The Indian women’s under-19 team etched their name in history by winning the ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026, overpowering Bangladesh by 46 runs in the final at Bangkok’s Terdthai Cricket Ground on February 22. Batting first after a winning toss, India navigated a top-order wobble to post 134 for 7, setting up a convincing win.
Losing 4 wickets for just 44 runs initially tested India’s resolve—Vrinda Dinesh made 19, Nandin Kasyap and Anushka Sharma 8 each, Minu Mani 0. Captain Radha Yadav (36 off 30, 1×6, 3×4) and Tejal Hasabnis (51 off 34, 2×6, 3×4) forged a vital 69-run stand, rescuing the innings.
Bangladesh responded with Fahima Khatun’s 4/25, and single wickets from Farzana Easmin and Fatima Jahan Sonia. But their batting imploded while pursuing 135, all out for 88 in 19.1 overs. Shamima Sultana led with 20, Sarmins 18, Fahima 14; others capitulated.
India’s bowling was clinical: Prema Rawat (3/??), Sonia Mendhia (2/??), Tanuja Kanwar (2/??), Sayma Thokar (1/??), Minu Mani (1/??). This hard-fought title adds to India’s rich cricketing legacy, highlighting the potential of its next generation of female athletes poised for international success.