Batting first in a 17-over-per-side contest, the Strikers posted a competitive 118\/5. Skipper Ayushi Soni led from the front with a well-compiled 40 off 31 balls, while Laxmi Yadav anchored the innings with an unbeaten 48 off 34, finishing strongly alongside Archana, who chipped in with a brisk 14* off 8.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For the Riders, Sumiti Soni was the standout bowler with 3\/15 in 3 overs, while Mayuri provided good support with 2\/20 from her full quota.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In reply, the Riders began positively as openers Vanshika Lila (24 off 21) and Aarna Dudeja added 33 runs for the first wicket. Aarna played a valiant knock, carrying her bat with an unbeaten 56 off 51 balls, while skipper Priya Punia kept the chase alive with a fluent 24 off 16.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, the Riders struggled to maintain momentum in the middle overs, losing wickets at crucial intervals, and eventually fell just short at 116\/4 in 17 overs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For the Strikers, Shivani Jangid was the standout performer, returning figures of 2\/19 in 4 overs, while Nazma Khan kept things tight with 1\/11 in 3 overs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, the Riders struggled to maintain momentum in the middle overs, losing wickets at crucial intervals, and eventually fell just short at 116\/4 in 17 overs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
North Delhi Strikers \u2013 118\/5 in 17 overs (Laxmi Yadav 48* off 34, Ayushi Soni 40 off 31; Sumiti Soni 3\/15, Mayuri 2\/20) defeated East Delhi Riders \u2013 116\/4 in 17 overs (Aarna Dudeja 56* off 51, Priya Punia 24 off 16, Vanshika Lila 24 off 21; Shivani Jangid 2\/19, Nazma Khan 1\/11) by 2 runs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n