The 2025-26 Senior Women’s One Day Trophy kicked off with a flurry of dominant performances, headlined by India international Harleen Deol and Railways’ opener Shipra Giri. On Friday, February 6, 2026, Himachal Pradesh pulled off a significant victory over Mumbai, while perennial powerhouse Railways made a statement with a clinical thrashing of Kerala.
Himachal Pradesh vs. Mumbai: Harleen Deol’s Calculated Chase
At the ACA Cricket Academy Ground in North Guwahati, Himachal Pradesh restricted a strong Mumbai lineup to a modest 166. The victory was set up by the bowlers and finished with surgical precision by Harleen Deol.
- Bowling Brilliance: Himachal’s Sushmita Kumari was the wrecker-in-chief, dismantling the Mumbai middle order to finish with figures of 4/21. She was well-supported by Harleen and Nikita Chauhan, who picked up two wickets apiece.
- The Chase: Chasing 167, Harleen Deol anchored the innings with an unbeaten 51 off 76 balls*. Her knock was defined by two critical partnerships:
- A 75-run stand for the second wicket with Devanshi Verma.
- An unbroken 55-run stand with captain Sushma Verma to seal the 8-wicket win in 44.4 overs.
Railways vs. Kerala: Shipra Giri and Poonam Yadav Dominate
In Ranchi, Railways continued their tradition of domestic dominance, defeating Kerala by 131 runs at the Usha Martin Ground.
- Batting Prowess: Railways posted a formidable 268/6 in their 50 overs. The hero was Shipra Giri, who smashed a brilliant 118 off 114 balls. Supporting her was Bhavana Goplani, who contributed a quick-fire 68.
- The Collapse: Kerala’s chase never gained momentum as they were bundled out for 137 in 42.3 overs.
- The Spin Trap: Veteran leg-spinner Poonam Yadav was untouchable, claiming a five-wicket haul (5/29), while Shrayosi Aich chipped in with 3/28 to ensure a comprehensive victory.
