In a day of cricket filled with debutantes and surprises, Norway Women managed to pull off a 35-run win against Estonia Women in the third match of the Nordic Women T20 Cup. After being put into bat by Estonia, Norway found themselves in early trouble, losing wickets at regular intervals. Annemari Vessik wreaked havoc with the ball, taking 5 wickets for just 12 runs in her 4 overs, including a devastating opening spell that left Norway reeling at 14/4 within the first three overs.
However, Norway’s innings was held together by the extras, with a staggering 66 runs coming from wides, no-balls, and byes, contributing significantly to their final score of 109. The highest individual contribution from the batters came from Nayab Razwan, who scored 14 off 16 balls. Despite the early collapse, Norway managed to reach a total that gave them a fighting chance.
In response, Estonia Women struggled to build any momentum in their chase of 110. Norway’s bowlers delivered a disciplined performance, with Paridhi Agrawal leading the charge by taking 3 wickets for 14 runs in her 4 overs. Estonia’s batters found it difficult to handle the pressure, and regular wickets meant they could never keep up with the required run rate. Natalia Zholudz (10 off 23) and Natalia Tykhonravova (9 off 16) were the only batters to offer some resistance, but it was not enough as Estonia ended their innings at 74/9.
Key Moments:
- Annemari Vessik’s remarkable 5-wicket haul was the highlight of Estonia’s bowling performance, but the 66 extra runs conceded by her team proved costly.
- Norway’s bowling attack, led by Paridhi Agrawal (3/14), was relentless, with every bowler chipping in to restrict Estonia.
- Estonia’s chase faltered due to a lack of partnerships and disciplined bowling from Norway, with only two batters reaching double figures.
Player of the Match: Paridhi Agrawal for her crucial 3-wicket haul, which played a key role in defending a modest total.
