Patna: Bihar’s women’s cricket team delivered a commanding performance in the Senior Women’s One Day Trophy Plate, defeating Meghalaya by 133 runs at the KIIT Cricket Stadium. After winning the toss, Bihar elected to bat first and set a challenging target of 234, finishing their 50 overs on 233/9.
Apurva Kumari emerged as the star of the innings, scoring 99 runs off 146 balls with composure and consistency. Captain Pragati Singh added 37 runs, while Akshara Gupta provided a brisk start with 31 runs. Lower-order batter P. Priya’s 24 runs ensured Bihar posted a competitive total, giving their bowlers a strong platform to defend.
Meghalaya struggled in their chase, managing just 100/8 in their allotted overs. Suriti top-scored with 20 runs, followed by M. Singh with 14. Bihar’s disciplined bowling attack proved decisive, with Vaidehi Yadav taking 3 wickets for 15 runs, and Julie Kumari and Rachna Singh claiming 2 wickets each. P. Priya’s economical bowling applied further pressure in the middle overs.
Sharp fielding complemented Bihar’s bowling effort, keeping Meghalaya’s batters under constant pressure. With this win, Bihar not only consolidated their position in the Plate Group but also boosted the team’s confidence for the upcoming fixtures. The Bihar Cricket Association congratulated the team on their third consecutive win, praising the players’ coordinated and disciplined effort and wishing them continued success.
Match Details:
Tournament: Senior Women’s One Day Trophy Plate
Match: Bihar vs Meghalaya
Venue: KIIT Cricket Stadium, Bhubaneswar
Toss: Bihar won and elected to bat
Result: Bihar won by 133 runs
Player of the Match: Apurva Kumari (Bihar)
