Doha witnessed an absolute cricket rollercoaster as Bangladesh A pulled off a sensational Super Over victory against India A in the ACC Mens Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 semi-final! The match, played at West End Park International Cricket Stadium, was a nail-biter from start to finish, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
Bangladesh A's Batting Fireworks
Bangladesh A, after winning the toss and electing to bat, started strong. Habibur Rahman Sohan anchored the innings with a well-constructed 65 off 46 balls. Jishan Alam and Zawad Abrar chipped in with valuable contributions at the top of the order. However, India's spinners, Harsh Dubey and Suyash Sharma, applied the brakes, restricting Bangladesh A's progress.
Meherob Hasan's Explosive Cameo
Just when India A seemed to have the upper hand, Meherob Hasan unleashed a stunning counter-attack. His blistering 48 off just 18 balls, including six massive sixes, propelled Bangladesh A to a formidable total of 194/6. Yasir Ali provided excellent support with a quick-fire 18.
India A's Chase and the Super Over Drama
India A responded with an explosive start, thanks to Vaibhav Suryavanshi's aggressive 38 off 15 balls. Priyansh Arya continued the momentum with 44, but wickets fell at regular intervals, disrupting their chase. A slow innings from Naman Dhir further hampered their progress.
With the scores tied, the match went to a Super Over. Ripon Mondol emerged as the hero for Bangladesh A, delivering a Super Over for the ages. He conceded zero runs and took two crucial wickets, securing a memorable victory and sending Bangladesh A into the final!
Akbar Ali, the Bangladesh A captain, expressed his relief and acknowledged the contributions of Meherob and Yasir. He also admitted to a mistake in the final over of the main game, but was grateful to Ripon for saving the day. This match will surely be remembered for its twists, turns, and the sheer brilliance of Ripon Mondol's Super Over performance.