Punjab Women's Cricket Team Triumphs Over Himachal Pradesh in League Match
The Punjab Cricket Association women's seniors team clinched a hard-fought victory on Friday. They defeated the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association by 17 runs in a league match. This exciting contest took place at the PCA Stadium in Chandigarh.
Match Highlights and Key Performances
Punjab won the toss and elected to bat first. They set a competitive total of 155 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 27 overs. Opener Navneet Sandhu played a crucial role, scoring a fluent 54 runs to anchor the innings.
Other batters provided valuable support. Khushnawal Kaur contributed 24 runs, while Neetu Singh added 16 runs. Mannat Kashyap chipped in with 13 runs to bolster the team's score.
Himachal Pradesh's Bowling Efforts
The Himachal Pradesh bowlers worked hard to contain Punjab's batting lineup. Sushmita Kumari emerged as the most successful bowler, picking up two important wickets. Prachhi Chauhan, Preet Kahlon, and Neena Chaudhary each claimed one wicket for their team.
Despite these efforts, Punjab managed to post a defendable total. Their bowlers then restricted Himachal Pradesh effectively, securing the 17-run victory in this tournament match.
This win strengthens Punjab's position in the 6th Rama Atray Memorial Women Seniors one-day cricket Tournament. The competition continues to showcase emerging talent in women's cricket across the region.
