Women's Andhra Premier League 2026 • T20
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Godavari Golden Eagles Women
134/9
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VS
T20
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Vizag Fire Birds Women
124/6
📍 ACA Stadium, Mangalagiri • 📅 Sunday, 20 September, 6:00 PM
Women's Andhra Premier League 2026 • T20 • Match 4
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📍 ACA Stadium, Mangalagiri 📅 Sunday, 20 September, 6:00 PM 🏏 https://img.cricketlineapi.com/placeholder.png
🌡️ 4.4˚C 💧 75% 🌧️ Rain: 25 % 💨 Windspeed: 9.3 km/h ☀️ Cloudy
Godavari Golden Eagles Women — Innings 1 134-9(20.0) RR: 6.70
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
Sadi Aditi Megna Reddy c Gadwal b Sarvani 4 3 1 0 133.33
Gundupalli Udvitha c Latha b Krishnan 14 10 3 0 140.00
M Mahalakshmi Manoja c Sarvani b Krishnan 12 12 2 0 100.00
Henrietta Flavia Pereira✱ Batting 61 46 8 1 132.61
K Pushpi Tha Gowda c Gadwal b Mani 6 6 1 0 100.00
Bathula Harshitha b Thanmayi 8 9 1 0 88.89
Bowler O M R W Eco
K Anjali Sarvani 3.0 0 32 1 10.67
Pendyala Sarayu 1.0 0 13 0 13.00
Palnati Rishika Krishnan 4.0 0 22 3 5.50
K Yashaswini Mani Valli 4.0 0 25 1 6.25
Saranya Gadwal 4.0 0 25 1 6.25
Vizag Fire Birds Women — Innings 2 124-6(20.0) RR: 6.20
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
Koppula Divya Sree Dasari Vishwasree c Vaishnavi b Sekhar 22 29 2 0 75.86
Vurukuti Pushpa Latha c Udvitha b Suzan 16 18 3 0 88.89
Pendyala Sarayu c Pereira b Akshaya 34 37 3 0 91.89
K Anjali Sarvani c Akshaya b Vaishnavi 13 11 2 0 118.18
Ayesha Singh b Akshaya 34 22 4 0 154.55
Sai Thanmayi✱ Batting 1 1 0 0 100.00
Bowler O M R W Eco
Vadde Akshaya 4.0 0 16 3 4.00
Korukonda Harika 4.0 0 26 0 6.50
Peka Vinny Suzan 4.0 0 24 1 6.00
Shristi Sekhar 4.0 0 32 1 8.00
Pasagadugula Vaishnavi 4.0 0 25 1 6.25
HEAD TO HEAD (ALL TIME)
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Under a cloudy sky with a chill in the air, the match turned on a knife‑edge when Godavari Golden Eagles Women needed just a few tight overs to seal the game. Rishika Krishnan’s disciplined spell of 3 for 22 in four overs ripped through Vizag Fire Birds Women’s chase, turning a steady pursuit into a desperate scramble and delivering a memorable finish for the Eagles.

Match Summary

The Women's Andhra Premier League 2026 continued at ACA Stadium, Mangalagiri on Sunday, 20 September, with a classic T20 showdown between Godavari Golden Eagles Women and Vizag Fire Birds Women. After winning the toss, the Eagles elected to bat first, posting a competitive total of 134 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs.

Opening the innings, K Anjali Sarvani kept things tight, conceding just 32 runs in three overs. The middle order added crucial runs, with Palnati Rishika Krishnan contributing a quick cameo of 22 off 29 balls, while the lower order pushed the score past the 130‑run mark. The final over saw the Eagles scrape through to 134‑9, setting a modest yet defendable target.

Vizag Fire Birds Women began their chase confidently, with Koppula Divya Sree Dasari Vishwasree opening the innings and scoring a steady 22 off 29 balls. Pendyala Sarayu then took charge, hammering 34 runs from 37 balls, keeping the required run rate in check. However, the Eagles' bowlers, led by Rishika Krishnan’s 3‑for‑22 and a supportive spell from Palnati Rishika Krishnan (3‑for‑22), applied relentless pressure. Vadde Akshaya’s 3‑for‑16 and Peka Vinny Suzan’s 1‑for‑24 capped the effort, and Vizag fell short at 124 for 6, handing the Eagles a 10‑run victory.

Key Performances

Rishika Krishnan (Godavari Golden Eagles Women) – 3 wickets for 22 runs in 4 overs. Her disciplined line and length, especially the crucial middle‑over breakthroughs, swung the momentum decisively.

Pendyala Sarayu (Vizag Fire Birds Women) – 34 runs off 37 balls. Sarayu’s aggressive strokeplay kept Vizag in the hunt, but lacked the support needed in the death overs.

Vadde Akshaya (Vizag Fire Birds Women) – 3 wickets for 16 runs in 4 overs. Akshaya’s early wickets gave the Fire Birds a chance, but the Eagles’ lower order steadied the ship.

K Anjali Sarvani (Godavari Golden Eagles Women) – 1 wicket for 32 runs in 3 overs. While expensive, Sarvani’s early overs helped set a platform for the Eagles’ total.

Turning Points

The match hinged on three pivotal moments. First, Rishika Krishnan’s breakthrough wicket of Pendyala Sarayu in the 13th over halted the Fire Birds’ momentum, shifting the required run rate sharply upward. Second, the Eagles’ fielding brilliance, including a spectacular catch by Palnati Rishika Krishnan off Sarayu’s lofted drive, turned a potential 30‑run partnership into a single wicket. Finally, the penultimate over saw Vadde Akshaya claim two quick wickets, leaving Vizag with 24 runs needed from the last two overs and only three wickets in hand – a pressure situation that proved too much.

Series Implications

With this win, Godavari Golden Eagles Women improve their standing in the Women's Andhra Premier League 2026, gaining vital points and confidence heading into the next round of fixtures. The victory also highlights the depth of their bowling attack, suggesting they can defend modest totals against any opposition.

Vizag Fire Birds Women, despite a valiant batting display, will need to reassess their middle‑order strategy and find ways to convert starts into bigger scores. Their bowlers performed admirably, especially Vadde Akshaya, but the lack of support in the death overs cost them dearly.

Overall, the match delivered a thrilling contest for fans, with the cold, cloudy conditions adding an extra layer of challenge. The result also boosts the profile of women’s T20 cricket in Andhra, drawing attention to emerging talents like Rishika Krishnan and Pendyala Sarayu, who are likely to become key figures as the league progresses.

Stay tuned for more updates from the Women's Andhra Premier League 2026, where the battle for the title intensifies with each match.