In one of the most chaotic finishes in age-level cricket, Bangladesh A defeated India A in the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 semi-final, a match defined by repeated self-destruction from both teams.
After both sides finished on 194/6, the contest went into a Super Over where India A were bowled out for 0, handing Bangladesh A a dramatic win and a place in their first final since 2019.
Bangladesh will face the winner of Pakistan A vs Sri Lanka A in Sunday’s final.
India force Super Over after Bangladesh captain’s brainfade
Bangladesh should have sealed the match in regulation overs. With India needing 4 off the last ball, Harsh Dubey could only hit Rakibul’s yorker to long-on—normally an easy single. But a poor throw and a shock decision by keeper Akbar Ali, who attempted an unnecessary run-out instead of holding the ball, allowed India to steal three runs and take the game into a Super Over.
This came shortly after another blunder: a dropped catch at long-off that Ashutosh Sharma turned into a boundary during India’s chase.
India’s inexplicable decision-making continues in Super Over
India’s meltdown peaked in the Super Over. Their best performer of the tournament, Vaibhav Suryavanshi—the leading run-scorer and biggest six-hitter—did not come out to bat.
Instead, skipper Jitesh Sharma and Ramandeep Singh walked in.
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First ball: Jitesh attempted a reverse lap and was bowled.
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Second ball: Ashutosh Sharma replaced him and lofted a catch to cover.
India A were all out for 0 in just two balls, a rare and embarrassing collapse.
Bangladesh wobble, then scrape through
Chasing just 1 run in the Super Over, Bangladesh almost repeated India’s mistakes. Yasir Ali went for a big hit and was caught at long-on by Ramandeep Singh, briefly giving India hope.
On the next ball, however, India bowled a wide, gifting Bangladesh the win.
Bangladesh’s victory came despite several fielding lapses, thanks to:
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Ripon Mondal Abdul Gaffar Saqlain’s superb Super Over yorkers
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A blistering 48 off 18 balls from Mehrob earlier in the innings
Ultimately, Bangladesh held their nerve better in a match that will be remembered more for chaos than cricketing excellence.
