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Priya Punia Hits 119 For Fifth Century In Six Weeks In Inter Zonal Trophy

Her domestic surge is reviving talk of an India return after more than a year out.

Overview

  • Opening for North Zone, Punia compiled a 250-ball 119 with 13 fours in the Senior Women’s Inter Zonal Multi Day Trophy.
  • North East were dismissed for 102 in the first innings, led by Preeti Bose’s 5-21 for North Zone.
  • North Zone reached 301 before being bowled out, with Niruta Thoudam taking six wickets and ending Punia’s innings.
  • In North East’s second innings, Punia struck with her second ball to remove RV Kalpana; North East were 36/4, trailing by 163.
  • Punia has produced five hundreds in 14 innings since early February 2026, adding four fifties, after limited India opportunities since her 2019 debuts and an India A tour in 2024.