Sushma Verma's 237 Buries Mithali's Mark

Sushma Verma scored 237 off 498 balls. Second-highest score in women's first-class cricket. North Zone took the Inter-Zonal multi-day trophy. First-innings lead sealed it.

Key partnerships held firm. She survived chances. Broke Mithali Raj's record. Fell two short of 242. Prep work paid off. Nets against pace bowlers. Focus stayed sharp. 'Lost it on two balls only,' she said.

Multi-day tests demand patience. 498 balls test endurance. South Zone couldn't break through. Trophy to North Zone. Her average climbs.