On a sun-drenched day, nestled within the heart of South India’s sports education hub, Alagappa University played host to the 2023-24 South Zone Women’s Inter-University Tournament. Match day one unfolded with the thrilling emergence of new talents and captivating moments to close out day one of South Zone Womens Inter University tournament 2023-24.
Match 1: Osmania University vs Thiruvalluvar University
The 2023-24 South Zone women’s inter university tournament began spectacularly with Osmania University setting a new record for the highest first wicket partnership in domestic Women’s T20 cricket. Anjali crafted a magical century, remaining unbeaten on 114, and received strong support from Akansha, who also finished not out on 79.
Together, the pair punished the Thiruvalluvar University bowlers, dispatching them to all parts of the field. In response to Osmania University’s imposing total of 219/0, Thiruvalluvar University crumbled under pressure, succumbing for just 88 runs. K Mahalakshmi top-scored with 35 runs, while G Bhavana delivered a devastating spell, taking 4 wickets for just 6 runs.
Winner: Osmania University
Match 2: Annamalai University vs TNPESU
Annamalai University, batting first, managed to score 102/5 in 20 overs on the back of some exceptional batting from Priyanka (37 runs) and Sushmita (34 runs). Despite a decent batting effort, Annamalai failed to win the match as TNPESU batters were good enough to chase down the target in 16.4 overs.
Winner: TNPESU
Match 3: Bengaluru City University vs Akkamahadevi University
Bengaluru City University kicked off their tournament with a victory over Akkamahadevi University. Reethu Gowda (35 runs) and Ganga Gautham (27 runs) guided Bengaluru City University to a total of 136/5. In response, Akkamahadevi University was bowled out for 88 runs, and Varsha was the star performer of the match, finishing with match figures of 3/9.
Winner: Bengaluru City University
Match 4: M.K University vs Palamaru University
Palamaru University outplayed their opponents and secured a dominant win in round one. M.K. University scored 77/8 in 20 overs. Palamaru then chased down the target in 9.4 overs and won the match by seven wickets.
Winner: Palamaru University
Match 5: Bengaluru City University vs Mangalore University
In round one, Bengaluru City University secured a dominant win, and their dominance persisted in round two against Mangalore University. Bengaluru City University posted a score of 111/8, while Mangalore University managed 95/5 in response. Tejashwini emerged as the top performer, showcasing an unbeaten 46-run innings.
Winner: Bengaluru City University
Match 6: Kannur University vs Anna University
Kannur University, led by Anupriya’s unbeaten half-century (67* runs), scored 136/4. In return, Anna University fell short by 26 runs, ending up at 110/5 despite valiant knocks from S. Renuka (27 runs) and Niraimathi (25 runs).
Winner: Kannur University
Match 7: Osmania University vs MAHE, Manipal
Osmania University dominated MAHE in a one-sided affair at CECRI ground. MAHE, batting first, was bowled out for 38 runs in 15.1 overs. Kunika was the top batter for MAHE, and Anusha demolished Manipal with the ball, finishing with match figures of 3/7. Manipal then chased down the target in 2.4 overs and won the match by 10 wickets.
Winner: Osmania University
Match 8: University of Kerala vs TNPESU
After a win in the first round, TNPESU was knocked out of the tournament in the second round by the University of Kerala. The University of Kerala scored 136/8 in 20 overs, with Jhanvi Venkatesh top-scoring with 36 runs. In reply, TNPESU was bowled out for 69 runs in 19.3 overs. Keerthi weaved her magic with the ball, picking up the first hat-trick of the tournament—a wonderful spell from the young, talented cricketer. She finished with match figures of 4/14 to close out the last match of South Zone Womens day one matches.
Winner: University of Kerala
South Zone Womens: Top 5 Performers
- Anjali (114* runs), Osmania University
- Akansha (79* runs), Osmania University
- Anupriya (69* runs), Kannur University
- Keerthi (4/14), University of Kerala
- G Bhavana (4/6), Osmania University
