A six-wicket haul by Conquerors’ Anosha Nasir – the second-best bowling figures in Pakistan women’s domestic T20 history – went in vain as Strikers defeated Conquerors by 56 runs in the 18th fixture of the National Women’s T20 Tournament 2025-26 on Thursday.
In the second match of the day, Stars handed Invincibles their first defeat of the tournament, winning by 37 runs at the Bagh-e-Jinnah in Lahore.
At Ghani Glass Cricket Ground, Strikers after opting to bat posted 147 for nine in their 20 overs. Aliya Riaz top-scored with 40 off 24 balls, hitting one four and one six.
For Conquerors, left-arm spinner Anosha Nasir returned impressive figures of six for 13 in four overs. Her six-wicket haul is the second-best in Pakistan women’s domestic T20 history, behind Lasers’ Sadia Yousuf, who took six for 10 against Strikers in the Women’s Cricket Triangular T20 Tournament in 2012.
In turn, Conquerors were dismissed for 91 in 16.5 overs. Aleena Shah top-scored with 31 off 38 balls, including two fours.
For Strikers, captain Nashra Sundhu, Rabia Rani and Zaib-un-Nisa picked up two wickets apiece.
At Bagh-e-Jinnah, chasing 151 Invincibles were bowled out for 114 in 17.1 overs. Iram Javed was the top-scorer for the side with 31 off 25 balls, which included five fours. For Stars, Ayesha Bilal grabbed three wickets, while Ayesha Rehman took two.
Earlier, Stars had posted 151 for five in their 20 overs after opting to bat. Huraina Sajjad top-scored with 37 off 28 balls, hitting five boundaries.
For Invincibles, Momina Riasat took two wickets.
Scores in brief:
Match 17 – Stars beat Invincibles by 37 runs at Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore
Stars 151-5, 20 overs (Huraina Sajjad 37, Aisha Naeem 28, Sidra Amin 23; Momina Riasat 2-25)
Invincibles 114 all out, 17.1 overs (Iram Javed 31, Gull Feroza 27; Ayesha Bilal 3-41, Ayesha Rehman 2-11)
Joint-player of the match – Ayesha Bilal and Ayesha Rehman (Stars)
Match 18 – Strikers beat Conquerors by 56 runs at Ghani Glass Cricket Ground, Lahore
Strikers 147-9, 20 overs (Aliya Riaz 40, Sadaf Shamas 32, Saira Jabeen 28; Anosha Nasir 6-13, Ghulam Fatima 2-26)
Conquerors 91 all out, 16.5 overs (Aleena Iqbal 31; Nashra Sundhu 2-6, Rabia Rani 2-19, Zaib-un-Nisa 2-24)
Player of the match – Aliya Riaz (Strikers)
Friday’s fixtures: Challengers v Strikers at Bagh-e-Jinnah; Conquerors v Invincibles at Ghani Glass Cricket Ground, Lahore; Both matches to begin at 10am
