Ekta Singh's Century Blitz Secures Commanding Win for Yellow XI
A spectacular batting masterclass from Ekta Singh defined the Women's Talent Hunt Cricket League encounter in Kanpur on Thursday. Her magnificent knock of 141 runs was the cornerstone of KCA Yellow XI's dominant 131-run victory over KCA Orange XI at the Kanpur South A ground.
Yellow XI Post Formidable Total
Winning the toss and opting to bat first, KCA Yellow XI built a commanding innings. They finished their allotted 35 overs at 224 for the loss of just 2 wickets. The innings was completely dominated by Ekta Singh, who played a chanceless and aggressive inning. She found able support from Shivangi Gupta, who contributed a valuable 43 runs to the partnership. The Orange XI bowlers, Mahi Rajput (1/21) and Siddhi Singh (1/38), managed to take a wicket each but struggled to contain the flow of runs.
Orange XI Collapse in Chase
Facing a steep target of 225, the KCA Orange XI batting lineup failed to build any substantial partnerships. They were bundled out for a mere 93 runs in just 22.3 overs. Varsha Sharma offered some resistance with a fighting 39 runs, and Pooja Upadhyaya scored 17, but no other batter could reach double digits. The Yellow XI bowlers were disciplined and effective, with Pari being the standout performer, claiming an excellent 4 wickets for just 20 runs. Varsha also chipped in with a economical spell, taking 1 wicket for 1 run.
A Statement Victory for Women's Cricket
This comprehensive win highlights the growing talent and competitive spirit in women's domestic cricket circuits like the Talent Hunt League. Ekta Singh's monumental innings, one of the highest individual scores in the tournament, sets a high benchmark. The match, played on Thursday at the Kanpur South A ground, showcased both individual brilliance and team effort, promising an exciting future for the league and women's cricket in the region.
Brief Scores:
KCA Yellow XI: 224/2 in 35 overs (Ekta Singh 141, Shivangi Gupta 43; Mahi Rajput 1/21, Siddhi Singh 1/38).
KCA Orange XI: 93 all out in 22.3 overs (Varsha Sharma 39, Pooja Upadhyaya 17; Pari 4/20, Varsha 1/1).
