Vemulapati Setu Sai
Kolathur Subhasri
Vasavi Pavani
Greeshma Saini Reddy
Ellutla Padmaja✱
Harshita Gowda
Ankam Vishnu Priya
S Lakshmi Prasarmi
Tarini Joshi
Bogiya Sai Deepthy
Kandregula Devika
Neeragattu Anusha
Parasa Lakshmi
Katragadda Deeksha
Hema Sai Ramya
K Hamsa
Bareddy Anusha
Avula Sireesha
Kokkiligadda Dhathri
In a rain‑threatened evening at ACA Stadium, Mangalagiri, the most electrifying moment came when Setu Sai unleashed a quickfire 31 off 26 balls, catapulting Rayalaseema Xen Stars Women to a formidable 172‑5 and ultimately sealing a 32‑run triumph over Amaravati E Champions Women.
Match Summary
The Women's Andhra Premier League 2026 showdown began under cloudy skies with humidity hovering at 75% and a 55% chance of rain. Rayalaseema Xen Stars Women won the toss and elected to bat first, a decision that paid off handsomely. Opening partnerships laid a solid foundation, but it was the middle order that truly accelerated the scoring rate. Vemulapati Setu Sai contributed 31 runs off 26 deliveries, while Vasavi Pavani added a quick 29 off 23, pushing the total to a competitive 172‑5 in the allotted 20 overs.
Amaravati E Champions Women, chasing 173, started positively with Neeragattu Anusha’s 26 off 18, but the required run‑rate soon escalated. Katragadda Deeksha’s explosive 42 off 25 was the lone highlight for the chasing side. The wickets kept falling, and despite a valiant effort from the lower order, the innings collapsed at 140‑10 in 19.4 overs, handing Rayalaseema Xen Stars Women a comprehensive victory.
Key Performances
Batting: Setu Sai’s 31 (26) and Vasavi Pavani’s 29 (23) anchored the Xen Stars’ innings, providing the momentum needed for a 172‑5 total. For Amaravati, Katragadda Deeksha shone with a blazing 42 off 25, while Neeragattu Anusha’s 26 off 18 gave the chase a fighting chance.
Bowling: Tarini Joshi was the pick of the Xen Stars bowlers, returning figures of 1/32 in four overs. On the opposite side, Ellutla Padmaja (2/25 in 3.4 overs), Bareddy Anusha (2/19 in 4 overs) and the surprising emergence of Vasavi Pavani (4/23 in 4 overs) kept the pressure on, ensuring the chase never got off the ground.
Turning Points
The match swung decisively after the 10th over when Setu Sai accelerated the scoring rate, taking the total past the 100‑run mark with a healthy run‑rate of 7.5. This surge forced Amaravati to chase at a steep pace, leading to early wickets. Another pivotal moment arrived when Vasavi Pavani, the Xen Stars’ all‑rounder, claimed four wickets for 23 runs, dismantling the middle order of Amaravati and halting any momentum they tried to build.
Amaravati’s brief resurgence, sparked by Deeksha’s 42, was ultimately quelled by disciplined death overs from the Xen Stars, especially the tight spell from Tarini Joshi, who kept the run‑rate in check during the final overs.
Series Implications
This win marks Rayalaseema Xen Stars Women’s first victory in the Women's Andhra Premier League 2026, improving their standing in the points table and breaking Amaravati E Champions Women’s early dominance (they previously held a 1‑0 head‑to‑head advantage). The result also boosts the confidence of the Xen Stars’ batting line‑up, especially the younger talents like Setu Sai and Vasavi Pavani, who now have momentum heading into the next fixtures.
For Amaravati E Champions Women, the loss highlights the need to tighten their middle‑order batting under pressure and to develop more variety in their bowling attack. The performance of Deeksha will remain a silver lining, but the team must address the inability to chase down totals above 150 in the T20 format.
Looking ahead, the next round of matches promises tighter contests as teams adjust strategies based on the evolving pitch conditions and the looming rain forecast. Fans can anticipate more high‑octane action in the Women's Andhra Premier League 2026, with the Rayalaseema Xen Stars Women now firmly in the mix for the title race.
Stay tuned for live updates on the Rayalaseema Xen Stars Women T20 score and the latest Amaravati E Champions Women cricket today as the league progresses.