India A Women Triumph Over Nepal A in Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026
In a one-sided encounter at the Terdthai Cricket Ground, India A women delivered a dominant performance to defeat Nepal A women by seven wickets in the Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026. The match highlighted India A's superior spin bowling and explosive batting, leaving Nepal A with little room for recovery.
Nepal A's Batting Collapse Under Spin Pressure
After winning the toss and opting to field, India A's spinners immediately took control of the game. Nepal A's openers, Bindu Rawal and Samjhana Khadka, provided a glimmer of hope with a 22-run partnership, helping the team reach 55/2 in nine overs. Khadka was particularly notable, scoring 22 runs before being dismissed.
However, the spin trio of Tanuja Kanwer, Minnu Mani, and Radha Yadav turned the tide decisively. Tanuja Kanwer was the standout performer, claiming 4 wickets for just 12 runs, including the key dismissal of Khadka. Minnu Mani contributed with 3 wickets for 8 runs, stumping Rawal, while Radha Yadav took two late wickets. This relentless pressure caused Nepal A to collapse from 55/2 to a mere 78 all out in 18 overs, unable to sustain partnerships after their initial solid start.
India A's Chase Sealed with Aggressive Batting
Chasing a modest target of 79 runs, India A faced an early setback with the quick dismissals of Deeya Yadav and Anushka Sharma, reducing them to 25/2. Despite this, Vrinda Dinesh stepped up with a fearless innings, smashing 39 runs off just 16 balls, including multiple boundaries. She received strong support from Tejal Hasabnis, who scored 18 off 13 balls, and together they guided India A to victory with more than 12 overs to spare.
The win was powered by India A's tight spin bowling in the middle overs and their aggressive batting approach, which left Nepal A with minimal chances. Nepal A's failure to build on their early partnerships proved costly in the end.
Brief Scores and Match Summary
Nepal A: 78/10 in 18 overs (Samjhana Khadka 22, Rubi Poddar 12; Tanuja Kanwer 4-12, Minnu Mani 3-8).
India A: Achieved the target with 7 wickets in hand (Vrinda Dinesh 39, Tejal Hasabnis 18; Manisha Upadhyay 1-28, Sita Rana Magar 1-9).
This victory underscores India A's strength in the Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026, showcasing their depth in both bowling and batting departments.
