Stars and Conquerors bagged wins in the first round matches of the National Women’s U19 T20 Tournament in Karachi on Saturday.
At the HPC Oval Ground, Komal Khan’s half-century and Minahil Parvaiz’s three-wicket haul led Stars to a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Strikers.
In the second match of the day, Maheen Irfan led Conquerors to a 15-run win over Challengers at the National Bank Stadium.
Batting first, Strikers managed to score 96 for six in their 20 overs with skipper Zoofishan Ayyaz (25) top-scoring. Stars’ Minahil bagged three wickets for 12 in four overs.
In turn, Stars’ captain and wicketkeeper-batter Komal scored a quick-fire 56 off 30 balls. She hit nine fours and two sixes to help her side achieve the target in 9.5 overs.
At the National Bank Stadium, chasing 110 to win, Challengers got dismissed for 94 in 18.5 overs. Conquerors right-arm leg-spinner Maheen Irfan took five wickets for 6 runs in 2.5 overs.
Earlier, batting first, the Conquerors posted 109 for six in their 20 overs. Opening batter Sabina Noor top-scored for the side with an unbeaten 32.
On Sunday, Stars will take on Challengers at the National Bank Stadium. while Conquerors will face Strikers at the HPC Oval Ground. Both matches will begin at 2.30 pm, with the toss taking place at 2 pm.
Scores in brief:
Stars beat Strikers by eight wickets at HPC Oval Ground
Strikers 96-6, 20 overs (Zoofishan Ayyaz 25, Fizza Faiz 23; Minahil Parvaiz 3-12)
Stars 99-2, 9.5 overs (Komal Khan 56; Narjis Bibi 2-7)
Player of the match – Minahil Pervaiz & Komal Khan (Stars)
Conquerors beat Challengers by 15 runs at the National Bank Stadium
Conquerors 109-6, 20 overs (Sabina Noor 32 not out)
Challengers 94 all out, 18.5 overs (Afsheen Khan 22, Nasreen Ashraf 21; Maheen Irfan 5-6, Ayesha Imran 2-21)
Player of the match – Maheen Irfan (Conquerors)
