Bengal create history by chasing down 390 against Haryana in Senior Women’s One Day Trophy quarterfinal

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The Bengal cricket team made history by registering the highest successful run chase in Women’s List A cricket. They achieved this remarkable feat in the quarterfinals of the Senior Women’s One Day Trophy on Monday, December 23, at Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C, Rajkot.

Chasing a daunting target of 390, Bengal openers Dhara Gujjar and Sasthi Mondal put on a blistering 100-run partnership in just 55 balls. Gujjar scored 69 off 49 balls while Mondal contributed 52 off 29 balls. Mita Paul had a quiet outing, dismissed for just 12 off 12 balls by Sheetal Rana.

However, Tanusree Sarkar and Priyanka Bala took charge, combining for a superb 111-run partnership off 97 balls. Sarkar played a stunning knock, scoring 113 off 83 balls, including 20 boundaries. Prativa Rana chipped in with 28 off 26 balls.

Priyanka remained unbeaten, guiding Bengal home with a match-winning 88 off 81 balls, including eight boundaries and one six. Bengal won by five wickets with five balls to spare, setting a new record for the highest successful run chase in Women’s List A cricket.

Shafali Verma’s knock of 197 runs goes in vain

Bengal Women won the toss and opted to bowl. Haryana’s opening pair of captain Shafali Verma and Reema Sisodia played brilliantly, putting on an impressive 173-run partnership off 140 balls. Tanusree Sarkar claimed Bengal’s first breakthrough, dismissing Reema for 58 off 72 balls.

Deeya Yadav had a challenging outing, scoring just seven runs. However, at the other end, out-of-favor Indian opener Shafali Verma took control.

The 20-year-old narrowly missed a well-deserved double century, falling just three runs short. She scored a magnificent 197 off 115 balls, including 22 fours and 11 sixes.

Triveni Vasistha contributed 46 off 55 balls while Soniya Mendhiya added 61 off 41 balls. Haryana finished their innings at 389-5 in 50 overs. Tanusree bagged three wickets for Bengal.