Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: Goa suffered their first defeat in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy Elite tournament, losing to Karnataka by four wickets in a closely contested match at the C.K. Pithawala Ground in Surat on Thursday. The result ended Goa’s two match winning streak in the competition.
After winning the toss, Karnataka elected to field and restricted Goa to 142 for seven in 20 overs.
Harshita Yadav led Goa’s batting effort with 36 runs, while Purvaja Verlekar scored 34. The opening pair laid a strong foundation with a 65 run partnership in 8.5 overs. Shreya Parab added 26 runs to keep the innings moving, while Divya Naik provided a late boost with an unbeaten 15 off just nine deliveries.
Karnataka’s Shreyanka Patil was the standout performer with the ball, claiming five wickets for 18 runs. Ananya Hegde supported her well with two wickets for 18 runs, preventing Goa from finishing with a bigger total.
In reply, Karnataka successfully chased down the target, reaching 143 for six in 19.5 overs to seal victory with one ball remaining.
Shubha Satish anchored the chase with an important 45, while Shishira Gowda contributed 37. Lavanya Chalana remained unbeaten on 25, and Nikki Prasad chipped in with 16 runs as Karnataka maintained their momentum through the innings.
Goa fought back with the ball, with Shikha Pandey and Poorva Bhaidkar claiming two wickets each. Shreya Parab also picked up a wicket, but Karnataka’s batters held their nerve to complete the chase in the final over.
Despite the defeat, Goa produced a competitive batting performance and showed resilience with the ball. However, Karnataka’s disciplined bowling, led by Patil, and composed batting effort proved decisive in handing Goa their first loss of the tournament.
Brief Scorecard
Goa Women: 142/7 in 20 overs. Harshita Yadav 36, Purvaja Verlekar 34, Shreya Parab 26, Divya Naik 15 not out. Shreyanka Patil 5/18, Ananya Hegde 2/18.
Karnataka Women: 143/6 in 19.5 overs. Shubha Satish 45, Shishira Gowda 37, Lavanya Chalana 25 not out, Nikki Prasad 16. Poorva Bhaidkar 2/28, Shikha Pandey 2/31, Shreya Parab 1/15.
