Arushi Goel's Half-Century Powers Railways to Second Consecutive Victory

Railways Secure Dominant Win Over Kerala

The Cliff News | Lucknow | October 27, 2026 In a Senior Women's T20 Trophy Elite competition match held at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, the Railway women's cricket team registered their second consecutive victory by convincingly defeating Kerala by 8 wickets.

Goel's Stellar Knock Seals Victory

The architect of Railways' triumph in this thrilling encounter was Arushi Goel, who played a brilliant unbeaten innings of 61 runs from 51 balls, studded with 7 boundaries and a six. Kerala, after winning the toss and electing to bat first, were bowled out for 110 in 20 overs.

Disciplined Bowling Restricts Kerala

While Vasu Dishya (42) and Achu Akshaya (35) offered some resistance for Kerala, they were unable to build a significant total against Railways' disciplined bowling. The Railways bowlers tightened the screws, particularly in the middle and death overs, preventing Kerala from posting a large score.

Key Bowling Performances

Veteran spinner Ekta Bisht was exceptional, claiming 4 crucial wickets for just 13 runs in her 4 overs. Tanuja Kanwar also contributed significantly with 3 wickets for 20 runs in her 4 overs, while Poonam Soni chipped in with 1 wicket for 17 runs. These impactful performances by the bowlers limited Kerala's innings to 110.

Goel and Choudhary Guide the Chase

Chasing a target of 111, Railways began their innings with confidence. Opener Arushi Goel held one end firmly, displaying an excellent blend of patience and aggression, leaving the Kerala bowlers with no answers. She steered the team towards the victory line with her unbeaten 61 off 51 deliveries. Riya Choudhary provided crucial support with a valuable 36 runs from 41 balls, including 4 boundaries. Thanks to their partnership, Railways achieved the target, scoring 111 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in 18.4 overs.

Kerala's Bowling Efforts

For Kerala, Asha Sobhana and Nighat Nazneen managed to pick up 1 wicket each.

Railways Assert Strong Claim in Tournament

This victory has significantly boosted the morale of the Railway women's team, solidifying their strong contention in the tournament. The team's performance in both batting and bowling departments has been commendable, playing a vital role in this win.