Faisalabad: Momina Riasat’s outstanding bowling and Fatima Sana’s unbeaten half century powered Stars and Strikers to victories in the National Women’s T20 Tournament.
At Jawad Club, left arm spinner Momina took four wickets for just one run in three overs, including two maidens, as Stars defended a modest total of 110.
Invincibles were dismissed for 62 in 14 overs, giving Stars a 48 run victory in the tournament’s seventh fixture. Diana Baig supported Momina with two wickets for 15 runs.
Samiya Afsar scored 18 for Invincibles, while Syeda Aroob Shah and Tayyaba Imdad contributed 16 each.
Earlier, Stars finished on 110 for nine after batting first. Samina Aftab led their scoring with 38, followed by Sadaf Shamas with 28 and Manahil Rafiq with 26.
Anosha Nasir took four wickets for 14 runs for Invincibles, while Tasmia Rubab claimed three for 19. Momina was named player of the match.
In the eighth fixture at Bohranwali Ground, Strikers posted 160 for eight after choosing to bat. Fatima struck an unbeaten 73 from 48 balls, hitting nine fours and three sixes. Huraina Sajjad added 30.
Humna Bilal took three wickets for 19 runs for Conquerors, while Noreen Yaqoob finished with two for 30.
Chasing 161, Conquerors were bowled out for 103 in 19.5 overs. Fast bowler Syeda Masooma Zehra led Strikers’ attack with four wickets for 18 runs, securing a 57 run win.
Noreen scored 25 for Conquerors. Fatima received the player of the match award for her unbeaten innings.
