Day 1 – West Zone VS Central Zone
Venue: D Y Patil Academy, Ambi, Pune
Date: 28th March 2024
The first day of the three-day match between West Zone and Central Zone unfolded with a captivating display of cricketing action at D Y Patil Academy. The day saw both bat and ball vying for supremacy, offering spectators an enthralling spectacle of cricket.
Central Zone Innings:
Central Zone won the toss and elected to bat first, setting the stage for a challenging encounter against a formidable West Zone bowling attack. Punam Raut anchored the innings with a gritty knock of 84 runs, showcasing her resilience and determination at the crease. However, she fell victim to the bowling prowess of A A Patil, who claimed five crucial wickets, restricting Central Zone to a total of 245 runs in 87.3 overs.
Other notable contributions came from Sneh Rana, who scored 42 runs, and Mona, who added 28 runs to the scoreboard. The Central Zone’s innings witnessed periods of consolidation interspersed with breakthroughs orchestrated by the West Zone bowlers.
Bowling Display:
The West Zone bowlers displayed commendable skill and discipline throughout the day, maintaining pressure on the Central Zone batsmen. A A Patil emerged as the star performer with the ball, claiming a five-wicket haul while conceding 75 runs in 27.3 overs. Radha Yadav provided vital support, claiming three wickets for 55 runs in her 24 overs, exerting control over the opposition’s batting lineup.
Sayali Satghare contributed with two crucial wickets, ensuring that Central Zone’s progress was kept in check. The collective effort of the West Zone bowling unit limited Central Zone to a modest total, setting the stage for an intriguing contest in the remainder of the match.
West Zone Innings:
In reply, West Zone commenced their innings cautiously, reaching 26 runs without loss at the end of the day’s play. D P Vaidya remained unbeaten on 18 runs, displaying composure and intent at the crease, supported by Riya Chaudhari, who contributed 8 runs.
Conclusion:
Day 1 of the three-day match between West Zone and Central Zone witnessed a keenly contested battle between bat and ball. While Central Zone displayed resilience with the bat, West Zone’s bowling attack asserted its dominance, restricting the opposition to a modest total. With the match finely poised, Day 2 promises to offer further excitement and drama.
