CHENNAI: Skipper G Kamalini smashed an unbeaten hundred as Tamil Nadu entered the Women’s Under-15 One Day Trophy (35-over tournament) quarter-finals with a 76-run victory over Maharashtra in the Round-of-16 in Jaipur on Friday. Choosing to bat first, Tamil Nadu posted a healthy score of 200 for three, thanks to the match-winning 122-run second-wicket alliance between opener Kamalini (106 not out off 99 balls, 17 fours) and No.3 BM Shrinidhi (50 off 68 balls, 5 fours). In the second essay, Tamil Nadu bowled Maharashtra out for 124, riding on a disciplined performance which was led by leg-spinner S Kanashri (3/29). Tamil Nadu, currently on a high, will face Punjab for a place in the semi-finals.

BRIEF SCORES: Tamil Nadu 200/3 in 35 overs (G Kamalini 106*, BM Shrinidhi 50) bt Maharashtra 124 in 30.3 overs (Mayuri Thorat 52, S Kanashri 3/29, K Anna Priscamary 2/8, A Madhumitha 2/14)

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