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IND-A-W vs BAN-A-W T20 Final: The highly anticipated final of the ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 will see India A Women locking horns with Bangladesh A Women. The match is going to happen on Sunday, 22 February, at the iconic Terdthai Cricket Ground.
So far, both sides have shown impressive form throughout the tournament, and this final promises a tightly fought contest and is expected to be one of the most exciting women’s T20 matches of the season.
Way to the Final
India A Women qualified for the final after they secured a dominant semi-final victory over Sri Lanka A Women. Their bowling attack that was led by Radha Yadav has dismantled the opposition with a match-winning four-wicket haul. In the chase, Vrinda Dinesh produced a breathtaking knock at the top of the order. It was her attempt that helped India cruise to victory inside 14 overs.
On the other hand, Bangladesh A Women booked their place in the final by defeating Pakistan A Women convincingly. Bangladesh A were asked to bat first on a difficult surface, and thanks to Fahima Khatun’s innings with an unbeaten 40. It has guided her team to a competitive total. The bowling unit then did a good job to deliver a clinical performance to bowl Pakistan out for just 56 runs.
India A Women vs Bangladesh A Women Key Players to Watch
India A Women
- Vrinda Dinesh has been the tournament’s most consistent run scorer for the side.
- Radha Yadav has done a good job to become the leading wicket-taker of the competition.
- Anushka Sharma has been a reliable middle-order contributor.
Bangladesh A Women
- Fahima Khatun has been a match-winner with both bat and ball.
- Sanjida Akter Meghla has done a good job to be a leading wicket-taker for the team.
- Sharmin Sultana from Bangladesh is expected to play a vital top-order role.
Pitch and Match Conditions
The Bangkok surface has always been known to favour disciplined bowling and smart batting. Teams batting first have generally struggled to cross big totals, and that’s why the toss will be a crucial factor. The pitch is likely to be favorable for spinners and slower bowlers to play a decisive role in the final.
Match Prediction and Winning Chances
India A Women enter the final as narrow favourites. Their strong spin department and aggressive top-order batting have been doing well, and it gives them a slight edge in pressure situations.
However, Bangladesh A Women have repeatedly shown their ability to defend modest totals, and they would like to be the dangerous encounter.
Final Verdict
All in all, India A Women hold a higher winning probability. However, if Bangladesh’s bowlers strike early and Fahima Khatun delivers another composed performance, the fans can expect an upset.
