New Delhi, Nov. 17 -- In a display of sheer grit and explosive batting, 20-year-old Maaz Sadaqat stole the show as Pakistan A defeated India A by eight wickets in the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025. The left-handed all-rounder survived two early dropped catches to smash an unbeaten 79 off just 47 balls, guiding his team to a commanding chase of 137 with seven overs remaining.

Leg-spinner Suyash Sharma ripped a perfect googly in the 8th over. Maaz Sadaqat was completely foxed, got a thick top edge towards point, and 16-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, normally a safe pair of hands, put down an absolute sitter. Suryavanshi immediately buried his face in his hands in disbelief.

In the 10th over, drama number two. Sadaqat launched a massive slog-s...