India A captain Jitesh Sharma reveals the reason why Vaibhav Suryavanshi didn’t bat in the Super Over vs Bangladesh A

India A bowed out of the ACC Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 campaign after losing the Super Over to Bangladesh A in the first semi-final at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha on Friday, November 21.

Delving into the details of the game, Bangladesh A posted a daunting total of 194/6 in 20 overs. Habibur Rahma Sohan's 65-run knock and SM Meherob's 48-run unbeaten knock off 18 balls were important in the first innings.

In the chase, India A also scored 194/6 in 20 overs, thanks to Vaibhav Suryavanshi (38), Priyansh Arya (44), Captain Jitesh Sharma (33) and Nehal Wadhera (32*). In the Super Over, India A used Jitesh Sharma, Ramandeep Singh and Ashutosh Sharma, which didn’t go down well with many.

“Good game of cricket, good learning for us, I will take all responsibility, as a senior I should finish the game. It's about the learning, not the losing. You never know, these guys may win World Cup for India some day,” Jitesh Sharma said in the post-match presentation. 

“In terms of talent they're touching the sky. It's all about learning and experience. My wicket was the turning point. I know how to handle these situations. They bowled really well. Whoever bowled the 19th over, credit to him,” he added.

“All 20 overs we were in control, don't blame anyone. It's a good game, that's it. They are masters of powerplay (Vaibhav and Priyansh) but in the death me, Ashu and Raman are who can hit at will. So it was team decision and my decision (lineup for Super Over). That leftie guy who played the innings, incredible to play such shots, they also have incredible future,” he concluded.

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