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Stars, Strikers register wins in women's T20

Rehman takes four wickets as Challengers are bowled out for 70 in Faisalabad


Sports Desk October 19, 2026 Less than a minute read
Photo: PCB

Ayesha Rehman claimed four wickets for eight runs as Stars defeated Challengers by 69 runs in the 13th fixture of the National Women’s T20 Tournament 2026-27 at Jawad Club Cricket Ground on Monday.

In the day’s second match, Strikers chased down a target of 98 to beat Invincibles by six wickets at Bohranwali Ground.

Stars posted 139 for six in their allotted 20 overs, with Tuba Hassan and Sadaf Shamas scoring 34 runs each. Tuba remained unbeaten, hitting two fours and two sixes.

Challengers struggled in reply and were dismissed for 70 in 14.3 overs. Ayesha Zafar top-scored with 35, while Rehman led the Stars attack with figures of four for eight. Momina Riasat claimed two wickets for 20 runs.

Rehman was named player of the match.

Earlier, Invincibles managed 97 for nine after being put under pressure by the Strikers bowlers. Eyman Fatima top-scored with 34 off 31 balls, while Neelam Mushtaq returned figures of two for 10. Rameen Shamim and Fatima Sana also took two wickets apiece.

Strikers reached their target in 15.4 overs, losing four wickets. Natalia Parvaiz led the chase with 24 runs, while Eman Naseer contributed 21.

Neelam was named player of the match for her economical spell.

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