Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Sovima
November 8th, 2025
The Senior Women’s Inter Zonal T20 Trophy witnessed a nail-biting finish as North Zone held their nerve to claim a narrow 3-run victory over East Zone at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Sovima. A combined effort with both bat and ball, led by Nazma’s impactful spell, ensured North Zone’s triumph in a tightly contested game.
North Zone – Innings: 114/7 in 20.0 overs
Electing to bat first, North Zone put up a fighting total of 114 for 7 on a testing surface.
Deeya Yadav top-scored with a brisk 40 off 24 balls, providing early momentum, while Ayushi Soni anchored the innings with an unbeaten 28 off 33 to guide the side to a defendable score.
For East Zone, Jintimani Kalita (3/20) and Sushree Dibyadarshini (2/20) bowled with great control, keeping the chase within reach.
East Zone – Innings: 111 in 19.5 overs
Chasing 115, East Zone began steadily but struggled to maintain partnerships in the middle overs.
T Sarkar played a determined knock of 29 off 35, but North Zone’s disciplined bowling attack turned the tide in the final stages.
Nazma (3/20) and Amandeep Kaur (3/13) shared six wickets between them, effectively halting East Zone’s pursuit and sealing a thrilling finish.
Match Summary
Toss: North Zone elected to bat
Result: North Zone won by 3 runs
Player of the Match: Nazma (North Zone) – 3/20 (4.0)
Top Performers:
- North Zone: Deeya Yadav – 40 (24), Nazma – 3/20 (4.0)
- East Zone: T Sarkar – 29 (35), Jintimani Kalita – 3/20 (4.0)
The closely fought contest highlighted the competitive spirit of the tournament, as North Zone held their composure under pressure to secure a memorable win in the final over.
Upcoming Fixtures:
- North East Zone vs South Zone – 10th November, 11:00 AM, Nagaland Cricket Stadium
- Central Zone vs North Zone – 10th November, 11:00 AM, Sovima Cricket Ground
- East Zone vs West Zone – 10th November, 04:30 PM, Nagaland Cricket Stadium