Guwahati Celebrates East Zone Selections for 2025–26 Season
Four women cricketers from Assam have earned national-level recognition after being shortlisted from the East Zone for the Senior Women’s Inter Zonal One Day Trophy for the 2025–26 season.
Amontika Munda, Jintimoni Kalita, and Gayatri Gurung have been selected in the East Zone squad, while Rima Pegu has been named as a standby player. The tournament is scheduled to be held in Bangalore from March 5 to March 15, 2026.
Four Assam women cricketers, Amontika Munda, Jintimoni Kalita, Gayatri Gurung, and standby Rima Pegu, have been shortlisted from the East Zone for the Senior Women’s Inter Zonal One Day Trophy 2025–26. The tournament will take place in Bangalore from March 5 to 15, 2026.
A Proud Moment for Guwahati’s Cricketing Ecosystem
The selections have been welcomed by the Assam Cricket Association (ACA), headquartered in Guwahati. The ACA described the achievement as a proud moment for the state, highlighting the consistent hard work and dedication of Assam’s women cricketers.
For Guwahati, which serves as the administrative and training hub for state cricket activities, such selections underline the city’s growing role in nurturing women’s cricket talent.
About the Senior Women’s Inter Zonal One Day Trophy
The Senior Women’s Inter Zonal One Day Trophy is a national-level competition featuring top performers from different zones across India.
Key details:
- Tournament Dates: March 5–15, 2026
- Venue: Bangalore
- Format: One-day matches
- Participants: Selected players from East, West, North, South, and Central Zones
The tournament is considered a major platform for players aiming for higher national representation.
Rising Profile of Assam Women’s Cricket
Assam’s women’s cricket has seen steady growth in recent years, with improved training facilities, structured competitions, and stronger representation at zonal and national levels.
Guwahati, home to the ACA and major cricket infrastructure, including Barsapara Stadium, continues to serve as the backbone of cricket development in the state.
Selections to the East Zone squad reflect both individual performance and systemic progress in women’s cricket.
What Happens Next?
The selected players will join the East Zone camp ahead of the tournament in Bangalore.
Performance in the Inter Zonal Trophy often plays a role in future selections for national camps and domestic competitions.
The ACA has extended its best wishes to the players for a successful campaign.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Senior Women’s Inter Zonal One Day Trophy 2026 be held?
The tournament will take place from March 5 to March 15, 2026, in Bangalore.
Which Assam players were selected?
Amontika Munda, Jintimoni Kalita, and Gayatri Gurung were selected in the East Zone squad, while Rima Pegu was named as a standby player.