Megha Saini
Aradhya Chauhan
Nandhini Kaushik
Nirjala Mahra
Sona Badola
Kanchan Parihar✱
Nisha Mishra
Priyanshi Tomar
Vedika Tiwari
Kalpana Verma
Pooja Raj
Nandini Kashyap
Aarti Bhandari✱
Tanvi Tomar✱
Reeta Kashyap
Kanika Negi
Prema Rawat
Lavdhi Panthari
Ritika Supyal
In a sun‑blazed afternoon at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun, Bageshwar Aerial Women seized control early, delivering a crushing performance that left Mussoorie Queens Women reeling. The decisive moment came when Nisha Mishra bowled a miserly spell of 1/10 in four overs, triggering a collapse that saw the Queens tumble to 62/1 after just nine overs.
Match Summary
The toss, decided under a clear sky with a slight humidity of 62%, saw Bageshwar Aerial Women elect to bat first. They posted a modest yet defendable total of 108‑6 in their full 20 overs. Opener Priyanshi Tomar contributed a steady 24 runs, while the lower order added crucial runs to push the score beyond the 100‑run mark.
In response, Mussoorie Queens Women struggled against disciplined bowling. Despite a promising start from Aarti Bhandari, who scored 30 off 27 balls, and Nandini Kashyap’s 26 off 25, the early breakthroughs by Mishra and Priyanshi Tomar (2/34) turned the tide. The Queens were bowled out for 62‑1 in just nine overs, handing Bageshwar a 46‑run victory.
Key Performances
Nisha Mishra (Bageshwar Aerial Women) delivered the standout bowling figures of the day, claiming 1 wicket for just 10 runs in her four‑over spell. Her tight line and length forced the Queens into a defensive mindset early on.
Priyanshi Tomar (Bageshwar Aerial Women) added momentum with 2 wickets for 34 runs, breaking crucial partnerships and maintaining pressure throughout the innings.
On the batting side, Aarti Bhandari (Mussoorie Queens Women) shone with a quick‑fire 30 off 27 balls, while Nandini Kashyap provided stability with 26 runs off 25 balls. For Bageshwar, Priyanshi Tomar also contributed 24 runs at the top, anchoring the innings.
Turning Points
The first turning point arrived in the fourth over of the chase when Mishra dismissed the Queens’ opening batter for a duck, immediately stalling momentum. The second crucial moment unfolded in the seventh over, as Tomar claimed the wicket of Bhandari, who had been the most threatening batter. These two wickets triggered a rapid loss of wickets and confidence, culminating in the Queens’ collapse at 62/1.
Additionally, the sunny weather with a temperature hovering around 30.9 °C added a physical strain, but the disciplined fielding and tight bowling from Bageshwar mitigated any advantage the heat could have offered the batting side.
Series Implications
This victory marks Bageshwar Aerial Women’s first win in the Women's Uttarakhand Premier League 2026, giving them a vital foothold in the points table. The win also boosts their net run rate, an essential factor as the league progresses.
For Mussoorie Queens Women, the heavy defeat highlights areas needing improvement, particularly in handling early breakthroughs and rotating the strike under pressure. Their next match will be crucial to bounce back and stay competitive in the tournament.
Overall, the match delivered an exciting showcase of women's T20 cricket, with the Bageshwar Aerial Women T20 score of 108‑6 and the Mussoorie Queens Women cricket today narrative adding to the growing popularity of the Women's Uttarakhand Premier League 2026 live score coverage.