Stars Secure Victory in National Women’s T20 Tournament

Stars clinched the National Women’s T20 tournament (NWT20) title with a convincing 42-run triumph over Conquerors at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi this Saturday.

Stars’ victory was powered by a solid batting performance led by Sana Urooj, complemented by impressive bowling from Anosha Nasir and Waheeda Akhtar.

After winning the toss and choosing to bat, Stars managed to post a total of 135/5 in their 20 overs.

Stars’ Batting Highlights
  • Sana Urooj spearheaded the innings with a composed 44 off 37 balls, including seven boundaries.
  • Huraina Sajjad contributed a rapid 23 from 12 deliveries.
  • Kaynat Hafeez added a valuable 21 from 35 balls.
  • Captain Sidra Amin scored 18, while Sidra Nawaz contributed 15 runs.
Conquerors’ Bowling Efforts

For Conquerors, Mahnoor Aftab and Nashra Sandhu each claimed two wickets, with Humna Bilal taking one.

In their chase of 136 runs, the Conquerors’ batting lineup faltered, as they were bowled out for just 93 runs in 19.4 overs.

Conquerors’ Batting Performance
  • Dua Majid showed some resistance with 29 runs off 30 balls, including five boundaries.
  • Najiha Alvi scored 21 off 20 balls.
  • Syeda Aroob Shah added 14 runs.
  • Captain Fatima Sana was dismissed for eight runs off five balls, which included two boundaries.

The remaining Conquerors’ batters struggled, with eight failing to reach double digits.

Stars’ Bowling Prowess
  • Anosha Nasir delivered an excellent spell, taking 3/14 in four overs.
  • Waheeda Akhtar supported well with 2/17 in 3.2 overs.

Tuba Hassan, Aleesa Mukhtiar, Neelum Mushtaq, and Fatima Zahra each secured a wicket, sealing the win for Stars.