Parasa Lakshmi
Neeragattu Anusha
Katragadda Deeksha
Kandregula Devika
Katta Mahanthi Sree✱
K Anjali Sarvani
Pendyala Sarayu
Palnati Rishika Krishnan
Sai Thanmayi
Saranya Gadwal
Koppula Divya Sree Dasari Vishwasree
Vurukuti Pushpa Latha
Veera Vidya Sree
Ayesha Singh✱
Ankam Vishnu Priya
S Lakshmi Prasarmi
Tarini Joshi
Bogiya Sai Deepthy
When Parasa Lakshmi smashed her way to a century, the crowd at ACA Stadium in Mangalagiri erupted – a moment that defined Amaravati E Champions Women’s 163‑4 chase and set the tone for a thrilling finish against Vizag Fire Birds Women.
Match Summary
The Women's Andhra Premier League 2026 showdown on Saturday, 19 September, saw Amaravati E Champions Women (AEC) elect to bat first after winning the toss. Opening with confidence, they posted a competitive total of 163‑4 in 20 overs, powered largely by Lakshmi’s explosive 102 off 74 balls. Supporting contributions came from Katragadda Deeksha (43 off 30) and steady lower‑order runs. In response, Vizag Fire Birds Women (VFB) fought back with a solid 146‑6, highlighted by Vurukuti Pushpa Latha’s 60 off 43, but fell short by 17 runs.
The match was played under partly sunny skies with a mild 2.5 °C temperature and 72% humidity, conditions that favored spin and required careful pacing from both sides. The result was a decisive win for Amaravati E Champions Women, moving them ahead in the league standings.
Key Performances
Parasa Lakshmi (AEC) – 102 runs off 74 balls, 12 fours, 4 sixes. Her innings anchored the chase, turning a steady start into a commanding total.
Katragadda Deeksha (AEC) – 43 runs off 30 balls, quickfire 5 fours, providing the momentum in the middle overs.
K Anjali Sarvani (AEC) – 1/30 in 4 overs, economical spell that kept the run rate in check.
Palnati Rishika Krishnan (AEC) – 1/29 in 4 overs, another disciplined bowler who restricted the fire‑birds’ scoring.
Vurukuti Pushpa Latha (VFB) – 60 runs off 43 balls, 6 fours, 2 sixes, the lone bright spot in VFB’s chase.
Ankam Vishnu Priya (VFB) – 1/15 in 3 overs, a tight spell that gave VFB early hope.
Tarini Joshi (VFB) – 1/28 in 4 overs, steady but unable to break through the AEC middle order.
Turning Points
The first turning point arrived in the 12th over when Lakshmi accelerated, reaching her fifty in just 34 balls. Her partnership with Deeksha added 78 runs for the third wicket, taking the score from 45‑2 to 123‑3. This surge put the target well beyond the reach of VFB.
On the bowling side, Anjali Sarvani’s spell in the death overs (3‑0‑13‑0) denied VFB any late‑innings fireworks, forcing them into a scramble. The final overs saw VFB needing 30 runs off 30 balls, but a crucial wicket of Latha in the 18th over halted their momentum.
Series Implications
This victory propels Amaravati E Champions Women to the top of the Women’s Andhra Premier League 2026 table, giving them a crucial cushion ahead of the next fixtures. Their batting depth, highlighted by Lakshmi’s maiden T20 century, signals a formidable lineup for the remainder of the tournament.
For Vizag Fire Birds Women, the loss underscores the need to convert solid starts into bigger totals. While Latha’s half‑century was encouraging, the team must find additional firepower and tighter death‑over bowling to compete with the likes of AEC.
Overall, the match delivered high‑octane cricket, with the headline‑making century and a tightly contested chase, reinforcing why the Women’s Andhra Premier League 2026 continues to capture fans’ imagination across the region.