Shillong, Mar 26: A century and two wickets with the ball from Neha Hajong (pictured) ensured that Shillong Cricket Association enjoyed a 73-run victory over South West Khasi Hills in the U-23 Women’s Inter District Cricket Tournament today in Nongstoin.
The lone match of the day saw SCA win the toss and choose to bat first in Group B of Zone 1.
Opening the innings, player-of-the-match Hajong carried her bat in an innings of 119 runs off 118 deliveries, which included 14 hits to the boundary as SCA made 211/6 in their 35 overs. Darisha Wahlang took 3/53 for SWKH.
In reply, SWKH batted out their full 35 overs but could only manage 138/9. Indariakor K Wanniang top-scored with 22. Reshma Thapa finished with the most impressive figures of 3/15, while Hajong bagged 2/12 and Mansi Anand 2/33.
On Monday, in Group A of Zone 1, Ri-Bhoi will play East Khasi Hills. In Zone 2, North Garo Hills will face East Garo Hills.
(Meghalaya Cricket Association photo)
