Bangladesh A Clinches Final Spot in Asia Cup 2025 After India A’s Stunning Super Over Collapse
Bangladesh A triumphed over India A in a nail-biting semifinal of the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025/26 held in Doha, Qatar. The match concluded dramatically with a Super Over after both teams finished their innings tied at 194 runs. Ripon Mondol emerged as the hero for Bangladesh A, delivering a flawless Super Over that secured their spot in the final.
In the semifinal clash, India A captain Jitesh Sharma opted to bowl first after winning the toss, a decision made on a pitch favorable for batting. Bangladesh A took full advantage of the conditions, with opener Habibur Rahman Sohan leading the charge by scoring 65 runs off 46 balls. Jishan Alam and Zawad Abrar contributed with 26 off 14 and 13 off 19 runs, respectively. However, India A’s spinners, Harsh Dubey and Suyash Sharma, mounted a comeback, restricting Bangladesh A from a strong position of 108/2 to 130/6. The turning point came from S M Meherob Hasan, who played a blistering innings of 48 not out off just 18 balls, hitting six sixes. His explosive performance, alongside Yasir Ali, who scored 17 not out off 9 balls, helped Bangladesh A reach a competitive total of 194/6 in their allotted 20 overs.
India A’s Chase
India A began their chase with aggression, as Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed 38 runs off 15 balls, propelling the team to 49 runs without loss in just three overs. Priyansh Arya continued the momentum, scoring 44 runs off 23 balls. However, the innings faced setbacks as regular wickets fell, including a slow contribution from Naman Dhir, who managed only 7 runs off 12 balls. By the halfway mark, India A was at 101/3, needing to accelerate their scoring to chase down the target.
As the match progressed, the tension mounted, with India A requiring 16 runs in the final over. A last-ball misfield allowed India A to score three runs, resulting in a tie at 194 runs, which led to the Super Over.
Super Over Drama
In the Super Over, Bangladesh A’s Ripon Mondol showcased his skills by taking two wickets without conceding any runs. He dismissed both Jitesh Sharma and Ashutosh Sharma in consecutive deliveries, leaving India A scoreless. With only one run to defend, Bangladesh A faced a challenge. Suyash Sharma managed to take Yasir Ali’s wicket, but a wide delivery on the next ball sealed the victory for Bangladesh A. The official scorecard reflected Bangladesh A’s innings of 194/6, with Habibur Rahman and S M Meherob Hasan being the standout performers. For India A, Priyansh Arya and Vaibhav Suryavanshi were the top scorers. The match concluded with Bangladesh A winning the Super Over, finishing at 1/1 in just 0.1 overs, while India A ended at 0/2 in 0.2 overs. This thrilling victory propels Bangladesh A into the final of the tournament.
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