Gundupalli Udvitha
Bathula Harshitha
K Pushpi Tha Gowda
Henrietta Flavia Pereira
Peka Vinny Suzan
M Mahalakshmi Manoja
Ellutla Padmaja
Avula Sireesha
Vemulapati Setu Sai
Bareddy Anusha
Vasavi Pavani
Kolathur Subhasri
Greeshma Saini Reddy
Harshita Gowda
Vadde Akshaya
Korukonda Harika
Pasagadugula Vaishnavi
Shristi Sekhar
Setu Sai's unbeaten 39 in the final overs turned a modest chase into a heart‑stopping finish, as Rayalaseema Xen Stars Women edged Godavari Golden Eagles Women by just two runs at the ACA Stadium, Mangalagiri, on a clear evening of September 27, 2026.
Match Summary
Winning the toss, Godavari Golden Eagles Women elected to bat first under a pleasant 27.1 °C temperature with 84 % humidity. Their innings sputtered to a total of 96‑9 in 20 overs, thanks to disciplined bowling from Avula Sireesha (4/19) and Ellutla Padmaja (2/18). The Eagles struggled to build partnerships after the early loss of openers, and a late surge by Kolathur Subhasri (30 off 35) fell short of the required run rate.
Rayalaseema Xen Stars Women began their chase confidently, with Vemulapati Setu Sai anchoring the innings. A steady partnership with Kolathur Subhasri (30 off 35) set the platform, and a quick cameo from the lower order saw the Stars finish on 98‑4 in 17.1 overs, sealing a two‑run victory.
Key Performances
Vemulapati Setu Sai (Rayalaseema Xen Stars Women) – 39 runs off 40 balls, 5 fours, 1 six. Her calm approach under pressure, especially the 12‑run over in the 16th, kept the required run rate manageable.
Kolathur Subhasri (Rayalaseema Xen Stars Women) – 30 runs off 35 balls, 3 fours. She provided the early momentum with a quick start, rotating the strike and finding gaps.
Avula Sireesha (Godavari Golden Eagles Women) – 4 wickets for 19 runs in 4 overs. Her disciplined line forced the Stars into a chase, picking up crucial wickets of Sai and Subhasri.
Ellutla Padmaja (Godavari Golden Eagles Women) – 2 wickets for 18 runs in 4 overs, containing the run flow during the middle overs.
Turning Points
The first turning point arrived at the end of the Eagles' innings when they lost their 7th wicket at 73/7, leaving them with a steep required run rate. Sireesha’s penultimate over (1/4) further tightened the pressure.
For the Stars, the decisive moment came in the 16th over of the chase. With the score at 68/2, Setu Sai and Subhasri needed 30 runs from 24 balls. Sai’s 12‑run over, featuring two boundaries and a single, shifted the momentum. The final over, bowled by Korukonda Harika (1/14), saw Sai hit a boundary and a single, clinching the win with two balls to spare.
Series Implications
This victory gives Rayalaseema Xen Stars Women their first win in the Women's Andhra Premier League 2026, breaking a 0‑1 head‑to‑head record against the Eagles. The win not only boosts their net run rate but also places them firmly in contention for a semifinal spot, depending on upcoming fixtures.
Godavari Golden Eagles Women, now with a loss, must regroup quickly. Their batting collapse highlighted a reliance on middle‑order contributions, and they will need to tighten their top order if they hope to stay in the tournament. The performance of Padmaja and Sireesha, however, shows that the bowling unit remains a strength to build around.
Overall, the match delivered a classic T20 thriller, with the clear weather and low humidity ensuring a fast‑pitch that rewarded both aggressive batting and disciplined bowling. Fans searching for the Godavari Golden Eagles Women vs Rayalaseema Xen Stars Women T20 encounter will find a detailed account of a game that lived up to the excitement promised by the Women's Andhra Premier League 2026.