THE GOAN NETWORK
PANAJI
Goa suffered a 10-wicket defeat against Odisha in a Group D match of the Women’s Under-19 T20 Trophy Elite at the Alur Cricket Stadium-2 on Wednesday.
Batting first after winning the toss, Goa managed 92 for five in their allotted 20 overs. Opener Rakshanda Kalangutkar top-scored with 36 off 48 balls, hitting three fours and a six. Nikhila Naik contributed 25 runs, while Usma Khan scored 18.
For Odisha, Priyadarshini Pramanik and Anuska Mishra claimed two wickets each, while Chitta Soren took one wicket.
In reply, Odisha chased down the target comfortably, reaching 93 without losing a wicket in 15.1 overs. Openers Ishita Pani remained unbeaten on 51, while Anushka Mohanty scored an unbeaten 38 to guide Odisha to a comprehensive victory.
The defeat was Goa’s fourth consecutive loss in the tournament. Goa will play their final match against Himachal Pradesh on October 16.
BRIEF SCORECARD
Goa U-19 Women: 92/5 in 20 overs (Rakshanda Kalangutkar 36, Nikhila Naik 25, Usma Khan 18; Priyadarshini Pramanik 2/11, Anushka Mishra 2/22, Chitta Soren 1/6).
Odisha U-19 Women: 93/0 in 15.1 overs (Ishita Pani not out 51, Anushka Mohanty not out 38).
