The Vidarbha men's team's cricketing success — they retained both the Ranji Trophy title as well as the Irani Cup — seems to have rubbed off their women cricketers. Yesterday, though the England women's team beat the Board President's XI (BP XI) by two wickets in a warm-up one-dayer at the Wankhede Stadium, two Vidarbha girls — left-arm pacer Komal Zanzad (3-14) and middle-order batswoman Bharti Fulmali (23 runs) impressed with their ability.

BP XI captain Smriti Mandhana chose to bat but didn't last too long. The opener managed just 19 runs, while her partner, Sabbhineni Meghana was out for one, as the hosts were reduced to 29-2 in six overs. Had it not been for Minnu Mani (28 runs), Fulmali (23 runs) and Harleen Deol (21 runs), the hosts would have been bundled out for a lot less than 154 in 49 overs. For England, pacers Anya Shrubsole and Georgia Elwiss picked up four and two wickets respectively.