New Delhi, North Delhi Strikers Women produced a disciplined bowling and fielding performance to defend their total of 141/4 and defeat South Delhi Superstarz Women by 10 runs in the Delhi Premier League, making it two wins from two matches and taking them to the top of the points table.
Chasing 142, South Delhi Superstarz finished on 131/5 in 20 overs, falling short despite a fighting effort from their middle order.
After a difficult start, with wicketkeeper-batter Nishika Singh dismissed for a three-ball duck, South Delhi were reduced to 1/1 in the first over. Priya Punia and Tanishqa Singh attempted to rebuild the innings, adding 36 runs before Punia was dismissed for 10 off 18 balls.
Tanishqa played the anchor’s role brilliantly, scoring a valuable 46 off 44 balls, including six boundaries. She put on a partnership with captain Shweta Sehrawat, who contributed 27 off 23 balls with two fours and a six.
However, North Delhi kept picking up wickets at crucial stages just like we in international matches.
Tanishqa’s dismissal in the 14th over left South Delhi at 72/3, while Sehrawat fell shortly after at 94/4. Ekta Bhadana was then dismissed for four, leaving South Delhi needing 28 runs from the final two overs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium that wil host the India vs Afghanistan fixtures next month.
Tanisha Singh remained unbeaten on 24 off 19 balls, while Disha Nagar added an unbeaten nine off six, but the pair could only take South Delhi to 131/5.
For North Delhi Strikers, Nazma was the standout bowler, claiming 2/28 from four overs. Reshika Beniwal, Apeksha Anand and Priya Mishra picked up one wicket apiece.
Earlier, North Delhi Strikers posted 141/4, powered by a superb unbeaten 71 off 54 balls from Shivi Sharma, who struck nine boundaries.
Upasana Yadav added 43 off 42 balls, while captain Ayushi Soni scored 17.
The 10-run victory gives North Delhi Strikers two wins from two matches, placing them at the top of the Delhi Premier League women’s points table.