VIDARBHA marched into the knock-out phase of the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy by winning their last Elite Group C league match against Kerala by nine wickets in Lucknow on Friday. It was Vidarbha’s sixth win in seven matches and they finished second in the Elite Group C table with 24 points, thereby qualifying for the Super League stage to be played in Ahmedabad from Nov 14-20, 2026. Railways topped the League table with 24 points and a superior Net Run Rate. Vidarbha won the toss and restricted Kerala to 111-7 in 20 overs. Kiran Navgire top-scored with 34 for Kerala.Yashshri Soley claimed two wickets for 18 runs.

 

Vidarbha chased down the target in 16.1 overs, thanks to an unbeaten 64 from opener Disha Kasat. Disha and Aayushi Thakre (27) shared an opening partnership of 54 runs. Disha and captain Mona Meshram (19 not out) then sawVidarbha home with an unfinished second-wicket stand of 61 runs. Disha, who hit six boundaries and three sixes in her 50-ball knock, was named Player of the Match. Brief scores: KERALA: 111-7 in 20 overs (Kiran Navgire 34; Yashshri Soley 2-18).VIDARBHA: 115-1 in 16.1 overs (Disha Kasat 64 not out, Aaysushi Thakre 27, Mona Meshram 19 not out). RESULT: Vidarbha won by nine wickets. Player of the Match: Disha Kasat.