Dhanbad Cricket Association (DCA) on Sunday organised women’s T20 Challenger Trophy at Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Stadium where the first match was played between Dhanbad Blue and Dhanbad Red teams.

In the opening match, Dhanbad Blue defeated Dhanbad Red by 56 runs. Durga Kumari of the blue team scored a century with two sixes and 15 boundaries.

On other hand, Ruma Kumar of Dhanbad Red also displayed her batting skills by hitting 13 boundaries.

Urmila Kumari of Dhanbad Blue was the most successful bowler who picked two wickets in four overs by giving just 16 runs, while Apurva Kumari from the same team also got two wickets in four overs by giving 27 runs.

Batting first, Dhanbad Blue scored 169 in 20 overs by losing two wickets. Priya Kumari of Dhanbad Blue, who scored 23 runs with four boundaries, also showed some good batting skills.

Sunita Murmu of Dhanbad Red took one wicket, while Pushpa Kumari Mahto from the same team lost her wicket in 23 runs. Chasing the target, Dhanbad Red scored 113 runs by losing seven wickets.

As a chief guest, chairman and managing director of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) Gopal Singh inaugurated the tournament and assured that the BCCL will extend all necessary support for the talented players in rural areas.

DCA president Manoj Kumar has informed Singh that Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is in a bad shape and it needs renovation. In reply, Singh has assured Kumar and other DCA officials that the stadium will be renovated as soon as possible.

Speaking to The Telegraph Online, Durga Kumari, daughter of daily wager Lukku Murmu, who was awarded Man of the Match trophy, said: “We are excited as we got an opportunity to play after 10 months.”

Ruma Kumari, daughter of an autorickshaw driver, who scored 72 runs for the Dhanbad Red, said: “It was a great experience. We all have enjoyed the match.”