4 OCT, BHUBANESHWAR: Sikkim Under 19 Women’s team created a history by entering into the Knock-Out Round of the ongoing Under 19 Women’s One Day tournament for the first time after winning all the five matches of the league round. Today they won against Arunachal Pradesh by 64 runs (VJD Method) at Vikash Cricket Ground, Bhubaneshwar, Odhisha. Sikkim is leading the Plate Ground point(s) table by 20 point(s) and will be playing the Knock-out ground in Jaipur from 11th October.
Sikkim won the toss and chooses to bat first. In the first innings, Sikkim scored 207 runs in 50 overs loosing 5 wickets.Samayita Roy Prodhan scored 68 runs, Dikcha Gurung 29, Nandita Das 26, Pranita Chettri 23 no-out, and Captain Pretika Chettri 16 not-out.
In the second innings, Sikkim took early wickets and Arunachal lost 3 wickets for just 17 runs in 20 overs. Due to heavy rain the match was stopped and Sikkim won the match by VJD method.
“My heartiest congratulations to the group toppers of plate division i.e. the Under 19 Women’s Team. True grit and determination was shown by one and all in the team. History made yet again by our girls, Sikkim is ecstatic with your winning run and topping your group. You all shall be rewarded as champions. My best wishes for the Knock-out round in Jaipur. Says Lobzang G. Tenzing, President, Sikkim Cricket Association.
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