Assam Storms Into Semifinals of Women’s U23 T20 Trophy

Our Sports Reporter

GUWAHATI: Assam showcased their dominance in the Women’s U23 T20 Trophy, securing a semifinal spot with a commanding 43-run victory over Kerala in the quarter-finals held in Trivandrum on Saturday.

Assam, bat first in the game, posted a competitive total of 131/6 in their allotted 20 overs. The team’s strong start was provided by openers Khusi Sarma and Gayatri Gurung, who put up an impressive 72-run partnership for the first wicket. Khusi played a brilliant knock, scoring 45 runs, including five boundaries and a six, while Gayatri contributed 24 runs. Skipper Uma Chetry chipped in with a valuable 25 runs, ensuring the team had a defendable score.

Kerala’s chase of 132 runs began on a shaky note as they lost wickets at regular intervals. Assam’s bowlers delivered a clinical performance, bowling Kerala out for just 88 runs. Florina Taye emerged as the star bowler, delivering a match-winning spell of 4/17. Kerala’s batters struggled to build partnerships, with Isabel (22) and Niya Nazneen (15) being the top scorers for their side.

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