In an exciting semi-final match at the ACC Men's Emerging Asia Cup 2023, a moment of fielding brilliance stole the show as Pakistan A's Omair Yousuf took a brilliant catch that turned the game in their favor against Sri Lanka A.
The catch was taken during the 44th over when Arshad Iqbal attempted a short delivery at Sri Lankan batter Dushan Hemantha. The Sri Lankan batter was overwhelmed by the speed and attempted a risky pull shot, resulting in the ball soaring high between mid-wicket and long-on.
With sharp reflexes, Yousuf sprinted towards the ball, diving full-stretch to his left, and made an exceptional catch that left spectators and teammates in awe.
This excellent catch became the highlight of the match, as Pakistan A secured a commendable victory over Sri Lanka A by 60 runs. The team's clinical performance was evident as they defended a challenging target of 323, restricting Sri Lanka to 262 runs within 45.4 overs.
Earlier in the match, Pakistan A's Omair Bin Yousuf and skipper Mohammad Haris impressed with half-centuries, guiding their team to a massive total of 322 runs.
With the semi-final triumph behind them, all eyes are now on the upcoming final, where Pakistan A will face their arch-rivals, India A, on Sunday, July 2023, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.