At the toss, India A captain Jitesh Sharma elected to bowl first. Bangladesh A posted 194/6 in their allotted 20 overs, propelled by SM Meherob’s unbeaten 48 off 18 balls. A costly 28-run penultimate over conceded to Naman Dhir of India A added to the scoreboard woes for the visiting side.
Chasing 195, India A saw some fireworks from Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who struck 38 off 15 balls before being dismissed by Abdul Gaffar Saqlain. Key contributions from Priyansh Arya (44 off 23), Jitesh Sharma (33 off 23), and Ramandeep Singh (21 off 11) kept India in contention, but wickets fell at crucial intervals, leading to a tied finish and a Super Over showdown.
In the Super Over, India A’s hopes were dashed as captain Jitesh Sharma and Ramandeep Singh were dismissed on consecutive deliveries by Ripon Mondal. With only two wickets allowed, India A was bowled out for zero, handing Bangladesh A a target of just one run. Yasir Ali was dismissed on the first ball by Suyash Sharma, but a wide ball from Suyash on the following delivery allowed Akbar Ali to score the solitary run, securing victory for Bangladesh A.
The match highlighted the intensity and competitiveness of the Rising Stars Asia Cup, giving young talents from both nations a platform to showcase their skills. For India A, the defeat is a learning experience, emphasizing the importance of composure under pressure, particularly in Super Over scenarios. Bangladesh A’s narrow triumph marks a memorable start to their campaign in Doha.
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