Fri Feb 21 16:31:25 UTC 2025: ## Mixed Results for Cricket Teams: Kerala Wins on First Innings, While Other Matches End in Draws
**MUMBAI, INDIA** – A day of contrasting fortunes in cricket saw Kerala secure a victory on the first innings, while other matches ended in draws despite nail-biting finishes.
In one match, the USA faced a challenging chase of 90 runs in just 66 balls, falling short of victory in a drawn match. Meanwhile, Western Australia enjoyed a more decisive win, triumphing by an innings and 12 runs. In a women’s match, MI Women required 94 runs from 79 balls but ultimately the match concluded as a draw.
Both teams in the closely fought drawn matches remained unchanged from their previous winning games, suggesting strong squad continuity and form. The toss for one of the women’s matches was conducted by Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur.
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