Shillong, Oct 26: Meghalaya put on an excellent first game demonstration to defeat Arunachal Pradesh by 38 runs in their first BCCI Senior Women’s T20 Trophy 2026-27 plate group match in Sovima, Nagaland today.
Arunachal won the toss and chose to field first, with Meghalaya posting 111/3 in their 20 overs. Arunachal were then restricted to 73/7 in their allotted overs.
Luiza Tamang struck 37 not out from 30 deliveries, an innings that included six fours. At the other end was Meghalaya captain Debasmita Dutta, who was unbeaten at the end of the innings on 48 from 57 balls (5x4s). Together they provided the bulk of Meghalaya’s runs as they posted a respectable 111 for the loss of three wickets.
In the chase, Arunachal never really got going and were restricted to under 4 runs an over. Neha Hajong claimed 3/13 in 4 overs, with Debasmita taking 1/12 in 4 and Ajima Sangma 1/13 in 4. The top score from Arunachal was 21 not out by Nabam Yakar.
Debasmita was named the deserving Player of the Match.
Meghalaya will play their second match tomorrow against Bihar at the same venue.
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