Welcome Top the – India A vs Bangladesh A LIVE Update: India A will take on Bangladesh A in the first semi-final of the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 at the West End International Cricket Stadium in Doha on Friday. The match began at 3pm today (November 21).
India A have faced inconsistency throughout the tournament, but young opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s impressive performance has kept the team competitive. Bangladesh A topped Group A to enter the knockout stage and now prepare to challenge India A for a spot in Sunday’s title clash.
Bangladesh A topped Group A after a strong performance against Afghanistan A, where they bowled out the opposition for just 78 runs. Their bowlers held control throughout the match, giving the team an important group-stage victory. However, Bangladesh A later faced a narrow defeat against Sri Lanka A in their final group fixture. Despite the loss, they secured the top spot in the group and qualified for the semi-final. The team will now focus on maintaining their strong bowling performance while preparing to counter India A’s top-order threat in the crucial knockout match.
Where To Watch The Match?
One can watch the match on: Sony Sports Ten 1 and SonyLiv website and app
In the Super Over, India surprisingly chose not to send Suryavanshi, instead sending Jitesh and Ramandeep. Ripon produced a perfect yorker to dismiss Jitesh, and Ashutosh fell on the following delivery, leaving Bangladesh needing only a single run to win.
A massive lapse in judgment from Akbar Ali, and this match is heading to a Super Over. A full delivery outside off, Dubey mistimes the heave to long-on and the batters hesitantly attempt a second. The throw comes in to the keeper, but he completely loses awareness, tries an under-arm flick at the stumps for a run-out, misses, and with no backup in place, India grab a third run. The Indian camp erupts — they know they’ve escaped a certain defeat. Dubey had his head down the moment he hit it, but he sprinted hard.
Ripon Mondol delivers to Nehal Wadhera, a yorker-length ball shaping away from the left-hander outside off. Wadhera goes for the drive but fails to connect. A vital dot ball.
Rakibul Hasan enters the attack and gets a breakthrough with his first ball. He delivers a sharp good-length delivery that rises on Priyansh Arya. Arya goes for a powerful pull, but the ball is not in the right slot. He mistimes the shot, sending it straight towards long-on, where Jishan Alam completes a comfortable catch. Bangladesh fans celebrate loudly as Arya walks off after a solid 44 from 23 balls, which included four boundaries and three sixes.
India A need 97 runs in 64 balls
India A need 101 runs in 68 balls
Abu Hider Rony takes wicket of Naman Dhir for 7 runs.
Big hgeartbreak for Indians, as Abdul Gaffar Saqlain dismisses Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Saqlain celebrates with outstretched arms and finishes with a trademark CR7-style cheer. He delivers a full ball outside off, and Suryavanshi attempts to go over the top, but the bat turns in his hand, causing him to lose his bottom grip. The shot goes straight to long-on, where Jishan Alam completes a comfortable catch. Bangladesh finally claim the wicket they were chasing. Suryavanshi walks off after a brisk 38 off 15 balls, hitting two fours and four sixes.
SIX! SIX! SIX!
SM Meherob is currently dismantling the attack for Bangladesh, having powered three maximums in this single over..
Another big wicket!
Gurjapneet Singh strikes at Habibur Rahman’s stay at 65 runs.
Ofcourse its a big wicket for India A at this moment.
Latest Score: 126–5 (15.4 overs)
Suyash Sharma finally gets a wicket.
Abu Hider Rony tries to sweep. Jitesh Sharma takes the catch and makes a loud appeal. It’s OUT.
WICKET! Harsh Dubey removes Akbar Ali.
Latest Score: 119–4(14.4)
SIX! Ramandeep Singh delivers one in the slot, and Habibur Rahman Sohan reacts instantly. He lifts it cleanly over the long-on boundary with a powerful swing. A brilliant strike from the batter, who now moves to 37 off 24 balls. This is his third six of the innings.
Another Six! Habibur Rahman Sohan reads the length early and launches the ball straight over Harsh Dubey.
Sharma prevented Habibur Rahman Sohan and Zawad Abrar from taking any risks. The flow of runs has slowed down sharply for Bangladesh.
Just 5 runs came from Suryah’s over.
BANGLADESH are 54/1 after 7 overs against INDIA A.
INDIA- A 49/1 in 6 overs vs BANGLADESH
Jishan Alam sends it for a huge SIX! Gurjapneet Singh bowls it short, and Alam pulls it away with sheer force. The ball flies high with full elevation and clears the boundary with ease. Fours and sixes continue to pour in as he strikes another massive hit.
Bangladesh A openers Jishan Alam and Habibur Rahman have taken their positions at the crease. Vijaykumar Vyshak is ready to deliver the opening over. The action is about to begin at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium.
Habibur Rahman Sohan, Jishan Alam, Zawad Abrar, Akbar Ali(w/c), Mahidul Islam Ankon, Yasir Ali, SM Meherob, Abu Hider Rony, Rakibul Hasan, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain and Ripon Mondol
Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Naman Dhir, Nehal Wadhera, Jitesh Sharma(w/c), Harsh Dubey, Ashutosh Sharma, Ramandeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Gurjapneet Singh, Suyash Sharma
India wins the toss, decides to field first against Bangladesh.
Welcome to the first semifinal of the tournament, where India A, who finished second in Group B, take on Bangladesh A, the leaders of Group A. Both sides enter this contest with one goal in mind – booking their place in the final.
India’s IPL-experienced players have made a quiet start to the tournament even as Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to dominate with the bat. Jitesh Sharma, Naman Dhir, Priyansh Arya, and Nehal Wadhera are still looking for big contributions. The team will need a stronger collective effort against Bangladesh, who remain a challenging opponent. Jitesh opened the campaign with an unbeaten 83 against UAE, but he scored only 5 when facing Pakistan’s seasoned bowling attack.
