ACC Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars: India A Thrash Bangladesh A by 46 Runs in Final

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Tejal Hasanbis smashed an unbeaten 51 off 34 balls on a sluggish, turning pitch, setting the stage for leg-spinner Prema Rawat's masterclass as India A crushed Bangladesh A by 46 runs in a gritty, low-scoring final of the ACC Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars on Sunday.

India A slumped to 44/4 early on, but Hasanbis, drawing on her ODI experience for India, teamed up with captain Radha Yadav (36 off 30) for a crucial 89-run fifth-wicket partnership, propelling the side to 134/7 in 20 overs.

India A thrash Bangladesh A

With the surface favouring spin and India A's potent attack led by Radha, the target proved insurmountable. Bangladesh A folded for 88 in 19.1 overs, with Prema starring (3/12 in 4 overs). Fresh from RCB's WPL triumph, she looped the ball high, extracting a sharp turn from the track.

Bangladesh's chase unraveled quickly, losing their first wicket at 12 in the third over when Ishma Tanjim charged pacer Saima Thakor and edged to a fielder. Prema's gem-a leggie that reared off a length-claimed Shamima Sultana via an outside edge, sparking a collapse. India A thus repeated their dominance from the 2023 inaugural final against the same opponents.

India A vs Bangladesh A Award Winners

Batting first on a treacherous surface, India A's top order faltered, but Hasanbis displayed grit and flair, striking at 150 while clearing the ropes twice. Her knock, backed solidly by Radha, turned the game decisively. She hit 3 fours and 2 sixes in her knock.

Player of the Match: Tejal Hasnabis