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ISWK Women win Oman Cricket’s Women’s League title

3 Mar 2025

Muscat – ISWK Women defeated ISC MKW (Indian Social Club – Mangalorean Konkani Wing) in the final to win the Oman Cricket’s (OC) Women’s League.

ISWK Women scored 146 for 2 in their 20 overs with Jayadhanya Gunasekar making 69 off 63 balls and Disha Kumar scoring a run-a-ball 43. 

ISC MKW managed to close in but couldn’t finish well as Suhaani Dadhwal, who scored 62 off 52 balls but got out in the 16th over. ISC MKW’s innings  ended on 136, falling short by 10 runs.

The season witnessed remarkable participation, competitive spirit, and showcased the immense talent of women cricketers across the nation with eight teams – ISC MKW, ISWK Women’s, Muscat Women’s, OCA Women’s, Pakistan Women’s, Womens Cricket Sohar, SLSM Women, and Team Ghubra – divided into two groups, competing for the title. 

ISWK Women, Pakistan Women, ISC MKW, and Women’s Cricket Sohar reached the semifinals with ISWK Women and ISC MKW making the title clash.

Oman Cricket’s Board Advisor Varun Khimji, and Chief Development Officer Duleep Mendis distributed the prizes. 

Jayadhanya Gunasekar was adjudged Best Batter, Disha Kumar was adjudged Best Bowler and Priyanka Mendonca was adjudged the Player of the Tournament.

The success of this season aligns with OC’s #Cricket4Her initiative, launched in October 2023, aimed at fostering women’s cricket through coaching, competition, commitment, and community engagement. The initiative has been instrumental in increasing participation and elevating the standard of women’s cricket in Oman.

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