Pakistan A’s hopes of lifting the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 trophy evaporated in Bangkok as Bangladesh A delivered a 54-run demolition in the second semifinal on February 20. The Terdthai Cricket Ground witnessed Bangladesh’s resilience, earning them a final date with India A on February 22.
After a lost toss, Bangladesh posted 110, thanks largely to skipper Fahima Khatun’s 40 off 32 balls with five fours. Sharmine Sultana (15) and Shamima (13) followed, but the rest faltered against Pakistan’s bowling, led by Hafsa Khalid’s 2-25.
Pakistan’s pursuit of 111 turned nightmarish. They were skittled for 56, managing just three double-digit scores: Shawaal Zulfiqar’s 14 and Hafsa’s 12. Bangladesh’s Sanjida Akter Meghla (3-6) and Fahima Khatun (2-6) orchestrated the rout.
India A, captained by Radha Yadav, advanced by beating Sri Lanka. As the final looms, expect tactical battles and fiery competition between these rising stars from cricket powerhouses India and Bangladesh.