Kandivali (Maharashtra): Kerala went down to Rajasthan by 14 runs in their opening match of the Senior Women's T20 Trophy here on Tuesday.
Rajasthan made 130/5 in 20 overs after Kerala put them in to bat. Captain Jasia Akhter top-scored with 53, while Priyanka Sharma made a run-a-ball 38. Jasia's 48-ball knock contained five fours and a six.
Despite an 81-run stand by Akshaya A (47) and Shani T (34) for the opening wicket, Kerala lost their way. They ended up with 116/8.
Sonal Kalal picked up 3/29, while Kaushalya Choudhary claimed 2/14.
Kerala next play Chhattisgarh on Friday.
Brief scores: Rajasthan 130/5 in 20 overs (Jasia Akhter 53, Priyanka Sharma 38) bt Kerala 116/8 (Akshaya A 47, Shani T 34; Sonal Kalal 3/29, Kaushalya Choudhary 2/14).
Points: Rajasthan 4; Kerala 0.
