Megha Saini
Nandhini Kaushik
Sona Badola
Nirjala Mahra
Prema Rawat
Kanchan Parihar
Yashi
Minakshi Joshi
Dhara Rawat
Amisha Bahukhandi
Safina Aziz
Sweta Verma
Muskan Kumari
Neelam Naresh Bhardwaj✱
Kareena Singh
Preeti Bhandari
Rita
Kanika Negi
Lavdhi Panthari
Deveshi
In a nail‑biting encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun Warriors Women edged Bageshwar Aerial Women by the slimmest of margins – 99‑6 in 18.1 overs versus 98‑9 in 20 overs. The match, part of the Women's Uttarakhand Premier League 2026, was decided by Neelam Naresh Bhardwaj’s explosive 48 runs off 39 balls, a performance that turned the tide in Dehradun’s favour as thunderstorm clouds loomed over the ground.
Match Summary
The toss image placeholder shows the Warriors winning the toss and electing to field first. Bageshwar Aerial Women struggled against a disciplined Warrior bowling attack, posting a modest Bageshwar Aerial Women T20 score of 98 for 9 in their full quota of 20 overs. Nandhini Kaushik tried to anchor the innings with 27 runs off 39 balls, but wickets fell at regular intervals. Yashi and Dhara Rawat each contributed with the ball, taking 2 wickets for 14 and 15 runs respectively in their four‑over spells.
Chasing a target of 99, Dehradun Warriors Women began cautiously under overcast skies. The early overs saw disciplined bowling from Rita (1/19), Kanika Negi (1/21) and Prema Rawat (1/19), but Bhardwaj’s aggressive stroke‑play kept the run‑rate healthy. She reached her half‑century with a powerful cover drive, pushing the Warriors to 50‑1 after 7.2 overs. The partnership with the lower order ensured the chase stayed on track despite the looming rain.
Key Performances
Neelam Naresh Bhardwaj (Dehradun Warriors Women) – 48 runs off 39 balls, 5 fours and 2 sixes. Her innings was the cornerstone of the chase, providing both stability and momentum.
Rita (Dehradun Warriors Women) – 1/19 in 4 overs. Tight lines in the powerplay kept Bageshwar’s scoring in check.
Kanika Negi (Dehradun Warriors Women) – 1/21 in 3.1 overs. A crucial wicket in the middle overs broke a budding partnership.
Prema Rawat (Dehradun Warriors Women) – 1/19 in 4 overs. Consistent economy added pressure throughout the innings.
Nandhini Kaushik (Bageshwar Aerial Women) – 27 runs off 39 balls, the top‑scorer for her side, showing resilience against the Warriors’ disciplined attack.
Yashi (Bageshwar Aerial Women) – 2/14 in 4 overs. Her early breakthroughs gave Bageshwar a chance to stay competitive.
Dhara Rawat (Bageshwar Aerial Women) – 2/15 in 4 overs. Maintained pressure in the middle overs, but lacked support from the batting side.
Turning Points
The first major turning point arrived when Bhardwaj struck a six off the 15th over, taking the Warriors past the 40‑run mark with just two wickets down. This aggressive shot shifted the momentum, forcing Bageshwar to resort to defensive bowling that allowed runs to flow.
A second decisive moment came in the 16th over when Kanika Negi dismissed Bageshwar’s lower‑order batter, ending the innings at 98. The wicket came with just two balls left, leaving the Warriors needing a single to win. The final over was a tense affair, with the Warriors needing just two runs off the last two balls. Bhardwaj’s calm single followed by a boundary off the final delivery sealed a one‑run victory.
Series Implications
With this win, Dehradun Warriors Women move to the top of the points table in the Women's Uttarakhand Premier League 2026, while Bageshwar Aerial Women remain winless after their debut match. The narrow margin highlights the competitive nature of the league and sets up an intriguing next round where both sides will look to adjust strategies.
The weather forecast predicted a thunderstorm with a 55% chance of rain, yet the match concluded without interruption, adding to the drama of a close finish. Fans searching for "Bageshwar Aerial Women vs Dehradun Warriors Women T20" will find this match a classic example of how a single innings can change the course of a tournament. The live score updates for "Dehradun Warriors Women cricket today" and the "Women's Uttarakhand Premier League 2026 live score" kept audiences glued to their screens throughout the contest.