SURAT: Goa registered a convincing 38-run victory over Jammu & Kashmir in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy Elite tournament at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium on Monday.
Batting first, Goa posted 162 for four in their allotted 20 overs before restricting Jammu & Kashmir to 124 for nine.
Opener Harshita Yadav anchored Goa’s innings with 51 off 47 balls, striking seven boundaries. She shared a 54-run opening partnership with Poorvaja Verlekar, who contributed 22.
Tejaswini Durgad provided the innings with momentum, smashing 45 off just 23 deliveries, including four boundaries and two sixes. Shikha Pandey added an unbeaten 29 off 15 balls, hitting four boundaries and a six, while Shreya Parab contributed 11. For Jammu & Kashmir, Rudrakshi Chib picked up two wickets for 15 runs.
In reply, Jammu & Kashmir attempted to stay in contention through Bawandeep Kaur, who scored 36, Rubia Syed with 32, and Chitra Singh with 24. However, Goa’s bowlers maintained pressure and prevented the chase from gaining momentum.
Durgad delivered a decisive all-round performance, claiming three wickets for 25 runs. Shikha Pandey and Poorva Bhaidkar took two wickets each, while Sunanda Yetrekar and Shreya Parab picked up one wicket apiece.
Jammu & Kashmir finished at 124 for nine in 20 overs, handing Goa a 38-run win.
Goa’s victory was built on a strong batting effort led by Yadav and Durgad, followed by a disciplined bowling display that kept the opposition below the target.
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