Written By: Shreya Patil

India A won the ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 title on Sunday. They beat Bangladesh A by 46 runs in the final. The match took place at the Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok. This victory means India A has now won the trophy twice in a row.

India A won the toss and chose to bat first. The team started slowly and lost three early wickets. However, Tejal Hasabnis played a brilliant innings to save the team. She scored 51 runs off 34 balls and remained not out. Captain Radha Yadav supported her with a quick 36 runs. Together, they helped India A reach 134/7 in 20 overs.

India A Defends Title in Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars
Source – News 18

Bangladesh A struggled to chase the target. The Indian bowlers kept a tight grip on the game from the start. Minnu Mani and Tanuja Kanwer bowled very well to take key wickets. Bangladesh A could not build any big partnerships. They eventually lost all their wickets for just 88 runs in 19.1 overs.

Radha Yadav and Prema Rawat were the stars with the ball. Their disciplined bowling made it hard for the batters to score. This win shows the great depth in Indian women’s cricket. The young players performed under pressure on a big stage. India A entered the tournament as the favorites and proved their strength by successfully defending their crown. The team celebrated their dominant win as they lifted the trophy in Thailand.

About the Author

Shreya Patil is a Mumbai-based documentary photographer turned cricket storyteller. Having covered local leagues through her lens, she now writes feature pieces at WPLeague, capturing the human side of women’s cricket beyond the boundary ropes.

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