TANGA Queens garnered the 2024 TCA National Women's Championship title, commanding a 35-run victory over Morogoro Queens at the Leaders Club ground in Dar es Salaam recently.

The Tanzania Cricket Association (TCA) organized showpiece targeted to improve women's cricket standards in the country.

After weeks of hard-fought matches, Tanga Queens emerged as the champions of the TCA National Women's Championship this season whilst boasting an unbeaten streak.

Tanga Queens, boasting several well-drilled batters, took the crease first, bringing their innings to a close with 135/7 in 20 overs.

Notching 136 runs to cruise to victory turned out to be a tall order for Morogoro Queens given the cricketers notched 100/5 in 20 overs.

Morogoro Queens fought hard during their turn with the bat, but Tanga Queens held their nerves to claim victory and lift the trophy.

Swaumu Godfrey (Tanga Queens) ended as the Player of the Tournament, garnering the best batting display consisting of 262 runs in eight outings.

Mwanamvua Hamisi (Tanga Queens) was voted as the tournament's Best Bowler, with the performer having garnered 11 wickets in eight games.

She gave away 85 runs in her bowling exploits, stretching 32 overs, and ended with five maiden overs. 

Teammate Sophia Frank also notched 11 wickets but the cricketer took second spot because her fellow cricketer had best figures.

Shufaa Hamza (Tanga Queens) emerged as the tournament's Best Batter, winding up with 223 runs.

The last-four stage had witnessed Tanga Queens wallop Dar es Salaam Queens by eight wickets to book a place in the showdown's final.

Dar es Salaam Queens batted first, concluding their batting time with 96/5 in 20 overs.

Tanga Queens, chasing a modest target, easily got down to the successful chase having posted 97/2.

The convincing outcome, consequently, saw Tanga Queens keep their unbeaten streak alive as they secured qualification for the final.

Morogoro Queens defeated Arusha Queens by 63 runs in the last-four stage encounter to advance to the final.

The match witnessed Morogoro Queens amass 141/4 in 20 overs when they took the crease first.

Arusha Queens' efforts to mount a fruitful chase hit a snag, as the youthful contenders scored 78/7 in 20 overs.

The national cricket governing body lauded all squads and players for making the tournament a success and continuing to grow women's cricket in Tanzania.

The TCA urged cricket stakeholders to keep on supporting the female cricketers and the sport.