Watch: Maharashtra’s Kiran Navgire hits 8 sixes en route 24-ball 64 vs Railways-OxBig News Network

Maharashtra batter Kiran Navgire smashed 64 runs off just 25 balls at an extraordinary strike rate of 256 in the quarterfinal of the Senior Women’s One-Day Trophy. Rajkot’s Niranjan Shah Stadium witnessed a masterclass in explosive batting as India Women’s rising star Navgire once again proved why she’s becoming the go-to six-hitter for Indian cricket.

The right-handed batter dismantled Railways’ bowlers with sheer power, including an unforgettable over in which she hit five sixes, leaving the opposition in disbelief. Out of her 64 runs, a staggering 8 were sixes, with only one boundary to her name. Her explosive knock not only showcased her prowess as a big-hitter but also bolstered her position as a key contender for a spot in the Indian Women’s ODI World Cup squad.

Navgire’s ability to dominate spin was on full display as she targeted Railways’ bowlers, particularly Sneh Rana, whom she pummelled for 22 runs off 6 balls. She also struck two sixes off Anusha’s over, adding 14 runs, and against left-arm spinner Preeti Bose, she smashed a six and added 19 runs in just 6 balls.

However, despite Navgire’s incredible knock, Maharashtra was all out for 254 in 48.4 overs, falling short of their 50-over target. Meghna Magre (54) and captain Patil (50) contributed well, but Maharashtra’s batting depth was unable to withstand the pressure as they lost wickets in quick succession.

Known for her remarkable six-hitting ability, Navgire has been a force to reckon with in domestic cricket and has also impressed during her time with the UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League. As she continues to make her mark, she’s becoming an increasingly important name in Indian women’s cricket, and her performances are sure to have the selectors keeping a close eye on her ahead of the next Women’s ODI World Cup.

In the second quarterfinal, Mumbai’s opener Vrushali Bhagat played an outstanding knock, scoring 134 runs off 124 balls against Delhi. While she didn’t hit a single six, her bat was peppered with 21 boundaries. Bhagat’s century helped Mumbai post a formidable total of 321 runs in their 50 overs, setting a challenging target for Delhi in the ongoing Senior Women’s One-Day Trophy.