West Zone continued their winning momentum in the Senior Women’s Inter Zonal T20 Trophy, registering a commanding 7-wicket victory over East Zone at the Nagaland Cricket Ground, Sovima. The match featured an explosive batting display from K P Navgire, complemented by a composed half-century from Humairaa Kaazi, as West Zone comfortably chased down the target.
East Zone – Innings: 134/7 in 20.0 overs
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, East Zone posted 134/7 in their allotted overs. T Sarkar (32 off 23) and Tanmayee Behera (31 off 24) led the charge with positive intent, while Mita Paul (28 off 35) provided valuable support in the middle order. For West Zone, Ishita Khale was the standout performer with the ball, returning impressive figures of 3/17 in 4 overs, while Kesha (2/20) and A A Patil (2/25) kept the pressure on throughout the innings.
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West Zone – Innings: 135/3 in 19.2 overs
In reply, West Zone made light work of the chase, reaching the target with four balls to spare. K P Navgire once again proved her prowess with a blistering 48 off 23 balls, setting the tone early in the innings. She was well supported by Humairaa Kaazi, who anchored the chase with a fluent 50 off 44 balls to see her side home with ease. Earlier, Sushree Dibyadarshini was East Zone’s most effective bowler, picking up 2 wickets for 27 runs in her spell.
Player of the Match: K P Navgire (West Zone) – 48 (23)
Top Performers:
West Zone: K P Navgire – 48 (23), Humairaa Kaazi – 50 (44), Ishita Khale –3/17 (4.0)
East Zone: T Sarkar – 32 (23), Tanmayee Behera – 31 (24), Sushree Dibyadarshini – 2/27 (3.0)
West Zone’s balanced performance with both bat and ball showcased their growing confidence in the tournament. With this victory, they continue to strengthen their position in the Senior Women’s Inter Zonal T20 Trophy 2025, as the competition intensifies in Sovima.
Fixtures for November 12:
Central Zone vs West Zone –11:00 AM, Nagaland Cricket Stadium
East Zone vs South Zone – 11:00 AM, Sovima Cricket Ground
North East Zone vs North Zone – 04:30 PM, Nagaland Cricket Stadium
