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Stars and Strikers produced impressive performances to secure victories in the National Women’s T20 Tournament, with Stars defeating Challengers by 69 runs on the strength of Ayesha Rehman’s four-wicket haul while Strikers chased down a 98-run target to beat Invincibles by six wickets.
In the first match, Stars, batting first, posted 139 runs for the loss of six wickets. Tuba Hassan and Sadaf Shamas led the batting effort with identical contributions of 34 runs each, helping their side set a competitive target for Challengers.
Ayesha Rehman then spearheaded Stars’ bowling attack with an outstanding four-wicket performance, dismantling the Challengers’ batting line-up. Challengers were bowled out for just 70 runs in 14.3 overs, handing Stars a comprehensive 69-run victory and their second win in the tournament.
In the second match, Strikers displayed a composed batting performance to overcome Invincibles by six wickets. Chasing a target of 98 runs, Strikers reached 99 for four in 15.4 overs to seal the victory comfortably. Neelam Mushtaq, Rameen Shamim and Fatima Sana shared the bowling honors for Strikers, claiming two wickets apiece to restrict Invincibles to a modest total.
For Invincibles, Ayman Fatima top-scored with 34 runs while Aman Fatima contributed 12 runs. However, their efforts proved insufficient to prevent Strikers from achieving the target and securing a convincing win.
The victories strengthened the positions of Stars and Strikers in the tournament, highlighting the importance of disciplined bowling and timely contributions with the bat in the competition.