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Toss Winner - East Zone Women won the toss and choose to bowl first
Central Zone Women beat East Zone Women by 40 runs
A score of around 125 will challenge the chasing side at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium.
Central Zone Women are our picks for the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | Senior Women's Inter Zonal T20 Trophy, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Nagaland Cricket Association Stadium, Dimapur, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 21.8°C|Patchy rain nearby |
Central Zone Women face East Zone Women in the third fixture of the Senior Women's Inter Zonal T20 Trophy, 2025. The competition is back after being absent for a year, providing a platform for numerous skilled Indian women cricketers to sharpen their abilities in the shortest format. The matchup promises to be competitive, though Central Zone appear to hold the advantage based on their roster at this stage.
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Central Zone Women had a decent outing in the previous Senior Women’s Inter Zonal T20 Trophy, finishing third after two wins and two losses in five matches. They will now approach the new season with higher ambitions, aiming to reach the final and make a stronger push for the title.
Captain Nuzhat Parween will lead the batting charge of the team. Her form in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy Elite was exceptional, as she piled up 300 runs across seven innings at an average of 43 and a strike rate above 111. Her consistency at the top often sets the tone for the innings.
Anushka Sharma complements her well and has shown great temperament in constructing partnerships. She scored 207 runs in nine games during the same event, showing the ability to keep the tempo under control through the middle overs.
The batting lineup also carries depth through Ananya Dubey and Sampada Dixit, both capable of steady contributions, while Anjali Singh’s hitting down the order gives the team a strong finish.
Bowling-wise, Vaishnavi Sharma has been the standout performer. She dominated the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy Elite by collecting 21 wickets in nine appearances at an economy rate of 4.50. Alongside her, Amisha Bahukhandi, Nikita Singh, and Shuchi Upadhyay bring wicket-taking rhythm that can keep East Zone Women under pressure for long stretches.
Nuzhat Parween (c & wk), Anushka Sharma, Ananya Dubey, Neha Badwaik, Anjali Singh, Mona Meshram, Vaishnavi Sharma, Amisha Bahukhandi, Shuchi Upadhyay, Nikita Singh, Sampada Dixit
Disha Kasat, Mona Meshram, Neha Badwaik, Anjali Amar Singh, Nuzhat Parween, Amisha Bahukhandi, Simran Dil Bahadur, Anushka Sharma, Vaishnavi Sharma, Nikita Singh, Shuchi Upadhyay
East Zone Women enjoyed a strong run in the last Senior Women's Inter Zonal T20 Trophy, topping the table with four wins from five matches. With a lot of new names in the squad, the team will have a big challenge ahead.
Captain Mita Paul anchors the batting lineup, often adding steady 30-run contributions while also handling a few useful overs. Alongside her, Priyanka Luthra adds depth to the top order after scoring 101 runs in four innings during the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy Elite. Her ability to rotate strike and find boundaries makes her an important presence in the early overs.
Dhara Gujjar and Tanmayee Behera add further reliability in the middle stages, ensuring the innings stays on track under pressure. All-rounder Rashmi Dey strengthens the balance of this side, having impressed in the T20 Trophy Elite with both bat and ball.
Among the bowlers, Jinti Mani Kalita and Sushree Dibyadarshini will handle the responsibility of picking timely wickets. Their control during tight passages often turns matches in East Zone’s favor. Titas Sahu adds another layer to the attack, giving the bowling unit a complete look for the season.
Mita Paul (C), Ashwani, Priyanka Luthra, Dhara Gujjar, Rashmi Dey, Rashmi Gudia (WK), Jinti Mani Kalita, Tanmayee Behera, Sushree Dibyadarshini, Titas Sahu, Arti Kumari
Dhara Gujjar, Priyanka Luthra, Ashwani Kumari, Mita Paul, Rashmi Dey, Sushree Dibyadarshini, Tanushree Sarkar, Jintimani Nakul Kalita, Mamta Paswan, Saika Ishaque, Titas Sadhu
At the Nagaland Cricket Stadium, early overs tend to present moderate pace off the surface, with batters needing to adjust initially. As the floodlights come on and the atmosphere cools, the turf takes up detail, and slower deliveries or cutters begin to bite. Teams batting second may benefit from reading out those changes, while fielding sides should look to vary pace and length to unsettle timing.
A couple of showers are forecast at Sovima in the late afternoon, which could affect the match, leading to a delay or a shortened match.
This is unlikely to be a high-scoring venue, and a target of around 125-130 might prove to be a winning one.
With showers forecast in the second half of the day, the toss-winning captain is likely to field first in case of a rain-shortened affair.
Central Zone Women and East Zone Women begin their season, aiming to start on the right note. The Central side looks slightly stronger across departments, and their depth could tilt the balance their way. East Zone, though, are not far behind and have a bowling lineup that can tighten things up on this surface. This one could stay competitive for long phases, but Central Zone seem better placed to edge ahead by the end.
Central Zone Women are our picks for the winners of this match.
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