One day trophy elite

One Day Trophy Elite: Maharashtra Women delivered a dominant all-round performance to clinch the BCCI Women’s Under-23 One Day Trophy Elite 2025–26 title, defeating Karnataka by a comprehensive margin of 75 runs in the final held at Ranchi.

After losing the toss and being put in to bat, Maharashtra posted a formidable total of 286/8 in their allotted 50 overs. The innings was brilliantly anchored by Bhavika Ahire, who played a match-winning knock of 109 runs off 100 balls. She was ably supported by Ishwari Sawkar (61) and Ishwari Awasare (36), ensuring a strong foundation for the team.

In reply, Karnataka were bowled out for 211, as Maharashtra’s bowlers delivered a disciplined and clinical performance. Akshaya Jadhav starred with the ball, returning figures of 4/39 in 9 overs, while Isha Pathare (3/43) and Khushi Mulla (2/22) provided crucial breakthroughs to seal a convincing victory.