India A will need stronger performances from their top-order batters when they face a tough Bangladesh A side in the Rising Stars Asia Cup semifinal on Friday. While Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been in excellent form with 201 runs, including a century, others like Jitesh Sharma, Naman Dhir, Priyansh Arya and Nehal Wadhera have struggled to make a big impact. Bangladesh A have shown their strength by bowling out Afghanistan A for just 78 and pushing Sri Lanka A into the final over, making them a dangerous opponent. India will need to be careful against pacer Ripon Mondol and spinner Rakibul Hasan, both of whom are rising stars in Bangladesh’s senior setup. India’s bowling has been reliable, with Gurjapneet Singh leading the attack and support from spinners Harsh Dubey and Suyash Sharma. Dubey’s batting cameo against Oman also adds value, but India will mainly rely on their bowlers to challenge Bangladesh’s key batters Habibur Rahman Sohan and Akbar Ali. The winner may face Pakistan Shaheens, who play Sri Lanka in the second semifinal. IND-A vs BAN-A, Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025, Semi-final, match details Date Time: 21 November, 03:00 PM Venue: West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha Live Streaming: Jio Hotstar, Bhaskar English (App/Website) Live Telecast: Star Sports Network West End Park International Cricket Stadium pitch report This pitch provides excellent bounce for fast bowlers at the start, giving them a strong advantage. However, as the match progresses and the weather shifts, the surface can become unpredictable. Teams will need to adapt quickly and adjust their strategies to handle the changing conditions effectively. Doha weather report Friday’s weather is expected to be warm and clear, with temperatures around 30°C. The day will remain dry with 0% precipitation, making it perfect for outdoor activities. Humidity stays moderate at 47%, ensuring comfortable conditions. However, winds will be fairly strong at 24 km/h, so light objects should be secured. IND-A vs BAN-A, Semi-final, probable playing XI India A: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Priyansh Arya, Nehal Wadhera, Naman Dhir, Jitesh Sharma(w/c), Ramandeep Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Harsh Dubey, Yash Thakur, Gurjapneet Singh, Suyash Sharma Bangladesh A: Habibur Rahman Sohan, Jishan Alam, Zawad Abrar, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Akbar Ali(c/w), Yasir Ali, SM Meherob, Abu Hider Rony, Rakibul Hasan, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, Ripon Mondol Post navigation Shubman Gill ruled out, Pant to make red-ball captaincy debut:Barsapara Stadium to host first Test match in Guwahati; South Africa lead series 1-0 ‘If you need workload management, skip the IPL’:Gautam Gambhir’s blunt advice to Shubman Gill as injury reignites debate after Kolkata Test debacle
