Sandhya, Samyuktha Make Tamil Nadu History with 413-Run Stand

B. Sandhya and V. Samyuktha of Coimbatore created history in Tamil Nadu women’s cricket by putting together an unbeaten 413-run partnership for the second wicket during the TNCA Inter-District Women’s Tournament against Tirupattur on June 13, 2026. Their partnership came from just 290 balls, making it a record stand in women’s cricket in Tamil Nadu.

Sandhya produced an exceptional innings, scoring an unbeaten 214 runs from 158 balls. Samyuktha, a left-handed batter, remained unbeaten on 173 from 144 balls, including 20 boundaries. Their dominant partnership helped Coimbatore post a massive total of 434 for 1 in 50 overs.

Tirupattur struggled in reply and finished on 123 for 7 in 50 overs, giving Coimbatore a commanding 308-run victory. The result highlighted the overwhelming batting performance of Sandhya and Samyuktha and made their partnership the standout achievement of the tournament round.

The match was part of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association Inter-District Women’s Tournament, with games being conducted across several districts including Coimbatore, Dindigul, Salem, Kallakurichi and other centres. In the same round, Dindigul defeated Madurai after scoring 239 for 9 and dismissing Madurai for 155.

The 413-run unbeaten stand is a significant milestone for women’s domestic cricket in Tamil Nadu, demonstrating the growing standard of batting and competitive opportunities available to women cricketers at the district level. Sandhya’s double century and Samyuktha’s 173 made the match a memorable chapter in Tamil Nadu women’s cricket history.

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