Clinical India thrash Bangladesh to win Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026

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India A Women lifted the ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 trophy after a commanding 46-run victory over Bangladesh A Women in the final at Terdthai Cricket Ground. After opting to bat first, India A Women posted a competitive 134/7 in 20 overs and then produced a disciplined bowling display to bundle out Bangladesh A Women for 88 in 19.1 overs.

The innings did not begin on a fluent note for India A Women. Nandini Kashyap struggled for rhythm and departed for 8 off 15 balls, while Vrinda Dinesh looked positive during her 19 off 17 deliveries, striking four boundaries before falling. Anushka Sharma also found it difficult to accelerate, scoring 8 from 12 balls, and Minnu Mani was dismissed for a first-ball duck, leaving India A Women under pressure in the middle overs.

The momentum shifted decisively thanks to a superb knock from Tejal Hasabnis. The right-hander played with confidence and composure, scoring a brilliant 51 off just 34 balls, including three fours and two sixes. Her calculated aggression ensured India A Women rebuilt strongly after early setbacks. Radha Yadav provided crucial support with a valuable 36 off 30 deliveries, striking three fours and a six. The duo stitched together a vital partnership that steadied the innings and lifted the scoring rate in the latter half. Although wickets fell at the death, India A Women managed to close at 134/7, a total that proved more than sufficient in a high-stakes final.

For Bangladesh A Women, Fahima Khatun was the standout performer with the ball. She claimed impressive figures of 4/25 in her four overs, consistently breaking partnerships and preventing India A Women from running away with the game. Fatema Jahan Sonia and Farjana Easmin chipped in with one wicket each, but the bowlers lacked consistent support at crucial moments.

Chasing 135 for the title, Bangladesh A Women needed a steady start but were rocked early. Ishma Tanjim fell for just 3, and although Shamima Sultana counterattacked with a brisk 20 off 15 balls, including three boundaries, India A Women kept striking at regular intervals.

Sultana tried to anchor the innings with an 18 off 30 balls, but the required rate kept climbing as wickets tumbled at the other end. Sadia Akter added 10, and Fahima attempted a late push with 14 off 11 balls, yet Bangladesh A Women never truly threatened the target.

India A Women’s bowling unit worked in perfect harmony. Prema Rawat was exceptional, returning figures of 3/12 in her four overs and dismantling the middle order. Tanuja Kanwar impressed with 2/11 in 3.1 overs, applying relentless pressure. Sonia Mendhiya also contributed with two wickets, while Saima Thakor, Minnu Mani, and Radha picked up one wicket each to ensure there was no escape route for the opposition. Bangladesh A Women were eventually bowled out for 88 in 19.1 overs, handing India A Women a comprehensive 46-run victory.

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𝗖.𝗛.𝗔.𝗠.𝗣.𝗜.𝗢.𝗡.𝗦 🏆

The Radha Yadav-led India A team clinch the #WomensRisingStarsAsiaCup title 🇮🇳 🙌

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— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) February 22, 2026

Radha Yadav led India A team clinch the #WomensRisingStarsAsiaCup title 🙌🏆#INDvBAN #TeamIndia

— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) February 22, 2026

🚨 India won the Final 🚨Radha yadav lead team are Champion of Women Rising Asia cup🏆#WomensRisingStarsAsiaCup

— Anuj Tyagi (@iamAnujtyagi) February 22, 2026

@SrBachchan 𝗖.𝗛.𝗔.𝗠.𝗣.𝗜.𝗢.𝗡.𝗦 🏆

The Radha Yadav-led India A team clinch the #WomensRisingStarsAsiaCup title 🇮🇳 🙌

— NILESHKUMAR BODAWALA ABEF (@nileshbodawala) February 22, 2026

Congratulations champions on your well-deserved win! The team's hard work and dedication have truly paid off. Keep shining! 🌟 #WomensRisingStarsAsiaCup #ACC https://t.co/ONB7IrHyG4

— Saurav Roy (@srvroy18) February 22, 2026

Indian women's rising stars are the champions for the second time

Captain Radha Yadav leading from the front 🔥 🔥 #WomensRisingStarsAsiaCup https://t.co/8x0GNHSkBL

— Arya Mohite (@AryaMohite53560) February 22, 2026

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— Randhir Rana (@MrRandhir_777) February 22, 2026

Played Tejal !#WomensRisingStarsAsiaCup #INDvBAN

— SACH7N THAKUR (@SACH7N_94) February 22, 2026

Congratulations Girls For Winning the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026❤️👏#INDvBAN

— 🚩🇮🇳 𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐈 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐊𝐔𝐑 𝟏𝟖 ❤️ (@82_mohali__) February 22, 2026

India A overcame Bangladesh A by 46 runs to lift Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars T20 Trophy. Leg-break bowler Prema Rawat was unplayable (3/12). Tejal Hasbanis (51 n.o off 34 balls) displayed admirable temperament. Fielding and catching, though, was absolutely shabby. Was also…

— Avijit Ghosh (@cinemawaleghosh) February 22, 2026

India A win the Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026! 🎉

They beat Bangladesh A and keep the title. 🏆🇮🇳#INDWvBANW #TeamIndia

— Arshy (@imArshit) February 22, 2026

Once Pakistan fan said: "Every time I take a breath, India wins another trophy." 😆

India A – The Champions of Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 🇮🇳🏆

— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) February 22, 2026

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