Did Anushka Sharma Shine As Bundelkhand Bulls Reach The Final?

Gwalior, June 22 (NationPress) The Bundelkhand Bulls Women showcased an exceptional performance, clinching a place in the final of the Madhya Pradesh Women’s League T20 2025 by defeating the Bhopal Wolves Women by 10 wickets in the rescheduled 5-over Match 1 at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

This match was a rescheduled affair, initially abandoned due to rain on June 19, and it determined the second finalist of the tournament. With this victory, the Bundelkhand Bulls joined the Chambal Ghariyals Women, who had already earned their spot in the final by topping the table with consecutive wins. The Bundelkhand Bulls Women finished second in the standings.

Choosing to bowl first, the Bundelkhand Bulls Women capitalized on the pressure of the short format. Skipper Rahila Firdous made a wise decision by opting to chase, as her bowlers executed their plans effectively. The Bhopal Wolves Women were limited to a mere 30/4 in 5 overs, with only Kanishka Thakur providing some resistance, remaining unbeaten on 23 off 14 deliveries while her teammates struggled.

The standout bowler was Anushka Sharma, who continued her brilliant run in the tournament with figures of 2/9, keeping the pressure on from the very first over.

In pursuit of a modest target, the Bundelkhand Bulls Women made the chase look effortless. Openers Aayushi Shukla and Anushka Sharma displayed patience and clarity, steering the team to victory in just 3.5 overs. Aayushi finished unbeaten on 10 off 10, while Anushka, cementing her all-round performance, scored an unbeaten 18 off 13 balls.

Her all-round excellence earned Anushka Sharma the Player of the Match award.

With this triumph, the Bundelkhand Bulls Women are set to clash against the Chambal Ghariyals Women in the final of the Madhya Pradesh Women’s League T20 2025, scheduled for June 24 at 3:30 pm IST.

As the women’s team aims for the title, the Bundelkhand Bulls men’s team is also on the brink of securing a semi-final spot. After a slow start, the men’s side has made a remarkable comeback, driven by the explosive form of Abhishek Pathak, who has delivered match-winning performances, including a 33-ball century.

They are poised to face the Chambal Ghariyals Men in a crucial match later tonight. A win in that encounter will secure their place in the semi-finals. With both the men’s and women’s teams in contention, the Bundelkhand Bulls have a genuine opportunity to make history by qualifying for, and potentially winning, both titles in the 2025 edition.