Patna: In the Women’s Under-23 One Day Trophy match held at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Civil Lines, Nagpur, Bihar faced a crushing 146-run defeat against Madhya Pradesh. The match highlighted a dominant performance by Madhya Pradesh, both with the bat and ball, leaving Bihar struggling to keep pace.
Madhya Pradesh, batting first, posted a formidable total of 278 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. The innings was anchored by stellar performances from Anushka Sharma and captain Saumya Tiwari, both of whom scored centuries. Anushka Sharma smashed 123 runs off 131 deliveries, including 14 fours and 1 six, while Saumya Tiwari contributed a solid 114 runs off 142 balls, featuring 11 fours and 1 six. Their partnership placed Madhya Pradesh in a commanding position.
For Bihar, Preeti Kumari was the standout bowler, claiming 2 wickets. Yashita Singh, Surya, and Rishika Kinjal each took 1 wicket, but their efforts were insufficient to restrict Madhya Pradesh’s strong batting line-up.
In response, Bihar’s batting line-up faltered, managing only 132 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 50 overs. Captain Yashita Singh top-scored with 34 runs off 78 balls, including 2 fours. Harshita contributed 32 runs off 47 balls with 3 fours, while Preeti added 30 runs off 45 balls, hitting 5 fours. Despite these contributions, the team struggled to build momentum and fell far short of the target.
Madhya Pradesh’s bowlers delivered a disciplined performance, with Ayushi Shukla leading the charge by taking 3 wickets for 26 runs in 8 overs. Suchi Upadhyay claimed 2 wickets, while Vaishnavi Sharma and Kalyani Jadhav each took 1 wicket, ensuring Bihar’s chase never gained traction.
