India A’s resilient campaign in the ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 reached its pinnacle with a five-wicket semifinal triumph over Sri Lanka A at Bangkok’s Terdthai Cricket Ground. All-rounder captain Radha Yadav stole the show, earning Player of the Match honors.
Sri Lanka A, batting first post-toss, endured a top-order collapse. Sanjana Kawindi’s 35 (with five fours) and Shashini Gimhani’s 22 off 17 provided some resistance, but the innings folded at 118 in 19.4 overs as wickets tumbled.
Led by Radha Yadav’s devastating 4/19 in 3.4 overs, India A’s attack was incisive. Prema Rawat’s economical 2/9 in four overs complemented the effort, restricting Sri Lanka’s momentum.
In reply, India A wobbled with Nandini Kashyap out for 13. The tide turned via a vital 48-run second-wicket alliance between Anushka Sharma (27 off 18) and Vrinda Dinesh (42 off 20). Radha Yadav’s unbeaten 31 from 18 balls, laced with seven fours, guided the team home.
This all-round masterclass positions India A favorably for the February 22 final against the Bangladesh A-Pakistan A winner. The performance signals bright prospects for Indian women’s cricket on the continental stage.