Kamal Ghorui
India A Women secured their first win in the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament with an eight-wicket victory over Pakistan A Women on Sunday, led by captain Radha Yadav and a half-century from Dinesh Vrinda.The result came after India A had lost their opening match by seven wickets to UAE A Women on Friday. With this win, India A moved to second place in Group A, behind UAE.India’s spinners kept Pakistan under control and shared five wickets as Pakistan were bowled out for 93 in 18.5 overs. Radha led the effort with figures of 2 for 11 in three overs. Prema Rawat took 2 for 16 in three overs, while Minnu Mani claimed 1 for 10 in 2.5 overs.Pacer Saima Thakor also played her part, taking two wickets for 14 runs in four overs.In reply to the target of 94, India lost Humaira Kazi off the first ball of the innings. Vrinda then shifted momentum with an attacking approach. She remained unbeaten on 55 from 29 balls, hitting 12 boundaries.Vrinda was supported by Anushka Sharma, who scored 24 from 26 balls. The pair added 78 runs for the second wicket to take India close to victory.After Anushka was dismissed, Tejal Hasabnis scored 12 from five balls to complete the chase. India reached the target in 10.1 overs with 59 balls remaining.
