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Goa Players Earn South Zone Selection for Senior Women’s Inter Zonal Trophy

Tanisha Cardozo

The Goa Cricket Association has announced the selection of its representatives in the South Zone squad for the upcoming Senior Women’s Inter Zonal One Day Trophy, scheduled to be held in Bengaluru from March 5 to March 15, 2026.

Purvaja Verlekar has been selected as part of the main squad, while Poorva Bhaidkar has been named as a standby player. Rakshanda Pilankar has also been included in the squad as Performance Analyst, representing Goa in the support staff.

The selection marks a significant milestone for Goa cricket, reflecting the steady growth and development of women’s cricket in the state. It also highlights the increasing recognition of Goan players and professionals at higher competitive levels within the domestic cricket structure.

The Senior Women’s Inter Zonal One Day Trophy is a prestigious platform that brings together top performers from across zones, offering players the opportunity to compete at an elite level and further strengthen their prospects in national selection pathways.

The association congratulated the selected player and support staff member, describing their inclusion in the South Zone squad as a proud moment for the state. It also extended its best wishes to the team for a successful campaign in the tournament.

With consistent performances and growing opportunities, women’s cricket in Goa continues to build momentum, and selections like these serve as inspiration for many aspiring cricketers across the region.

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Goa Women Clinch Thrilling 16-Run Win Over Saurashtra in Senior One Day Trophy

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Written by Intern Rency Gomes || Team Allycaral 

Panaji: The Goa women’s cricket team registered a hard-fought 16-run victory over Saurashtra in the Senior Women’s One Day Trophy Elite match played at the Taurian World School Ground in Ranchi on Tuesday. With this win, Goa climbed to fourth position in Group C with eight points.


After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Goa got off to a steady start. Openers Purvaja Verlekar and Harshita Yadav added 48 runs for the first wicket. Purvaja struck a composed 51 off 51 balls, hitting seven fours and a six, while Harshita contributed 34. Tejaswini Duragad supported well with 34 runs as Goa crossed the 100-run mark comfortably.

However, a middle-order collapse saw Goa slip from 122/1 to 147/6, losing Tanisha Gaikwad (0), Diksha Amonkar (4) and Vinavi Gurav (4) in quick succession.

At a crucial stage, Poorva Bhaidkar and Shreya Parab rebuilt the innings with a vital partnership. Poorva anchored the recovery with a brilliant 72 off 73 balls, including seven boundaries, while Shreya added a steady 42 off 45 balls. Presha Naik chipped in with a quick unbeaten 18 to power Goa to a competitive 272/8 in 50 overs. T. Dharani was the pick of the Saurashtra bowlers with figures of 4/48.

In reply, Saurashtra got off to a strong start through Umeshvari Jethva (47) and Riddhi Ruparel (82), who put on 96 runs for the opening wicket. Presha Naik broke the partnership, giving Goa a much-needed breakthrough.

Goa’s bowlers then tightened their grip on the game. Harshita Yadav and Poorva Bhaidkar claimed two wickets each, while Shreya Parab and Presha Naik chipped in with one wicket apiece.

Although Ayushi (44* off 33 balls) and Modhwadia (22* off 15 balls) attempted a late charge, Goa held their nerve in the final overs to restrict Saurashtra to 256/6 in 50 overs and seal a memorable 16-run victory.

Brief Scores:
Goa Women: 272/8 in 50 overs (Poorva Bhaidkar 72, Purvaja Verlekar 51, Shreya Parab 42, Harshita Yadav 34; T. Dharani 4/48)
Saurashtra Women: 256/6 in 50 overs (Riddhi Ruparel 82, Umeshvari Jethva 47, Ayushi 44*; Harshita Yadav 2/43, Poorva Bhaidkar 2/45)

Goa’s balanced performance with both bat and ball ensured a crucial win in the tournament.

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Goa Senior Women’s Cricket Team Clinch Victory Over Uttarakhand in T20 Trophy Opener

Tanisha Cardozo

The Goa Cricket Association’s Senior Women’s Team kicked off their campaign in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy (Elite Group) 2025 with a remarkable victory over Uttarakhand by 13 runs. The match, which took place on Tuesday, saw a resilient Goa side deliver a well-rounded performance to defend a modest total of 121 and bowl out the opposition in the full 20 overs.

After being put in to bat, Goa posted 121/9 on the board, with a quickfire knock of 24 runs off just 11 balls from Purvaja Verlekar giving the innings a much-needed late push. Despite early setbacks, the team managed to string together vital contributions that helped them reach a competitive score.

In the second innings, Goa’s bowlers rose to the occasion with a disciplined and aggressive display. Tanaya Naik emerged as the star performer with the ball, finishing with figures of 4 wickets for 19 runs in just 3 overs, earning her the Player of the Match award. She was supported brilliantly by Shrey, who kept things tight and claimed 3 wickets for just 16 runs in her 4 overs.

Uttarakhand, despite a few solid individual efforts, could not build any lasting partnerships and were eventually bowled out for 108. Goa’s fielding and bowling unit maintained pressure throughout the chase, never letting the opposition gain momentum.

The Goa Cricket Association’s Managing Committee congratulated the Senior Women’s Team on this fantastic opening win and extended their best wishes for the rest of the tournament. This strong start not only boosts team morale but also signals Goa’s intent to make a deep run in this year’s competition.

With teamwork, discipline, and standout individual performances, the Goa Women’s Cricket Team is off to a flying start in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy.