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India A Women Crush Sri Lanka by 5 Wickets, Storm into Rising Stars Final

India A Women secured a convincing 5-wicket victory over Sri Lanka A to book their place in the final of the ACC Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026. Captain Radha Yadav led from the front, taking 4 wickets for 19 runs before scoring an unbeaten 31 to guide the chase. The Indian spin attack, featuring Prema Rawat and Tanuja Kanwer, restricted Sri Lanka to a modest 118 all out. India will now face the winner of the second semifinal between Bangladesh A and Pakistan A in the title clash.

Key Points: India A Women Reach Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 Final

  • Radha Yadav stars with all-round show
  • Spin quartet dismantles SL batting
  • Vrinda Dinesh provides explosive start
  • India chases 119 in 13.3 overs
  • Final against Bangladesh A or Pakistan A on Feb 22
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India A Women defeat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets in semifinal, seal finals berth at Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026

India A Women defeat Sri Lanka A by 5 wickets in the semifinal. Captain Radha Yadav stars with 4/19 and 31* to secure a finals berth.

"Captain Radha Yadav was the chief architect of the win - Report"

Bangkok, February 20

India A Women secured their place in the final of the ACC Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 tournament, defeating Sri Lanka A Women by five wickets in the first semifinal at the Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok on Friday.

Captain Radha Yadav was the chief architect of the win for the Women in Blue as she shone with the ball first, and then followed it up with the bat as well. She claimed bowling figures of 4/19 in 3.4 overs in the first innings and then scored an unbeaten 18-ball 31 runs knock in India's chase.

After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Sri Lanka A struggled to find any momentum as the Indian spin quartet of Radha Yadav, Prema Rawat, Tanuja Kanwer and Minnu Mani dismantled the Sri Lankan batting lineup.

Sri Lanka got off to a jittery start, losing Hansima Karunaratne (14) early to Tanuja Kanwar. While Sanjana Kavindi (31 off 35) attempted to anchor the innings, the lack of support from the other end was evident. Radha Yadav was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with stellar figures of 4 for 19. She was brilliantly supported by Prema Rawat (2/9 in 4 overs) and Tanuja Kanwar (2/21 in 4 overs), as the trio squeezed the life out of the Sri Lankan middle order. Minnu Mani (1/21 in 3 overs) picked the crucial wicket of the opposition captain Anushka Sanjeewani.

Sri Lanka A were eventually bundled out for 118 in 19.4 overs.

Chasing a modest target of 119, India A lost Nandini Kashyap (13) early as India were reduced to 30/1 in 4.2 overs. But Virnda Dinesh (42 off 20 balls) and Anushka Sharma (27 off 18 balls) stitched a crucial 48-run stand to make sure India were on top. Despite wickets of Teja Hasabnis and Minnu Mani after Vrinda and Anushka's dismissals, Radha Yadav (31*) guided India home with five wickets remaining, in just 13.3 overs. India A will meet either Bangladesh A or Pakistan A in the final clash, set to be played on February 22.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The spin attack was simply unplayable! 4/19 for Radha is outstanding. Our bench strength in the spin department is incredible. Now, bring on the final! Hopefully it's against Pakistan A for a thrilling contest.
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Ananya R
Vrinda Dinesh's 42 off 20 balls was the game-changer! She took the pressure off completely. So happy to see aggressive batting from the young players. They chased down 119 in just 13.3 overs, that's domination!
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Michael C
Impressive win, but a small note: the top order still seems a bit shaky. Losing an early wicket while chasing a small total. Something to work on before the final against stronger opponents like Bangladesh or Pakistan.
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Shreya B
The entire team effort is praiseworthy! Not just Radha, but Prema Rawat and Tanuja Kanwar with their tight bowling. These tournaments are so important for building the next generation. Waah! 👏
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Karthik V
Finals on 22nd Feb! Mark your calendars. Whether it's Bangladesh or Pakistan, our girls are ready. The confidence from this win will be massive. Let's bring the trophy home, ladies!

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