A storied rivalry between them India and Pakistan A controversial new chapter was added on 15 February 2026 during Group A’s 6th match. Women’s Rising Stars Asia Cup in Bangkok. While the scoreboard reflected a dominant eight-wicket victory for India A, the match will be remembered for the heated confrontation involving Pakistan’s wicketkeeping. Yusra Amir and India’s star performer Vrinda Dinesh.
Pakistan wicketkeeper Vrinda Dinesh’s controversial dismissal led to allegations of fraud
The emergency came amid tensions from Pakistan Seagull Zinc. Looking to anchor the Indian chase, Vrinda played a soft defensive stroke. In a moment of high drama, the ball spun back towards the stumps and threatened to dislodge the bails. Reacting with pure cricketing instinct, Vrinda attempted to bat away the ball – a legally permissible move to protect his own wicket.
However, Pakistan wicketkeeper Amir intervened, which many observers found unfit for the sport. Amir lunged forward, using his gloves to physically block Vrinda’s bat, preventing him from taking the second strike. A heated exchange ensued between the two players after the umpires intervened to defuse the situation. Television replays confirmed that Amir’s gloves made direct contact with Vrinda’s wound before the batsman could clear the ball. After a brief discussion, the officials decided in favor of the tattoo, announcing that Vrinda was out.
This incident led to an immediate debate on the Laws of MCC Cricket. Under Law 37.2, a batsman is protected from a charge of “obstructing the pitch” if they take a second strike to legally protect their own goal (under Law 34.3). Rather, Amir’s actions were governed by Law 41.5.1, which makes it unfair for any fielder to deliberately attempt to distract, deceive or obstruct a shot after the ball is in play. By physically obstructing the batsman’s right to protect his stumps, the Pakistan wicketkeeper overstepped the bounds of fair play.
We present the video:
🚨 Pakistan team caught a cheater!
These people can never be honest about anything. They applied for the kicking goal when they deliberately tried to direct the ball to hit the goal.
The third judge saw their trick and did not understand. pic.twitter.com/Dk12tny56T
— Brutal Truth (@sarkarstix) February 16, 2026
India Women’s Rising Stars cruised to a convincing win over Pakistan A in Asia Cup 2026
Despite its middling drama, India A’s performance was nothing short of clinical. Chasing a modest 94 goals, India time failed immediately The case of Humaira he fell for a golden duck on the first ball of the innings Dr. Search. However, Pakistan’s celebrations ended there.
Vrinda Dinesh channeling his frustration into aggression, he smashed 55 off just 29 balls, including 12 boundaries. It effectively broke the back of his half-century chase, which he reached in just 25 deliveries. Next to it Anushka Sharma (24), Vrinda accelerated the scoring, taking India to 50 runs in the first 6 overs. India eventually reached 97/2 in just 10.1 overs and wrapped up the game with about 10 overs to spare.
The Indian bowling unit led earlier in the day Saima Thakur (2/14) and Radha Yadav (2/11), Pakistan destroyed the A series. Pakistan struggled to find any rhythm, slumping to a paltry 93 in 18.5 overs from 15/2. Only Shawval Zulfiqar (23) put up any significant resistance before succumbing to the relentless Indian spin attack.
With this comprehensive win, India cement their position at the top of Group AA, while Pakistan A have the right to answer questions about both the batting collapse and the controversial tactics behind the stumps.
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This article was originally published here WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
