India, Feb. 23 -- India A defeated Bangladesh by 46 runs in the final to retain the Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament in Thailand on Sunday. Recreating the script of the previous edition's summit clash, India A outclassed Bangladesh at the Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok.

Opting to bat, India A posted a competitive 134/7, anchored by a fluent 51 off 34 balls from Tejal Hasabnis and a steady 36 from skipper Radha Yadav. Bangladesh began brightly in reply with Shamima Sultana (20 off 15) and Sarmin Sultana (15 off 30) stitching together a promising start. But once leg-spinner Prema Rawat found her rhythm, the contest tilted decisively.

Rawat's incisive spell (3/12 in 4 overs) dismantled the middle order rapidly. She removed Sarm...