Pink XI Emerges Victorious in Kanpur Women's Cricket Clash
The Sapru ground in Kanpur witnessed an exciting display of women's cricket this Friday as KCA Pink XI secured a convincing 6-wicket win over KCA Red XI in the ongoing Women Talent Hunt league. The match highlighted promising local talent and competitive spirit.
Match Summary: Red XI Sets Target, Pink XI Chases Comfortably
Winning the toss and opting to bat first, KCA Red XI posted a total of 136 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 35 overs. The innings was anchored by a resilient half-century from Archana Devi, who remained not out on 50. She received support from Saumya Pal and Siya Tripathi, both contributing 21 runs each. The Pink XI bowling attack kept things tight, with Sonika (1 for 11) and Tanvika Gupta (1 for 14) being the most economical.
In response, KCA Pink XI approached the chase with confidence. They reached the target of 137 in just 32.4 overs, losing only 4 wickets in the process. The standout performer was Neha Verma, whose brilliant unbeaten knock of 64 runs steered her team to victory. Openers Apoorva Singh (16) and Anshika Harpal (15) provided a steady start. For the Red XI, Deeksha Katiyar was the most successful bowler, claiming 2 wickets for 23 runs.
Upcoming Girls Wrestling Trials in Kanpur
In related sports news for the region, aspiring female wrestlers have an important opportunity on the horizon. The selection trials for the district and divisional level sub-junior girls wrestling team are scheduled to be held on December 15.
The trials will take place at the Raj Narayan Khel & Vikas Sansthan in Lalhepur Udaipura, Kanpur. The district level trials will commence at 10 am, followed by the divisional level trials at 3 pm on the same day.
Interested participants are required to bring their birth certificate and Aadhar card for verification. They can contact coach Ram Sajan Yadav at the venue or on mobile number 7376320146 for further details, as announced by the regional sports officer.
This initiative is a significant step in scouting and nurturing wrestling talent among young girls in the Kanpur region, providing a structured pathway for them to compete at higher levels.
