The IND-A vs BAN-A Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 semi-final was a last ball thriller. Chasing 195 to win, India need four of the final ball to win the contest. However, the Men in Blue sneaked three runs with a comical fielding gaffe to force the match into a super over.
India A needed 16 runs off the final over to win the semi-final. Ashutosh Sharma hit a towering six to reduce the equation to 8 runs of 3 balls. A fielding error saw the required margin drop down to 4 off 2 balls. Ashutosh Sharma was cleaned bowled next to hurt India's chances. Facing the final ball, Harsh Dubey hit it straight to long on for a single.
However, Bangladesh keeper made a complete mess of it. India A pushed for a second run and the keeper miss the stumps trying to affect the run out. The resulting over throw saw India sneak in a third run to force the game into a Super Over. Suyash then bowled a wide to hand Bangladesh A a famous victory.
Unfortunately for India A, their batters failed to make most of the opportunity. Captain Jitesh Sharma was clean bowled trying to ramp the bowler over third man. Ashutosh Sharma was caught the next ball, handing Bangladesh only a 1-run target.
Suyash Sharma bowled the Super Over for India. Yasir Ali tried to clear the fence but was caught on the fence by Ramandeep Singh adding much more drama to the contest.
Earlier, Bangladesh A scored 194-6 in 20 overs to set a massive target of 195 for the Jitesh Sharma-led India A. Habibur Rahman Sohan smashed a solid half-century at the top of the order. But it was late innings fire works from SM Meherob that helped his team post a competitive total. India A conceded 50 runs from the last 2 overs, including 28 off Naman Dhir.
