A smattering of grass on the 22-yard strip made the Railways
skipper Mithali Raj opt to field first against their clash against Mumbai women
at Vijaynand Ground, Secunderabad. Mumbai started off well, playing the new
ball well, before Mumbai captain Sunetra Paranjape (7) was dismissed by Kavita
in the 12th over. Mugdha Joshi (30) and Prajakta Shirwadkar (20)
were building a nice little partnership but Kavita struck again to send Joshi
pack to the pavilion. After getting off to a good start, the Mumbai middle
order failed to capitalize on it and was bundled out for 114. Sneh Rana (4-20) was
the pick of the bowlers, who was responsible for rattling Mumbai’s batting line
up.
Riding on Thirushkamini’s batting brilliance, Railways
managed to clinch yet another comprehensive victory and have been invincible so
far in this tournament. There was not much for Mumbai bowlers as the Railways
openers Poonam Raut (35) and Thirushkamini (65*) were too hot to handle. They
defeated Mumbai eves by 9 wickets and are just a step away from defending their
National Championship title.
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