India A Thrash Pakistan A! Vrinda Shines with Unbeaten 55 in Easy 8-Wicket Victory
Thailand, 15 February (Sports Desk)
The ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 (Group A, Match 6) between India A Women and Pakistan A Women took place on February 15, 2026, at the Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok, Thailand. India A delivered a dominant, one-sided performance, winning by 8 wickets with plenty to spare (59 balls remaining in some reports, finishing in 10.1 overs). This was India A’s first win in the tournament after an earlier upset loss, keeping their campaign alive, while it was a bruising defeat for Pakistan A.
- Toss: Pakistan A elected to bat first.
- Pakistan A innings: 93 all out (low total; bowled out in around 16-18 overs based on live updates).
- India A innings: 97/2 (10.1 overs) – chased down comfortably.
- Result: India A won by 8 wickets (with 59 balls remaining).
- Player of the Match: Vrinda Dinesh (India A) for her unbeaten 55 off 29 balls – a blistering, match-winning knock full of aggressive strokeplay, boundaries, and perfect timing that anchored and accelerated the chase.
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Pakistan A Innings (93 all out)
Pakistan A struggled throughout against India A’s disciplined bowling attack. They lost quick wickets in the powerplay (multiple in the first few overs), slumped early, and never recovered momentum. The batting collapsed under pressure from seam and spin variations.
Key performers for Pakistan A:
- Shawaal Zulfiqar: 23 (top scorer; tried to stabilize but fell eventually).
- Others contributed minimally; no big partnerships formed.
India A bowling highlights:
- Saima Thakor: 2/14 (4 overs) – struck twice early and controlled the middle.
- Tanuja Kanwer and others picked up wickets to restrict scoring.
- Tight lines, bounce, and spin squeezed the innings; only late cameos prevented an even lower total.
India A Innings (97/2 in 10.1 overs)
Chasing a modest 94, India A were clinical and aggressive from the start. Openers set a solid platform, but Vrinda Dinesh’s fireworks stole the show.
Key performers:
- Vrinda Dinesh: 55* off 29 balls (unbeaten; explosive top-order knock with multiple boundaries – sweeps, drives, and pulls; reached her fifty quickly and finished the game).
- Anushka Sharma: 24 off 26 balls (patient support; built a crucial 79-run stand with Dinesh).
- Tejal Hasabnis: Finished with a boundary to seal the win.
Pakistan A bowling:
- Waheeda Akhtar: 1/18 (best figures but couldn’t stem the flow).
- Spinners like Omaima Sohail leaked runs as Dinesh attacked.
The chase was a walk in the park – India A raced ahead with ease, showcasing depth in batting and intent. Vrinda’s aggressive timing and gap-finding (as highlighted in live commentary) made it dominant.
This result was a statement win for India A (captained by Radha Yadav), highlighting emerging talent like Vrinda Dinesh (a rising Karnataka batter known for power-hitting). Pakistan A, despite prior form, were outclassed in all departments.
