Muneeba Ali’s half-century and Amber Kainat’s four-wicket haul helped Invincibles maintain their 100 per cent winning record as they beat Conquerors by 30 runs in the ninth fixture of the National Women’s T20 Tournament 2025-26 at Bagh-e-Jinnah in Lahore on Friday. In the second match of the day, a three-wicket haul by left-arm pacer Tasmia Rubab guided Strikers to a five-run win over Challengers at the Ghani Glass Cricket Ground.
Opting to bat first, Muneeba-led Invincibles posted 165 for five in their 20 overs. Left-handed Pakistan international Muneeba top-scored with a 47-ball 59, which included nine fours. Fellow Pakistan international Iram Javed remained unbeaten on 43 off 23 balls, striking five fours and two sixes.
For Conquerors, Ayesha Zafar was the most successful bowler, taking two wickets for 30 runs in three overs.
In turn, Conquerors were restricted to 135 for eight in their 20 overs. Opening batter Samiya Afsar scored a 48-ball 57, laced with four fours and two sixes, while Hafsa Khalid contributed 38 off 28 balls, hitting six boundaries.
For Invincibles, Amber Kainat returned figures of four for 20 in three overs, while Saima Malik picked up two wickets.
In the second match, Strikers posted 150 for seven in their 20 overs after opting to bat first. Dua Majid top-scored with a 28-ball 38, while Aliya Riaz made 32 off 30 balls. Sadaf Shamas and Umm-e-Hani chipped in with 25 runs each.
For Challengers, captain Diana Baig and left-arm spinner Tania Saeed took two wickets apiece.
In the run chase, Challengers fell five runs short, finishing at 145 for six in their 20 overs. Opening batter Eman Naseer top-scored with 42, while Eyman Fatima followed up her previous century with a 38-run contribution.
Left-arm pacer Tasmia Rubab, who was adjudged player of the match, grabbed three wickets for 26 runs in four overs.
On Sunday, Invincibles will face Challengers at the Ghani Glass Cricket Ground, with the first ball to be bowled at 10am. On the same day, Conquerors will take on Stars at the same venue, with the match scheduled to begin at 2pm.
Scores in brief:
Match 9 – Invincibles beat Conquerors by 30 runs at Bagh-e-Jinnah
Invincibles 165-5, 20 overs (Muneeba Ali 59, Iram Javed 43 not out, Maham Anees 25; Ayesha Zafar 2-30)
Conquerors 135-8, 20 overs (Samiya Afsar 57, Hafsa Khalid 38; Amber Kainat 4-20, Saima Malik 2-16, Mahnoor Zaib 2-22)
Player of the match – Muneeba Ali (Invincibles)
Match 10 – Strikers beat Challengers by five runs at Ghani Glass Cricket Ground
Strikers 150-7, 20 overs (Dua Majid 38, Aliya Riaz 32, Sadaf Shamas 25, Umm-e-Hani 25; Tania Saeed 2-21, Diana Baig 2-24)
Challengers 145-6, 20 overs (Eman Naseer 42, Eyman Fatima 38; Tasmia Rubab 3-26)
Player of the match – Tasmia Rubab (Strikers)
Sunday’s fixtures – Invincibles v Challengers at Ghani Glass Cricket Ground (10am start); Conquerors v Stars at Ghani Glass Cricket Ground (2pm start)
