LAHORE: Muneeba Ali’s third consecutive half-century helped Invincibles beat Strikers by six wickets in the 13th fixture of the National Women’s T20 Tournament 2025-26.
The 14th fixture saw Stars, courtesy an unbeaten half-century by Sidra Amin beat Challengers by six wickets at the same venue on Monday. In the morning match, Strikers after opting to bat first scored 161 for seven in 20 overs. Aliya Riaz top-scored with a 28-ball 47, which included six fours and one six. Opening batters Sadaf Shamas (33, 26b, 3x4s, 2x6s) and Dua Majid (30, 21b, 6x4s) were the other contributors with the bat.
For Invincibles, left-arm orthodox spinner Momina Riasat took three wickets, while Saima Malik bagged two wickets for 18 runs. In turn, left-handed batter Muneeba, who had struck two half-centuries previously went on to score another, scoring 90 off 55 balls, which included 16 boundaries. She stitched a 60-run opening partnership with Gull Feroza (23, 19b, 3x4s) and added 94 runs for the third wicket with Iram Javed (34 not out, 29b, 2x4s, 1x6).
Invincibles achieved the target with nine balls to spare. For Strikers, Rabia Rani and Tasmia Rubab grabbed two wickets apiece.
In the afternoon match, Stars chased a 157-run target, losing four wickets with three overs to spare. During the run chase, Stars were reduced to 17 for three before Sidra Amin was joined by Huraina Sajjad (23, 22b, 1x4, 1x6) with the pair adding 77 runs for the fourth wicket.
Sidra then partnered with captain Tuba Hassan to stitch an unbeaten 63-run stand for the fifth wicket, guiding their side to their third win in the tournament. Sidra remained unbeaten on 75 off 49 balls, hitting nine fours and one six, while Tuba scored an unbeaten 35 off 19 balls, including three fours and two sixes.
Earlier, after opting to bat first, Challengers were bundled out for 156 in 20 overs. Natalia Pervaiz top-scored with a 37-ball 58, smashing eight fours and one six. Eyman Fatima contributed 35 off 25 balls, hitting six fours and one six.
For Stars, Ayesha Rehman was the most successful bowler with three wickets for 10 runs, while Tuba Hassan and another bowler picked up two wickOn Wednesday, Conquerors will take on Challengers at Bagh-e-Jinnah, while Stars will face Strikers at the Ghani Glass Cricket Ground. The first ball of both matches will be bowled at 10am.
Scores in brief:
Match 13 – Invincibles beat Strikers by six wickets at Ghani Glass Cricket Ground, Lahore
Strikers 161-7, 20 overs (Aliya Riaz 47, Sadaf Shamas 33, Dua Majid 30; Momina Riasat 3-20, Saima Malik 2-18)
Invincibles 162-4, 18.3 overs (Muneeba Ali 90, Iram Javed 34 not out; Tasmia Rubab 2-26, Rabia Rani 2-31)
Player of the match – Muneeba Ali (Invincibles)
Match 14 – Stars beat Challengers by six wickets at Ghani Glass Cricket Ground, Lahore
Challengers 156 all out, 20 overs (Natalia Pervaiz 58, Eyman Fatima 35; Ayesha Rehman 3-10, Tuba Hassan 2-25, Ayesha Bilal 2-28)
Stars 157-4, 17 overs (Sidra Amin 75 not out, Tuba Hassan 35 not out; Syeda Masooma Zehra Fatima 2-10)
Player of the match – Sidra Amin (Stars)
Wednesday fixtures: Conquerors v Challengers, Bagh-e-Jinnah; Stars v Strikers, Ghani Glass Cricket Ground; Both matches to begin at 10am
