<p>Reigning National champion Prathima and Namratha together totalled 2098 pins in six games, to beat State-mates Judy Alban and Swapna Mitra by 60 pins in the opening event of the meet, giving Karnataka a perfect start. Tamil Nadu pair of Sabeena Saleem and Sana Saleem finished third with a total of 1894 pins.<br /><br />Prathima, who was crowned the National champion only recently, showed he mettle by bowling an average of 183.66, while her partner averaged 166 held in long oil condition.<br />Results: Women: Doubles: Karnataka (Prathima Hegde, Namratha Karanth) 2098, 1; Karnataka (Judy Alban, Swapna Mitra) 2038, 2; Tamil Nadu (Sabeena Saleem, Sana Saleem) 1894, 3.</p>
<p>Reigning National champion Prathima and Namratha together totalled 2098 pins in six games, to beat State-mates Judy Alban and Swapna Mitra by 60 pins in the opening event of the meet, giving Karnataka a perfect start. Tamil Nadu pair of Sabeena Saleem and Sana Saleem finished third with a total of 1894 pins.<br /><br />Prathima, who was crowned the National champion only recently, showed he mettle by bowling an average of 183.66, while her partner averaged 166 held in long oil condition.<br />Results: Women: Doubles: Karnataka (Prathima Hegde, Namratha Karanth) 2098, 1; Karnataka (Judy Alban, Swapna Mitra) 2038, 2; Tamil Nadu (Sabeena Saleem, Sana Saleem) 1894, 3.</p>
