Doha: Milindi and Wenshuka came up with crucial contributions which helped Birla Public School win the Inter-School Women’s Cricket Championship 2016.
The championship was hosted by Qatar Cricket Association (QCA), headed by MA Shahid, to provide exposure and opportunity to female players.
In the final against Al Khor International School, Milindi laid the foundation of her team’s challenging 123 for three in 15 overs. She smashed 29 not out. Heta was the most successful bowler with two scalps.
Later, Milindi’s good work was extended by Wenshuka and Ananya, who dismissed half the Al Khor International School team with their steady bowling.
While Wenshuka grabbed three wickets, Ananya picked a brace to stop the rivals 11 runs before the target in a thrilling finale. Peusti made 15 during the chase and Palakben scored 8. Besides Wenshuka and Ananya, Anuja and Insha shared two wickets between them.
QCA General Secretary Manzoor Ahmad was present at the closing ceremony along with other officials Gul Mohammad Khan Jadoon, Head of Domestic Cricket, Amjad Baig, Syed Hassan Raza, Aminul Islam, Mrs. Mariam Gul Khan, Women’s Cricket Head, Mrs. Pramjeet Kaur Bhullar, Umpire, Mrs. Shivani Mishra, coach, Ms. Nazia Tabbasum, coach and Ms. Noureen Javaid, Women’s Wing Secretary and Ahmad.
Brief Scores:
Birla Public School: 123 for 3 in 15 overs (Milindi 29 not out, Heta 2 wkts, Jiya 1 wkt)
Al Khor International School: 112 (Palakben 8, Peusti 15, Srushti 5, Nenshiben 5, Ananya 2 wkts, Anuja 1 wkt, Insha 1 wkt, Wenshuka 3 wkts)
Player of the final: Milindi of Birla Public School.
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