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Radha Stars as India A Reach Women's Rising Stars Final

Skipper Radha Yadav starred with both bat and ball as India A defeated Sri Lanka A by five wickets to reach the final of the Women's Rising Stars T20 Asia Cup on Friday.

Sri Lanka chose to bat after winning the toss but were bowled out for just 118 runs. Radha's exceptional bowling figures of 4/19 were complemented by Tanuja Kanwar (2/20) and Prema Rawat (2/9) as Sri Lanka lost their last 8 wickets for just 47 runs.

Chasing 119, India had a brief setback losing 3 wickets for 21 runs but Radha's unbeaten 31 off 18 balls, featuring 7 fours, guided them to victory in 13.3 overs. India A will now face the winner of Bangladesh vs Pakistan semifinal in the final.