India A Women defeated Pakistan A Women by 8 wickets in the ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 match played at Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok on February 15, 2026. The IND-A W vs PAK-A W match was a one-sided affair as defending champions India A came back strongly after losing their first game.
Pakistan A could only score 93 runs before getting all out. India A easily chased the target in just 10.1 overs with Vrinda Dinesh scoring a brilliant 55 runs without getting out. This big win helped India A get back on track in their Asia Cup title defense.
IND-A W vs PAK-A W Match Summary
India A Women crushed Pakistan A Women by 8 wickets in the ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 at Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok. After bowling out Pakistan A for just 93 runs in 18.5 overs, India A chased down the target easily in 10.1 overs.
Saima Thakor, Radha Yadav, and Prema Rawat took 2 wickets each to destroy Pakistan’s batting. Vrinda Dinesh then smashed an unbeaten 55 off 29 balls to guide India home with nearly 10 overs remaining. This was a crucial win for the defending champions.
| Match | Group A, Match 6 |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 |
| Date | February 15, 2026 |
| Venue | Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok |
| Toss | Pakistan A won and chose to bat |
| Result | India A won by 8 wickets |
Pakistan A Women’s Batting Collapse
Pakistan A captain Hafsa Khalid won the toss and chose to bat, but it proved disastrous. Saima Thakor struck in the first over, dismissing Yusra Amir for 1. Pakistan collapsed to 22/4 in just 5 overs.
Omaima Sohail (1) and captain Hafsa Khalid (1) also fell cheaply to Saima Thakor, while Eman Naseer was run out by Anushka Sharma’s direct throw. The top order crumbled completely.
Pakistan A Top Order Collapse
| Batter | Runs | Dismissal | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yusra Amir | 1 | Bowled (Thakor) | 2/1 |
| Omaima Sohail | 1 | Caught (Kalita) | 19/2 |
| Eman Naseer | 4 | Run out | 19/3 |
| Hafsa Khalid (c) | 1 | Bowled (Thakor) | 22/4 |
India A Bowlers Share Wickets Equally
India A’s bowlers dominated throughout the innings. Saima Thakor, Radha Yadav, and Prema Rawat each took 2 wickets. Only Shawaal Zulfiqar (23 off 29) and Gull Rukh (21 off 28) showed resistance. Radha Yadav caught and bowled Zulfiqar, while Prema Rawat trapped Gull Rukh LBW. Pakistan A were bundled out for 93 in 18.5 overs.
| Bowler | Wickets | Key Dismissals |
|---|---|---|
| Saima Thakor | 2 | Yusra Amir, Hafsa Khalid |
| Radha Yadav (c) | 2 | Huraina Sajjad, Shawaal Zulfiqar |
| Prema Rawat | 2 | Gull Rukh, Momina Riasat |
India A Women’s Clinical Chase
India A’s chase began with a shock as Humairaa Kazi was dismissed for a golden duck on the very first ball by Waheeda Akhtar. India A were 5/1 after the first over, but this setback didn’t shake the team’s confidence. Vrinda Dinesh and Anushka Sharma came together to rebuild the innings with smart batting and aggressive strokes.
Vrinda’s Explosive 55 Seals Easy Victory*
Vrinda Dinesh smashed an unbeaten 55 off just 29 balls to take India A home. She reached her fifty in only 25 balls with aggressive stroke play. Anushka Sharma supported well with 24 off 26 balls. Their 63-run partnership put India in control at 63/1 after 6 overs. After Anushka fell, Tejal Hasabnis hit the winning boundary. India A chased down 94 in just 10.1 overs, winning by 8 wickets.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vrinda Dinesh | 55* | 29 | Not Out |
| Anushka Sharma | 24 | 26 | Out |
| Tejal Hasabnis | 4* | 2 | Not Out |
Key Player Performances
Vrinda Dinesh starred with 55* off 29 balls to win player of the match. Anushka Sharma made 24 runs. Saima Thakor, Radha Yadav, and Prema Rawat grabbed 2 wickets each. For Pakistan A, Shawaal Zulfiqar scored 23 and Gull Rukh added 21.
India A Standout Performers
Vrinda Dinesh stole the show with an unbeaten 55 off 29 balls, leading India A to victory. Anushka Sharma supported well with 24 off 26 balls. The bowling attack shared wickets perfectly – Saima Thakor, Radha Yadav, and Prema Rawat each took 2 wickets to bowl out Pakistan A cheaply.
Pakistan A’s Best Efforts
Shawaal Zulfiqar top-scored with 23 off 29 balls, while Gull Rukh added 21 off 28 balls. Waheeda Akhtar dismissed Humairaa Kazi on the first ball but couldn’t stop India’s chase.
| Player | Team | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Vrinda Dinesh | India A | 55* (29) |
| Anushka Sharma | India A | 24 (26) |
| Saima Thakor | India A | 2 wickets |
| Radha Yadav (c) | India A | 2 wickets |
| Prema Rawat | India A | 2 wickets |
| Shawaal Zulfiqar | Pakistan A | 23 (29) |
| Gull Rukh | Pakistan A | 21 (28) |
India A Women Bounce Back Strong in Asia Cup Title Defense!
India A Women delivered a complete team performance to crush Pakistan A by 8 wickets in Bangkok. The defending champions showed their class with disciplined bowling that restricted Pakistan to just 93 runs.
Vrinda Dinesh’s explosive 55 not out off 29 balls proved why India A are the team to beat in this tournament. This commanding victory puts India back on track in their Asia Cup title defense campaign. The young Indian stars displayed champion mentality and will aim to carry this momentum forward in upcoming matches.
