Uttarakhand’s U-23 women’s team lit up the Women’s U23 T20 Trophy Elite with a statement win, cruising past Baroda by seven wickets in a commanding all round display. The result was built on discipline with the ball, sharp fielding, and a calm, professional chase that underlined the growing depth and confidence in this young Uttarakhand unit. This performance, for a side representing a developing cricket state, was not about points on the table; it was a strong message that they, too, belong among the country’s top age group teams.
Bowling first, Uttarakhand’s attack kept things tight from the very beginning, never allowing Baroda any early freebies and making the batters earn every single run. The star of the show was Sabhya, who bowled a spell that completely changed the complexion of the innings. Operating with control and clarity of plans, she returned outstanding figures of 4 overs, 17 runs, 3 wickets at an economy of just 4.25. In a T20 game where momentum is everything, her ability to strike at crucial moments and still keep the run flow in check proved decisive.
It was the spell of Sabhya that proved to be the turning point of the match. She broke partnerships just when Baroda looked set to shift gears, using smart changes of pace and tight lines to frustrate the batters. The wickets not only dented Baroda’s scoring rate but also created pressure that the rest of the Uttarakhand attack capitalised on. Supported by energetic fielding, sharp catching and alert ground work, Uttarakhand restricted Baroda to a modest total that was always going to be difficult to defend on a good surface.
Chasing 106, the Uttarakhand batters showed composure and maturity beyond their years to go about the task. The openers started in a positive vein, rotating strike and dispatching loose deliveries to ensure that the required run rate was never an issue. The middle order then carried the chase home with a minimum of fuss as calculated aggression mixed with sensible shot selection saw them through. Ending up at 106/3 and sealing victory in 14.5 overs hence, with plenty of balls to spare, Uttarakhand showcased an efficient, clinical chase.
What stood out most, however, was the collective spirit of the side: every player had a role and executed it with commitment from bowlers hitting their areas to fielders diving around the park, from batters backing themselves under pressure. Sabhya rightly earned the tag of Top Performer of the Day, but the win was very much a reflection of a united squad pulling in the same direction. For the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand, this result is a proud moment and a glimpse of a bright future. Performances like these in the Women’s U23 T20 Trophy Elite are announcing the young Uttarakhand cricketers on the national stage. The display of hunger, discipline, and fearlessness that one witnessed against Baroda is exactly what modern T20 cricket asks for. Onwards and upwards for these players if they continue in this vein, Uttarakhand will very soon be a regular name in discussions over India’s most exciting young women’s cricket talent.
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