Ripon Mondol delivered a breathtaking Super Over performance, conceding no runs and taking two wickets, to power Bangladesh A to victory over India A and into the final of the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025/26 after a nerve-shredding first semifinal in Doha, Qatar.

In a contest that swung wildly throughout, Mondol’s ice-cold brilliance with the ball proved decisive as Bangladesh A edged out India A in dramatic fashion.

Earlier, India skipper Jitesh Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl on a true batting surface, but Bangladesh A made full use of the conditions.

Opener Habibur Rahman Sohan anchored the innings superbly with 65 off 46 balls, while Jishan Alam (26 off 14) and Zawad Abrar (13 off 19) chipped in with top-order contributions.

India A fought back admirably through spinners Harsh

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