: Lahiru Udara (c), Zubaid Akbari (vc)

SL-A vs AF-A, Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Ramesh Mendis, Eshan Malinga, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Yashodha Lanka

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SL-A vs AF-A, Dream11 Team for today’s match (October 27, 01:30 pm GMT):

(Screengrab: Dream11)

Squads:

Sri Lanka A: Yashodha Lanka, Lahiru Udara (wk), Nuwanidu Fernando (c), Sahan Arachchige, Pawan Rathnayake, Ramesh Mendis, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Dushan Hemantha, Nimesh Vimukthi, Nipun Ransika, Eshan Malinga, Dinura Kalupahana, Isitha Wijesundera, Kavindu Nadeeshan, Lasith Croospulle

Afghanistan A: Zubaid Akbari, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli (c), Karim Janat, Shahidullah Kamal, Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Sharafuddin Ashraf, Qais Ahmad, Allah Ghazanfar, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Bilal Sami, Nangeyalia Kharote, Wafiullah Tarakhil, Numan Shah, Abdul Rahmani

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