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Bangladesh A Clinch Thrilling Super Over Victory Against India A in ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup Semi-Final
DOHA, QATAR – Bangladesh A defeated India A in a nail-biting Super Over finish in the semi-final of the ACC Men’s Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 held at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium on Friday, November 21st.
The match went down to the wire, with India A’s innings propelled by some poor fielding from their opponents. However, a questionable decision in the Super Over ultimately cost them the game. The team management opted not to send in in-form opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who had smashed a quickfire 38 off 15 balls earlier in the innings, and this proved to be a crucial error.
In the Super Over, India A captain Jitesh Sharma was bowled on the first ball while attempting a ramp shot against bowler Ripon Mondol. Ashutosh Sharma followed quickly after, caught at extra cover on the next delivery. This left Bangladesh A needing just one run to win, which they achieved with five balls to spare.
“It was a team management decision [not to send Suryavanshi], which I ultimately agreed with,” said a dejected Jitesh Sharma after the game, taking full responsibility for the loss. “As a senior player, I should have finished the game. This is a good learning experience for us. We had control for the entire 20 overs. They bowled really well especially the 19th over. Don’t blame anyone for the loss.”
He further explained the decision to send himself and other big hitters for the Super Over based on their perceived ability in the death overs, while acknowledging the importance of powerplay specialists like Suryavanshi.
“Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Priyansh Arya are powerplay masters. But in the death overs, I, Ashutosh and Ramandeep Singh usually take the responsibility of big hitting. Therefore, the decision of who will bat for the Super Over was of the team and ultimately mine as well.”
Bangladesh A’s victory sends them through to the final, while India A will rue the missed opportunity and the Super Over strategy that backfired. The Bangladesh A team had a great game in which one of their left handed batsman played really well and showed great pressure in the process, resulting in the team winning the game.
India A XI: Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Naman Dhir, Nehal Wadhera, Jitesh Sharma (WK/C), Harsh Dubey, Ashutosh Sharma, Ramandeep Singh, Gurjapneet Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Suyash Sharma.
Bangladesh A XI: Habibur Rahman Sohan, Jishan Alam, Jawad Abrara, Akbar Ali (WK/C), Mahidul Islam Ankon, Yasir Ali, SM Meharob, Abu Hider Rony, Rakibul Hasan, Abdul Ghaffar Saklain, Ripon Mondol.
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