The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Ansar & VDP earned a hard-fought seven-run victory over Ispahani Sporting Club in the final round of the Parachute Women's Open Cricket at the Dhanmondi Cricket Stadium (DCS) here Monday.

Coin-favoured, Ansar & VDP batted first to score 133 for 9 in the stipulated 35 overs with number seven Shamima Akhter remaining unbeaten on 19 off 24 balls featuring two fours.

Opener Chamely also contributed 19 off 44 balls hitting two fours while team highest 27 runs came from extras.

Khadija Akhter 14, Sohely Akhter 14, Ayesha 10, Tithy Rani 10 were the other notable scorers for the Services team.

Skipper Salma Khatun, Jahanara and Rumana bagged two wickets each.

Replying to a moderate target, Ispahani Sporting Club were bundled out for 126 in 34.5 overs with captain Salma topscoring with 41 off 43 balls that included five fours while lower middle-order Jahanara Alam could put some resistance making 17. Soheli Akhter and Shamima Akhter Pinky took two wickets apiece for 26 and 27 run respectively.

Salma Khatun of Ispahani Sporting Club was later adjudged man of the match.