Mithali Raj-led Railways thrash Jharkhand to win National Women’s One Day title
3 min read The formidable Indian Railways as soon as once more annexed the National One Day Championships title with a crushing seven-wicket victory over Jharkhand within the ultimate right here on Sunday.
Out of 14 editions of National One Dayers, Railways ladies have received 12 titles in as many appearances within the summit conflict, which is a sworn statement to their dominance in ladies’s cricket.
That Winning Feeling 👏👏
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— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) April 4, 2021
Such was Railways’ management on the proceedings that they chased the paltry goal of 168 in solely 37 overs and without having their greatest batter Raj to even come out from the cooler confines of the dressing room.
India worldwide Punam Raut’s affected person 59 off 94 balls laid the platform for all-rounder Sneh Rana to complete the sport in a jiffy, smashing 34 not out off 22 balls.
Apart from her breezy knock, Rana was additionally probably the most profitable Railways bowler taking 3 for 34 together with her helpful off-breaks.
It was a totally skilled efficiency in all departments from Railways after Jhakhand opted to bat.
As many as six Jharkhand batters couldn’t cross the double figures whereas three couldn’t even open their accounts.
Railways caught to their power as Raj deployed 5 spinners in her six-bowler assault.
The solely medium pacer Meghna Singh (2/22 in 7 overs) offered breakthroughs off successive deliveries within the seventh over dismissing Ritu Kumari (0) and Radhey Sonia (0).
Indrani Roy (49 off 77 balls), Jharkhand’s greatest batter within the tourney, wasn’t at her fluent greatest on the day as she may hit solely three boundaries.
An all-round bowling show & half-centuries from @raut_punam & S Meghana energy Railways – led by @M_Raj03 – to the @Paytm #OneDay triumph. 🏆👏
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— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) April 4, 2021
Just when she appeared set, Rana bought her stumped by Team India keeper Nuzhat Parween. Durga Murmu (31) and skipper Mani Niharika (39 not out) have been the opposite important contributors for Jharkhand.
Jharkhand have been 130 for five at one stage on the thirty ninth over, wanting good for a complete nearer to 200 however they misplaced their final 5 wickets for 37 runs.
Out-of-favour left-arm spinner Ekta Bisht (2/33 in 7 overs) and out-of-form leg spinner Poonam Yadav (1/26 in 7 overs) additionally saved issues tight together with Rana and Swagatika Rath (1/28).
While chasing, opener S Meghana (53 off 67 balls, 6x4s) and Raut (11x4s) added 107 runs for the second wicket in 25 overs. While Meghana was extra attacking in her strokeplay, it allowed senior-pro Raut to play her pure recreation of grinding out the opposition.
Both have been dismissed in fast succession however Mona Meshram (19 not out) and Sneh added 45 runs in lower than seven overs to seal the deal. Rana hit 5 fours and a six whereas Meshram additionally bought a most.
Brief Scores
Jharkhand 167 all out in 50 overs (Indrani Roy 49 off 77 balls; Sneh Rana 3/33, Ekta Bisht 2/33, Poonam Yadav 1/26).
Railways 169/3 in 37 overs (Punam Raut 59 off 94 balls, S Meghana 53 off 67 balls, Sneh Rana 34 not out off 22 balls). Railways received by 7 wickets.
