The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Riding on all-round performance by Tithi Rani Sarker, Ansar & VDP Academy crushed Tetulia Women’s Cricket Academy by 308 runs in the Parachute Women’s Open Cricket Tournament at the Dhanmondi Cricket Stadium (DCS) here Friday.

With this consecutive 2nd win, Ansar & VDP moved to the final round as group A champions.

In the day’s other matches, Ispahani Sporting Club also notched their 2nd successive victory beating Chuadanga Women’s XI by 216 runs at the Khulna District Sports Association Stadium (KDSAS), Khulna Women’ s Cricket Academy defeated Narail District Women’s Club by 98 runs at the Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Matiur Rahman Stadium (BSSMRS) in Khulna while Digital Vision Women’s team beat Prantik KC by 3 wickets at the Dhanmondi Cricket Ground (DCG) in Dhaka.

Opting to bat first at the DCS, Ansar & VDP Academy amassed 330 for 5 in the stipulated 35 overs with Tithi hammering 89 runs off 63 balls that featured 11 fours. Middle order Panna Ghosh remained unbeaten on 81. Diana took two wickets for 40 runs.

In reply, Tetulia Women’s Cricket Academy were dismissed for just 22 runs in 18.2 overs. Tithi captured three wickets for 3 runs to be adjudged player of the match while Panna took two wickets for 6.

At the KDSAS, coin-favoured Ispahani SC batted first to post 238 for all in 32.2 overs with Salma Khatun contributing run-a-ball 46 that included nine fours. Highest 69 runs came from extras.

Selina Parvin and Jaheda claimed three wickets apiece.

In reply, Chuadanga Women’s XI were restricted to 22 for 9 in 16.4 overs as Jahanara Alam captured six wickets for 5 runs in 4.4 overs. Jahanara was later named player of the match.

At the BSSMRS, Khulna Women’s Cricket Academy were all out for 137 in 23.3 overs after they chose to bat first. Highest 85 runs came from extras. Subarna Islam and Dipa claimed three wickets each.

In reply, Narail District Women’s Club were dismissed for paltry 39 runs in 11.3 overs in the face of some hostile bowling by Minara Islam and Sonia.

Minara grabbed five wickets for 20 in 5.3 overs to be named the player of the match while Sonia also gave her useful support claiming four wickets for 19.

At the DCG, Digital Vision Women’s team cantered to victory reaching their winning target of 99 for 7 in 29.1 overs after bowling out Prantik KC for 98 in 31.6 overs.