India A lose Super Over thriller as Bangla Tigers roar into Asia Cup Rising Stars final

New Delhi: India lost a nail-biting semifinal in a Super Over as Bangladesh roared into the Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars final at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha, Qatar.

The remarkable semi-final ended in an anti-climactic fashion, as Bangladesh themselves, chasing just 1 run in the Super Over, lost a wicket on the first ball before clinching the contest after Suyash Sharma bowled a wide down the leg side, which could have ended up as a wicket for India. Jitesh Sharma, captain and wicketkeeper, missed a stumping down the leg side, triggering wild celebrations in the Bangladesh camp.

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Chasing 195 to win, India forced the match into a Super Over after Nehal Wadhera and Harsh Dubey ran three runs on the final ball following a brain-fade moment by Bangladesh wicketkeeper Akbar Ali. However, the Indian team failed to capitalise on the momentum and lost two wickets in two balls, setting a target of just 1 run for Bangla Tigers. India's decision not to send in-form Vaibhav Sooryanshi in the Super Over came back to haunt them as Jitesh and Ashutosh Sharma failed to trouble the scorers.

While Indian players were left heartbroken, Bangladesh players breathed a sigh of relief after qualifying for their Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars for the first time since 2019.

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