Bathula Harshitha
Gundupalli Udvitha
K Pushpi Tha Gowda✱
Henrietta Flavia Pereira✱
K Anjali Sarvani
Palnati Rishika Krishnan
K Yashaswini Mani Valli
Pendyala Sarayu
Sai Thanmayi
M Hasini Choudhary
Vurukuti Pushpa Latha
Koppula Divya Sree Dasari Vishwasree
Ayesha Singh
Kym Vishnu Vardhini✱
Vadde Akshaya
Korukonda Harika
Peka Vinny Suzan
Pasagadugula Vaishnavi
Shristi Sekhar
Pushpi's 91-run onslaught set the tone early as Godavari Golden Eagles Women chased down Vizag Fire Birds Women with a dominant 156‑2, sparking a thrilling climax under cloudy skies at ACA Stadium, Mangalagiri.
Match Summary
The 2026 Women's Andhra Premier League clash began at 1:30 PM on a humid 30.3 °C afternoon, with a 55 % chance of rain looming. Godavari won the toss and elected to bat first. Opening partnerships were steady, but it was K Pushpi Tha Gowda who exploded, smashing 91 runs off 56 balls, including six fours and three sixes. She anchored the innings, propelling the Eagles to a formidable total of 156‑2 in their full 20 overs.
Vizag Fire Birds Women’s chase started positively, with M Hasini Choudhary contributing a quick 20 off 15. However, disciplined bowling from Palnati Rishika Krishnan (1/23 in 4 overs) and the steady line‑and‑length of Vadde Akshaya (1/33) and Korukonda Harika (1/15) kept the pressure on. The Fire Birds could only muster 129‑7, falling short by 27 runs.
Key Performances
K Pushpi Tha Gowda (Godavari) – 91 runs off 56 balls, strike rate 162.5, 6 fours, 3 sixes. Her innings was the cornerstone of the Eagles’ total, turning a solid platform into a match‑winning total.
Bathula Harshitha (Godavari) – 21 runs off 21 balls, a quick cameo that ensured the run‑rate stayed healthy after Pushpi’s dismissal.
Palnati Rishika Krishnan (Godavari) – 1/23 in 4 overs, economy 5.75, breaking crucial partnerships.
M Hasini Choudhary (Vizag) – 20 runs off 15 balls, giving the Fire Birds a fighting start.
Vadde Akshaya (Vizag) – 1/33 in 4 overs, kept the run‑flow in check during the middle overs.
Korukonda Harika (Vizag) – 1/15 in 4 overs, a superb spell that restricted the Eagles after the 10‑over mark.
Turning Points
The match hinged on three decisive moments. First, Pushpi’s aggressive surge after the 30‑run partnership broke the shackles on the scoreboard, taking the total past 100 in just 12 overs. Second, Krishnan’s breakthrough wicket of Vizag’s top‑order batter in the 13th over shifted momentum, forcing the chase into a chase‑down scenario. Finally, the rain‑threatened interruption in the 18th over saw the Fire Birds lose a crucial over, disrupting their rhythm and contributing to the eventual collapse.
Series Implications
With this victory, Godavari Golden Eagles Women improve to 2‑0 in the league, cementing their position as early favorites for the title. The win not only boosts their net run rate but also sends a strong message about their batting depth, especially after Pushpi’s dominant display.
Vizag Fire Birds Women, now with a 0‑2 record, must regroup quickly. Their bowlers showed promise, but the batting line‑up lacked the firepower to chase a big total. Upcoming matches will be critical for them to salvage a respectable finish in the Women’s Andhra Premier League 2026.
The match also provided fans with a live spectacle of the Godavari Golden Eagles Women T20 score and the Vizag Fire Birds Women cricket today. As the league progresses, the Women's Andhra Premier League 2026 live score updates will keep followers glued to the action, especially with weather conditions that could swing future fixtures.