Ludhiana, Aug. 9 -- On Friday, the Ludhiana women's senior team emerged victorious in the Punjab State Inter-District Women's Senior One Day Limited Overs Tournament 2025-2026 by defeating Jalandhar by 20 runs in a thrilling final held at the PCA Ground in New Chandigarh.

After winning the toss, Ludhiana opted to bat first and put up a competitive total of 189 runs in the allotted 50 overs. Manya Sharma played a crucial role in anchoring the innings, scoring a gritty 56 off 98 balls, while Akanksha Saini added strength with a solid 44 off 57 deliveries. Their efforts helped the team build a defendable total against a determined Jalandhar side.

In response, Jalandhar fought hard but could only manage 169 runs before being bowled out, han...