Strikers, Challengers Win Matches in National Women’s T20 Tournament

FAISALABAD: Strikers defeated Invincibles by five wickets, while Challengers secured a six-run victory over Stars in the ninth and 10th matches of the National Women’s T20 Tournament 2026–27.

In the ninth match, played at Jawad Club Cricket Ground, Strikers chased down a target of 100 in 18 overs, losing five wickets.

Umaima Sohail led the chase with an impressive 54, while Natalia Parvaiz remained unbeaten on 20.

Earlier, Invincibles scored 99 for nine in their 20 overs. Tasmiya Rabab remained unbeaten on 34, while Gul Feroza contributed 25.

For Strikers, Rameen Shamim claimed four wickets for 12 runs, while Tania Saeed took three wickets for 16 runs. Invincibles’ Tasmiya Rabab picked up three wickets for 20 runs, and Syeda Aroob Shah claimed two for 23.

Umaima Sohail and Rameen Shamim were jointly named Players of the Match.

In the 10th match, held at Bohar Nawali Ground, Challengers posted 149 for five in 20 overs. Ayesha Zafar top-scored with 71, while Komal Khan added 31. For Stars, Ayesha Rahman took three wickets for 25 runs.

In reply, Stars managed 143 for six in their allotted 20 overs, falling six runs short of the target. Iram Javed scored 52, while Sadaf Shamas made 50.

Mahnoor Zeb was instrumental in Challengers’ victory, taking three wickets for 20 runs. She was named Player of the Match.