India A’s victorious campaign in the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 was defined by a perfect balance of aggressive batting and disciplined spin bowling. The tournament, which concluded on February 22, 2026, saw the “Women in Blue” successfully defend their title, showcasing the immense depth of talent in the Indian developmental circuit.
While the entire squad contributed to the trophy lift, five players stood out as the primary architects of India A’s dominance in Bangkok.
1. Radha Yadav (Captain & All-Rounder)
The skipper led from the front, finishing as the team’s most impactful player and the tournament’s second-highest wicket-taker.
- Bowling: 10 wickets in 5 innings (Best: 4/19).
- Batting: 75 runs at a strike rate of 127.11.
- Impact: Her tactical leadership and ability to strike with the ball while providing lower-order cameos made her the backbone of the campaign.
2. Vrinda Dinesh (Opening Batter)
Vrinda was the engine room of the Indian batting order, consistently providing explosive starts that took the game away from the opposition during the Powerplay.
- Stats: 171 runs in 5 innings (Average: 57.00).
- Strike Rate: A massive 176.28.
- Impact: Finished as India A’s leading run-scorer and the second-highest overall in the tournament.
3. Tanuja Kanwar (All-Rounder)
A vital cog in both departments, Kanwar’s left-arm orthodox spin was nearly impossible for opposition batters to read on the slow Bangkok surfaces.
- Bowling: 9 wickets in 5 innings (Economy: 4.62 | Best: 4/12).
- Batting: 35 runs at a strike rate of 129.62.
- Impact: Her ability to stifle the run rate in the middle overs ensured India A maintained a stranglehold on every match.
4. Tejal Hasabnis (Batter)
The “Crisis Woman” for India A, Hasabnis provided the stability needed when the top order occasionally faltered.
- Stats: 85 runs in 5 innings (Average: 28.33).
- The Final: Her unbeaten 51 off 34 balls* in the final against Bangladesh A was the match-winning knock that secured the title.
- Impact: Her composure under pressure transformed her into one of the most reliable finishers in the competition.
5. Prema Rawat (Bowler)
The leg-spinner proved to be the X-factor in the bowling attack, using her flight and turn to dismantle middle orders.
- Stats: 8 wickets in 5 innings (Economy: 4.27).
- Best Spell: 3/12 in the final.
- Impact: Rawat’s clinical performance in the knockout stages cemented India A’s defensive capabilities, particularly in the final where she broke the back of the Bangladeshi chase.
