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- The emphatic victory secured Hoshiarpur a place in the tournament final for the first time, marking a significant achievement for the district’s women’s cricket programme.
- The team will now take on Patiala in the title clash scheduled to be played on June 21 at the PCA Stadium in Chandigarh.
- Hoshiarpur’s senior women’s cricket team scripted a memorable chapter in the district’s sporting history by booking their first-ever berth in the final of the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Inter-District Senior Women’s Cricket Tournament.
Hoshiarpur’s senior women’s cricket team scripted a memorable chapter in the district’s sporting history by booking their first-ever berth in the final of the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Inter-District Senior Women’s Cricket Tournament. The team registered a convincing 95-run victory over hosts Barnala in the semi-final played on Friday.
After being asked to bat first in the 50-over contest, Hoshiarpur posted a competitive total of 195 for 9. Opener Pooja Devi anchored the innings with a fluent 77-run knock, while skipper Suhana provided solid support with 42 runs. Shivani chipped in with a valuable 30, and Manpreet Olakh remained unbeaten on 11 to help her side reach a challenging score.
Barnala’s bowlers worked hard to restrict the visitors, with Mamta Rani emerging as the standout performer by claiming four wickets. Amarjot Kaur accounted for two dismissals, while Akshita Bhagat and Sukhmeet Kaur picked up one wicket each.
In reply, Barnala’s batting line-up failed to cope with Hoshiarpur’s disciplined bowling attack. Chasing 196, the hosts were bundled out for just 100 runs in 24.1 overs, falling well short of the target.
National-level cricketer Surbhi starred with the ball, producing a match-winning spell of 6 for 28. She received excellent support from Anjali Seemar, who took 2 for 22, and Dhruvika Seth, who also claimed two wickets while conceding 27 runs.
The emphatic victory secured Hoshiarpur a place in the tournament final for the first time, marking a significant achievement for the district’s women’s cricket programme.
The team will now take on Patiala in the title clash scheduled to be played on June 21 at the PCA Stadium in Chandigarh.
Congratulating the players on their historic feat, district cricket officials praised the dedication and hard work of the squad as well as the coaching staff. Special appreciation was extended to coach Davinder Kaur Kalyan and assistant coach Nikita Kumari for their role in preparing the team for the tournament.
With momentum firmly on their side, Hoshiarpur will be aiming to cap off their dream campaign by lifting the championship trophy in the final.
