NFRSA Clinch Kanaklata Barua Women’s Inter-District Title with Dominant 90-Run Triumph Over Guwahati
NFRSA Clinch Kanaklata Barua Women’s Inter-District Title with Dominant 90-Run Triumph Over Guwahati
DD TIMES GUWAHATI, October 31: NFRSA clinched the winner’s trophy of the Kanaklata Barua Women’s Inter-District Cricket Tournament with a commanding 90-run victory over Guwahati in the final held at the Furkating Cricket Ground, Golaghat, on Friday.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, NFRSA put up an impressive total of 154 for 3 in their allotted 20 overs. The highlight of the innings was Neetu Gaur’s unbeaten 79 off 63 balls, hitting with nine boundaries. Monikha Das added a valuable 40 off 35 deliveries, while Rashmi Dey remained not out on 19. For Guwahati, Anandi Kumari (1/14) and Sinhayana Pathak (1/33) were among the wicket-takers.
In reply, Guwahati struggled against NFRSA’s disciplined bowling attack, managing 64 for 8 in their 20 overs. Jyoti Devi (21 off 24) and Shivani Bishnoi (16 off 19) were the only notable contributors with the bat. For NFRSA, Kalpana Chautal, Juhi Pandey, and Rashmi Dey claimed two wickets each, sealing a comprehensive victory for their side.
The award ceremony was graced by ACA Vice President Shri Romen Dutta, ACA former Vice President and Golaghat DSA Vice President Shri Porikshit Dutta and officials from Golaghat District Sports Association.
Brief Score:
NFRSA: 154/3 in 20 overs (Neetu Gaur not out 79 off 63 balls, Monikha Das 40 off 35 balls, Rashmi Dey not out 19 off 11 balls; Anandi Kumari 1/14, Sinhayana Pathak 1/33)
GUWAHATI: 64/8 in 20 overs (Jyoti Devi 21 off 24 balls, Shivani Bishnoi 16 off 19 balls; Kalpana Chautal 2/5, Juhi Pandey 2/6, Rashmi Dey 2/18)
Individual Awards:
Player of the Tournament: Monikha Das (NFRSA)
Player of the Final: Neetu Gaur (NFRSA)
Best Bowler: Kakali Saikia (Lakhimpur)
Best Batter: Monikha Das (NFRSA)
The Assam Cricket Association congratulates NFRSA on their exceptional performance and extends best wishes to all participating teams for their continued contribution to women’s cricket in Assam.
