India A Women claimed the ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars title with a 46-run win over Bangladesh.
Batting first, they posted 134/7 in 20 overs, powered by an unbeaten 51 from Tejal Hasabnis and a vital 36 from captain Radha Yadav. Openers Nandini Kashyap and Vrinda Dinesh gave a steady start, while Anushka Sharma and Minnu Mani fell cheaply, leaving India in a tricky spot before Hasabnis and Yadav guided the team past 130.
For Bangladesh, captain Fahima Khatun starred with 4/25, supported by Farjana Easmin and Fatema Jahan Sonia, who took a wicket each. Their chase faltered early as opener Ishma Tanjim fell quickly, and despite brief partnerships from Shamima Sultana, Sarmin Sultana, Sadia Akter, and Fahima, they struggled against India’s disciplined bowling, eventually being bowled out for 88 in 19.1 overs.
India’s bowlers dominated, led by Prema Rawat’s 3/12, with Sonia Mendhiya and Tanuja Kanwer taking two wickets each, and Saima Thakor, Minnu Mani, and Radha Yadav adding one apiece. Tejal Hasabnis earned Player of the Match for her unbeaten half-century, sealing India A Women’s commanding win in the final.
