Balangir emerged champions in the OCA Women Inter-District T20 Cricket Tournament, defeating Cuttack 17 runs, via DLS Method at Bidanasi Ground in Cuttack today. International batter Madhuri Meheta and young bowler Sarada Mahanand played major roles in the Balangir victory, scoring a half-century and bagging four wickets respectively.
Opting to bat, Balangir compiled a competitive total of 136 for five in the stipulated 20 overs. Madhuri was the top scorer with a 52-ball 65, while Sarita Meher contributed 33-ball 40. Subhra Nirjharini Swain was the most successful Cuttack bowler, taking two wickets for 25 runs.