The last game between Bangladesh Women and India Women was one that seemed destined to end with India winning the Asia Cup for Under 19 Rising Stars for 2026 by 46 runs against the Bangladesh Women. Both Teams performed brilliantly in every area to come through their respective matches with the win and secure the crown as champions of the 2026 Asia Cup.
Final Match Recap: INDW-A versus BANW-A
The Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament for 2026 was hosted at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium located in Sri Lanka. India A called correctly with the toss and decided they would bat first, although India A had a tough start, they did recover to score 134 runs in 20 overs, which is a fair total of runs to score, given it was out of a 20-over innings.
Bangladesh A, in pursuit of 135 to win the match, faced initial struggles. Regular wickets and quality bowling spells by India A made sure that the opposing team did not get any chance to accelerate. Bangladesh A was finally dismissed for 88 runs in 19.1 overs, giving India A a comfortable win in the INDW-A vs BANW-A final.
Tejal Hasabnis and Radha Yadav Rescue India A’s Innings
The start of the India A team’s innings was quite shaky, with the opening order crumbling under the scoreboard pressure. But a match-changing partnership between Tejal Hasabnis and captain Radha Yadav turned the tide of the match.
Tejal Hasabnis’s sensational unbeaten knock of 51 runs off only 34 balls was a treat to watch. Radha Yadav also added stability to the innings with a crucial 36-run knock, which turned out to be the backbone of the innings at a crucial juncture.
Tejal Hasabnis and Radha Yadav proved to be a vital partnership as they were able to help India A post a credible, competitive total on a pitch which ultimately turned out to be a great assistance to bowlers.
Indian Bowlers Dominate the Chase
While defending a total of 134 runs in the INDW-A vs BANW-A final match of the INDW-A vs BANW-A Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026, the bowlers of India A performed their task to perfection. The early wickets of Bangladesh A resulted in slowing down their run rate.
Prema Rawat performed exceptionally well, taking three vital wickets. Sonia Mendhia and Tanuja Kanwar supported her commendably, taking two wickets each.
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The bowling attack of India A restricted Bangladesh A to just 88 runs, thereby winning the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 final match comprehensively.
Player of the Match and Key Performances
Tejal Hasabnis was rightly awarded the Player of the Match award for her unbeaten half-century. Her innings not only steadied the team but also changed the momentum in favor of India A.
Right from the middle-order batting to bowling and fielding, the INDW-A vs BANW-A final match showcased the strength and emerging talent of India A.
Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026: A Major Milestone for India A
Winning the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 title is a major accomplishment for the India A Women’s team. The event featured young players who may soon be part of the national team.
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