India A beats Bangladesh A to defend ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars title

India A defended its ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars title, beating Bangladesh A by 46 runs in the final, which took place at the Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok, Thailand, on Sunday.

The Radha Yadav-led side successfully defended the 135-run target to claim the second Rising Stars title in as many editions of the tournament.

Tejal Hasabnis starred with the bat, scoring a 34-ball 51, which included three fours and two sixes. She combined with the skipper for an important 69-run partnership for the fifth wicket, helping India stabilise well after losing quick wickets at the start.

Bangladesh A skipper Fahim Khatun picked a four-wicket haul to keep her side firmly in the game, with plenty of support from the spinners.

In reply, the Indian bowlers dominated proceedings in the second half. Only one Bangladesh A batter—Shamima Sultana—managed to touch 20, while others had very brief stays.

Prema Rawat shone with the ball, picking three wickets for 21 runs, while Sonia Mendhiya and Tanuja Kanwer took two scalps each.

This is the second successive time Bangladesh A finished runners-up, having lost to India A by 31 runs in the maiden edition in 2023.

Published on Feb 22, 2026