![Deepti Sharma once again has a remarkable showing with the ball [Image: Getty]](https://www.womenscricinsight.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/372644.webp "Deepti Sharma once again has a remarkable showing with the ball [Image: Getty]")
The Senior Women’s Inter Zonal Multi-Day Trophy 2023-24 witnessed two thrilling semi-final matches, paving the way for an eagerly anticipated final showdown.
In the first semi-final, East Zone secured a convincing victory over North Zone, displaying a dominant performance throughout the match. Meanwhile, the second semi-final saw South Zone qualify for the final based on their first-innings lead as the match concluded in a draw.
The Finals will now see East Zone and South Zone square for top honours in the all-elusive quest to win the title.
Now, let’s delve into the events of Day 3 and unravel all the action in the Senior Women’s Inter Zonal Multi-Day Trophy 2023-24!
Senior Women’s Inter Zonal Multi-Day Trophy 2023-24: Semi Finals – Day 3 Wrap
Semi-Final 1- North Zone vs East Zone
On Day 2, East Zone amassed a competitive total of 282/9, establishing a commanding lead of 270 runs. They declared their innings overnight, setting a challenging target of 271 for North Zone to chase.
However, North Zone struggled with the bat in their second innings. Losing early wickets, including key players like Priya Punia, Pratika, and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, put them in a precarious position. Although Shafali Verma showed promise with a well-made 49, her dismissal added to North Zone’s woes.
![Shafali Verma's knock was good till it lasted [Image: Getty]](https://www.womenscricinsight.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/372896.webp "Senior Women’s Inter Zonal Multi-Day Trophy 2023-24, Semi-Finals: Day 3 Review- Match Recap, Top Run Getters, Top Wicket-Takers 1")
This comprehensive victory propelled East Zone into the finals, showcasing their dominance in the semi-final match.
Semi-Final 2- South Zone versus West Zone
On Day 2, South Zone continued their innings from 58/2 and built on their momentum. M Durga and Tamanna Nigam formed a formidable partnership, adding a massive 132 runs to the scoreboard, with Durga playing a crucial innings of 81.
Further strengthening their position, Minnu Mani and Tamanna Nigam combined for a 51-run partnership in 106 balls. However, their momentum was halted when Shradda Pokharkar claimed the breakthrough, dismissing Tamanna Nigam just one run short of a well-deserved century, on 99.
![Senior Women’s Inter Zonal Multi-Day Trophy 2023-24: Tamanna Nigam struck the ball beautifully in the semi finals as well [Image: Getty]](https://www.womenscricinsight.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tamanna.jpg "Senior Women’s Inter Zonal Multi-Day Trophy 2023-24, Semi-Finals: Day 3 Review- Match Recap, Top Run Getters, Top Wicket-Takers 2")
Despite not winning the match outright, South Zone secured victory by virtue of taking the first innings lead, thus earning their spot in the finals.
Senior Women’s Inter Zonal Multi-Day Trophy 2023-24: Semi Finals- Day 3: Top Run Getters
| Player | Team | Runs |
| Tamanna Nigam | South Zone | 99 |
| M Durga | South Zone | 81 |
| Shafali Verma | North Zone | 49 |
| Arundathi Reddy | South Zone | 26 |
| Sushma B Verma | North Zone | 22 |
Senior Women’s Inter Zonal Multi-Day Trophy 2023-24: Semi Finals- Day 3: Top Wicket Takers
| Player | Team | Wickets |
| Deepti Sharma | East Zone | 6 |
| A B Das | East Zone | 3 |
| S B Pokharkar | West Zone | 2 |
| Bhavana Goplani | West Zone | 1 |
| Devika Vaidya | West Zone | 1 |
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