Senior Women’s One-Day Trophy: Karnataka beat Odisha by 92 runs in high-scoring clash

Rajkot: Karnataka registered a commanding 92-run victory over Odisha in their Senior Women’s One Day Trophy (Elite) encounter at Sarosara Cricket Ground ‘A’, here on Thursday.

After Odisha won the toss and opted to field, Karnataka made full use of the batting-friendly conditions to post a formidable 326 for 7 in 50 overs. In reply, Odisha fought hard but were restricted to 234 for 9 in 50 overs.

Karnataka’s innings was anchored by a superb knock from S Shubha, who scored a steady 90 off 101 balls, striking eight boundaries and a six. She built the platform with patience before accelerating when needed.

Niki Prasad then injected momentum into the innings with an aggressive 79 off just 52 balls. Her knock, which included eight fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 151.92, gave Karnataka the late flourish that propelled them beyond the 300-run mark.

For Odisha, Jyoti K Prasad was the pick of the bowlers, claiming three wickets for 64 runs in her eight overs. Rameswari Naik bowled a disciplined spell, returning figures of 1 for 49 from her 10 overs and maintaining an economy rate of 4.9.

Odisha’s chase falls short

Chasing a daunting 327, Odisha needed strong partnerships but struggled to keep pace with the required rate.

Madhuri Meheta played a gritty innings of 78 from 102 balls, hitting nine fours. She held the innings together in the face of regular wickets. Sarita Meher provided valuable support with 56 off 66 deliveries, including seven boundaries.

However, the required rate kept climbing, and Karnataka’s bowlers maintained pressure throughout the innings.

Rajeshwari delivered an outstanding spell, finishing with 3 for 29 in her 10 overs, including two maidens, at an impressive economy of 2.9. B G Tejashwini also played a key role, picking up 2 for 30 in 8 overs.

Odisha eventually closed at 234 for 9 in their 50 overs, falling 92 runs short of the target.