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Scoring mistake eliminates Jharkhand Women’s U‑19 side in T20 pre‑quarter‑final
✍️ Cricinfo
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 12:32 AM
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A scoring error identified after the pre‑quarter‑final match led to the Jharkhand women's Under‑19 team’s defeat in the T20 championship.
The Jharkhand women's Under‑19 cricket team was knocked out of the T20 championship during the pre‑quarter‑final stage after a scoring discrepancy was discovered post‑match. The error altered the official total, turning what appeared to be a narrow win into a loss for the side.
Tournament officials reviewed the scorecard and confirmed that the miscalculation affected the final result, prompting an immediate amendment to the scoreboard. As a consequence, Jharkhand’s progression in the tournament was halted, and the opposing team advanced to the next round.
The incident highlights the importance of accurate record‑keeping in youth cricket tournaments and may lead to stricter verification procedures in future matches.
Tournament officials reviewed the scorecard and confirmed that the miscalculation affected the final result, prompting an immediate amendment to the scoreboard. As a consequence, Jharkhand’s progression in the tournament was halted, and the opposing team advanced to the next round.
The incident highlights the importance of accurate record‑keeping in youth cricket tournaments and may lead to stricter verification procedures in future matches.