VIDARBHA’S Senior Women’s team qualified for the final of the ChhattisgarhCup T20 Tournament in Raipur. They defeated Punjab by five wickets in their last league match, finishing tied on 16 points with Madhya Pradesh and Baroda. However, Vidarbha secured the second spot on the league table by virtue of their superior Net Run Rate. Madhya Pradesh topped the table with an NRR of 2.273, while Vidarbha’s NNR was 0.089 and Baroda’s was 0.054. Defending champions Vidarbha will nowmeet Madhya Pradesh in the final to be played on October 18.

 

Vidarbha restricted Punjab to 141-6 in 20 overs and chased down the target in 18.4 overs, losing only five wickets. Mona Meshram starred with the bat, scoring a fine 47, while Disha Kasat (23), Bharti Fulmali (27) and Riya Baniya (24) chipped in with useful scores. Brief scores: Punjab 141-6 in 20 overs (Amanjyot Kaur 37, Ankita Pathak 39 not out; Aditi Palandurkar 2-37). Vidarbha 142-5 in 18.4 overs (Disha Kasat 23, Mona Meshram 47, Bharti Fulmali 27, Riya Baniya 24; Neetu Singh 2-21). Player of the Match: Mona Meshram.