Sri Lanka A secured a nerve-wrecking six-run win over Bangladesh A in Match 12 of the ACC Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha on Wednesday, November 19.
Sahan Arachchige led SL-A to a total of 159/7 with a 69-run knock, and Dunith Wellalage took three wickets to restrict BAN-A to 153.
Earlier, Sri Lanka A recovered from a top-order wobble, with Arachchige leading he charge with 69 runs off 49 balls, hitting five fours and three sixes. Captain Dunith Wellalage contributed 23 runs off 14 balls. Ripon Mondol and Abu Hider took two wickets apiece for BAN-A.
Habibur Rahman Sohan top-scored with 27 off 14, and despite a nervy finish given by SM Merehob, SL-A sealed the victory and their place in the semi-finals, where they will play Pakistan A. Bangladesh A, meanwhile, saw their qualification hopes come to an end.
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