Supernovas beat Velocity by 4 runs to win Women's T20 Challenge

Pune, May 28: Supernovas won the Women's T20 Challenge 2022 with a four-run victory over Velocity in the title clash here on Saturday.

This was the Supernovas' third title triumph in the tournament. Sent into bat, Supernovas posted a competitive 165 for seven in the allotted 20 overs. Deandra Dottin top-scored with a sparkling 62 off 44 balls, while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur blazed away to a 29-ball 43.

Among the Velocity bowlers, captain Deepti Sharma finished with fine figures of 2/20, while Kate Cross and Simran Bahadur too accounted for two wickets apiece.

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In reply, Velocity finished at 161 for eight, with Laura Wolvaardt remaining not out on 65 off 40 balls. Alana King was the most successful bowler for Supernovas, picking up 3/32 in four overs.

Brief scores:

Supernovas: 165/7 in 20 overs (Deandra Dottin 62, Harmanpreet Kaur 43; Deepti Sharma 2/20).

Velocity: 161/8 in 20 overs (Laura Wolvaardt 65 not out; Alana King 3/32, Deandra Dottin 2/28, Sophie Ecclestone 2/28).