Photo credit: X/@ACCMedia1 India A Women secured their first win in the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 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 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.Indian spinners kept Pakistan in check 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 response to a target of 94, India lost Humaira Kazi off the first ball of the innings. Vrinda then changed the pace with an attacking approach. She remained unbeaten on 55 off 29 balls and hit 12 boundaries.Vrinda was supported by Anushka Sharma who scored 24 off 26 balls. The pair added 78 runs for the second wicket to power India to victory.After Anushka was dismissed, Tejal Hasabnis scored 12 off five balls to complete the chase. India reached the target in 10.1 overs with 59 balls remaining.
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