Daijiworld Media Network - Doha

Doha, Nov 21: India A paid a heavy price for their inconsistency with both bat and ball, bowing out to Bangladesh A in a tense Super Over in the semifinals of the Rising Stars Asia Cup on Friday. Bangladesh A will now meet the winners of the Pakistan Shaheens–Sri Lanka A clash in Sunday’s final.

Defending 194 for six, Bangladesh watched their total being matched by India A, forcing a Super Over. However, India’s decision to send Jitesh Sharma, Ashutosh Sharma and Ramandeep Singh—despite explosive hitters Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Priyansh Arya being available—backfired. Ripon Mondol removed both Jitesh and Ashutosh for ducks, leaving India scoreless in the shootout.

Bangladesh lost Yasir Ali to the first ball of their Super Over, but advanced after Suyash

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