Doha, Nov. 19 -- Sri Lanka A stormed into semifinals of the ACC Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 after surviving a late scare to edge Bangladesh A by six runs in a tense Group A clash at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Defending 159, Sri Lanka A rode on skipper Dunith Wellalage's three-wicket burst and a composed spell from Traveen Mathew to restrict Bangladesh A to 153 for 6 in 20 overs.
Despite several promising partnerships, Bangladesh A fell short as wickets at crucial junctures derailed their chase.
Chasing 160, Bangladesh A got early momentum through Habibur Rahman Sohan's brisk 27 off 14 balls, which included three sixes.
Zawad Abrar (25 off 23) and captain Akbar Ali (25 off 26) kept their side in the...