The India A Vs Bangladesh A Women final delivered a commanding performance from the young Indian side as they lifted the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 trophy under the captaincy of Radha Yadav. In a high-stakes clash against an unbeaten Bangladesh team, India showcased discipline, resilience, and tactical brilliance to seal a comprehensive 46-run victory.
India Post Competitive Total in the Final
Batting first, India A managed to score 134 for 7 in their allotted overs. Although the total looked modest, it proved to be highly competitive on a surface that assisted bowlers. The backbone of India’s innings was Tejal Hasabnis, who played a mature and unbeaten knock of 51 runs. Her innings ensured India had a defendable score on the board after losing wickets at regular intervals.
Below is a quick summary of India’s batting performance:
| India A Batting (Final) | Runs |
|---|---|
| Tejal Hasabnis | 51* |
| Other Contributions | 83 |
| Total | 134/7 |
Bowlers Dominate as Bangladesh Collapse
Chasing 135, Bangladesh — who had remained unbeaten throughout the tournament until the final-failed to handle India’s disciplined bowling attack. The Bangladesh side was bundled out for just 88 runs in 19.1 overs.
Prema Rawat produced a match-winning spell, conceding only 12 runs in four overs while picking up three key wickets. Her tight bowling completely shifted the momentum in India’s favour.
The bowling figures from the India A Vs Bangladesh A Women final highlight the team’s all-round dominance:
| India A Bowling | Overs | Runs Given | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prema Rawat | 4 | 12 | 3 |
| Radha Yadav | 4 | 16 | 1 |
| Tanuja Kanwar | – | – | 2 |
| Sonia Mendhiya | – | – | 2 |
| Minnu Mani | – | – | 1 |
| Saima Thakor | – | – | 1 |
| Bangladesh A Batting | Total |
|---|---|
| All Out (19.1 overs) | 88 |
Tournament Journey: From Early Setback to Championship
India’s path to the title was not straightforward. Their campaign began with a surprising defeat against the United Arab Emirates in the group stage. However, the team quickly regrouped and responded strongly.
India registered their first win against Pakistan, followed by a convincing seven-wicket victory over Nepal to secure a semi-final berth. In the knockout stage, they defeated Sri Lanka to set up the India A Vs Bangladesh A Women final clash.
Bangladesh entered the final undefeated, but India’s bowlers dismantled their batting line-up under pressure. The team’s comeback story reflects strong leadership from Radha Yadav and remarkable team unity.
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A Major Boost for Indian Women’s Cricket
The India A Vs Bangladesh A Women triumph in the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 underlines the strength of India’s emerging talent pool. From recovering after an early tournament loss to defeating an unbeaten Bangladesh side in the final, this young squad demonstrated character and composure beyond their years.
With this Asian championship title, India’s junior women have not only lifted a trophy but also announced themselves as the future pillars of Indian women’s cricket on the global stage.