India, Nov. 21 -- It was a clear case of who could self-destruct better in the India A vs Bangladesh A Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 semi-final match in Doha. 40 overs and a Super Over later, it was India A who managed to do more blunders than their opponents. In a contest full of inexplicable decisions and a mockery of match awareness, Bangladesh A beat India A to knock them out of the tournament and enter the final for the first time since 2019. In the final on Sunday, they will face the winner of the second semi-final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

For starters, Bangladesh should have won the match in the legitimate 40 overs, but for a brainfade moment for their captain, Akbar Ali. India needed 4 runs off the last ball. Left-arm spinner...