Goa Clinch 14-Run Victory Over Jammu & Kashmir in U-23 Women’s T20 Elite Clash

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Sports Desk

Goa claimed a commendable 14-run victory over Jammu & Kashmir in the Under-23 Women’s T20 Elite Cricket Tournament held at the Lady Amritabai Daga College Ground in Nagpur. Opting to bat first, Goa built a steady total of 124 for 5, anchored by Athashree Shivrakar, who played a composed and unbeaten knock of 32 off 28 balls, including four boundaries. Openers Harshita Yadav and wicketkeeper-batter Tanisha Gaikwad laid the foundation with 20 runs each, while Usma Khan and captain Tanaya Naik added 19 apiece to help the team post a competitive total. For Jammu & Kashmir, Mariya Nuren and Ananya Sharma bowled effectively, picking up two wickets each, while Ridhima Rajput chipped in with one.

Chasing 125, Jammu & Kashmir struggled to build momentum and kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Their only significant contribution came from Shambhavi Rajput, who stood firm with a fighting 38, but the remainder of the batting lineup could not keep up with the required rate. They eventually finished at 110 for 9, falling short by 14 runs. Goa’s bowlers delivered a disciplined performance throughout the innings, with Usma Khan leading the attack by claiming 2 for 19. Captain Tanaya Naik supported with 2 for 29, while Harshita Yadav bowled economically, conceding only eight runs. Metali Gavandar added to the pressure with figures of 1 for 10, and Pooja Kalel contributed with 1 for 19.

With this important win, Goa now have two victories and two losses in their campaign and currently sit fourth in the Elite Group D standings. The team will look to finish the group stage on a strong note as they gear up to face Hyderabad on December 1.