In a dramatic semifinal clash at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha, Bangladesh A edged out India A in a tense Super Over to secure their place in the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 final on Friday. The match, filled with twists and pressure moments, ended with Bangladesh A delivering a stunning knockout blow to the Jitesh Sharma-led Indian side.
After being put in to bat, Bangladesh A posted a competitive 194/6 in 20 overs. India A’s chase, powered by Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Priyansh Arya, kept them alive till the final overs, but they eventually finished at 194/6, forcing the game into a Super Over.
The tie-breaker, however, turned out to be a nightmare for India A. Bangladesh pacer Ripon Mondol produced a sensational Super Over, dismissing both Indian batters in the first two balls and bundling India out for 0, a rare occurrence in T20 cricket.
Chasing one run for victory, Bangladesh A survived a moment of drama when Yasir Ali was caught at long-on on the first ball. But the very next delivery from Suyash Sharma turned decisive a wide down the leg side, handing Bangladesh A the winning run and a place in the final.
The loss ended India A’s campaign, eliminating the prospect of a high-voltage India vs Pakistan final. Bangladesh A will now face the winner of the second semifinal between Pakistan A and Sri Lanka A in the title clash.
With this thrilling win, Bangladesh A continue their dominant run in the tournament, having topped Group B and now punching their ticket to the summit clash in dramatic fashion.
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