India A beat Pakistan A in Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars match

2026-02-15 - 11:46

India ‘A’ beat Pakistan ‘A’ by eight wickets in the Group A match of the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars at the Terdthai Cricket Ground on Sunday. Chasing a modest 94-run target for victory, India ‘A’ crossed the finish line with eight wickets and 59 balls to spare. Batting first, Pakistan ‘A’ lost their first six wickets for just 41 runs in 9.2 overs. Opening batter Shawaal Zulfiqar struck 23 off 29 balls with the help of three fours. Gull Rukh and Anosha Nasir scored 21 and 17, respectively, as Pakistan ‘A’ were bowled out for 93 in 18.5 overs. Skipper Radha Yadav, Saima Thakor and Prema Rawat picked up two wickets each, Minnu Mani and Jintimani Kalita dismissed one batter each. In turn, pacer Waheeda Akhtar provided Pakistan ‘A’ with a head start as she removed Humaira Kazi for a platinum duck. Player of the match Vrinda (55 not out) and Anushka Sharma (24) stitched a breezy 79-run stand, which was broken by left-arm spinner Momina Riasat in the ninth over. Pakistan ‘A’ will face UAE women on Tuesday, 17 February at the same venue in their last Group ‘A’ fixture. Group A 13 February – Pakistan ‘A’ beat Nepal by 30 runs 15 February – India ‘A’ beat Pakistan ‘A’ by eight wickets 17 February – Pakistan ‘A’ v UAE – 2 pm local time 20 February – Semifinal 1 and 2 – 9 am and 2 pm local time 22 February – Final Rain threat looms as Pakistan set to take on India in T20 World Cup match