Chandigarh: Punjab Cricket Association’s senior and junior women’s teams registered convincing victories in their respective league matches of the 7th Rama Atray Memorial Cricket Tournament at DAV School, Sector 8, Saturday.In the first match, the PCA Seniors defeated Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association by 104 runs. Batting first, Punjab posted 177/3, powered by Ankita Pathak’s 61, Harsimran Jeet Kaur’s 49 and Priya Kumari’s unbeaten 30. In reply, Himachal Pradesh were bowled out for 73 in 17.3 overs. Ankita was named Player of the Match for her all-round performance.In the day’s other fixture, the PCA Juniors beat Goa Cricket Association by five wickets. Goa made 118/5, with Tanaya Naik scoring 31. Punjab chased down the target in 19.1 overs, thanks to Kushnawal Kaur’s match-winning 50 off 43 balls. She was adjudged Player of the Match.Former Punjab DGP Chander Shekhar (IPS) presented the Player of the Match awards.The tournament final will be played Sunday between UT Cricket Association and PCA Senior Women at Mahajan Cricket Ground, Chandigarh. The winners will receive Rs 1 lakh, while the runners-up will get Rs 50,000.
