Bangladesh A edge India in Super Over to reach Asia Cup Rising Stars final

DOHA: Bangladesh A held their nerve in the Super Over to knock India out of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 semi-final at West End Park International Cricket Stadium on Friday, sealing their place in the tournament’s title clash.

With both teams locked at 194-6 after two high-octane innings, the contest headed into a Super Over.

Bangladesh’s Ripon Mondol delivered a sensational burst, removing two Indian batters in consecutive balls without conceding a single run, effectively shutting the door on India’s hopes.

In response, Bangladesh A lost Yasir Ali on the very first ball, but the drama didn’t end there. Suyash Sharma sprayed the next delivery wide, handing Bangladesh a victory and a spot in the final.

They will now await the winner of the second semi-final between Pakistan Shaheens and Sri Lanka A.

Earlier, put into bat, Bangladesh A produced a powerful display with the bat to post 194-6.

Opener Habibur Rahman Sohan anchored the innings with a superb 65 off 46 balls, peppered with five sixes and three boundaries.

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The late fireworks came from SM Meherob, who launched a blistering unbeaten 48 off just 18 deliveries, smashing six sixes and a four to propel his side to a formidable total.

In response, India matched Bangladesh blow for blow. Their openers set a scorching pace as Priyansh Arya hammered 44 off 23, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi blasted 38 off 15 to keep the chase on track.

However, India lost wickets at key moments, which left them needing 16 off the final over.

Rakibul Hasan conceded two singles before Ashutosh Sharma swung momentum back with a six and a four.

With four required off two, Ashutosh was bowled for a brisk 13 off 6, leaving India needing four off the last ball.

They managed only three, tying the scores and pushing the clash into a Super Over that ultimately proved decisive.

Nehal Wadhera remained unbeaten on 32 off 29, but his efforts fell short as Bangladesh A marched into the final after a thriller.

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