Momina, Fatima shine as Stars, Strikers win

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FAISALABAD: Pakistan international and left-arm spinner Momina Riasat took four wickets for one run to help Stars beat Invincibles by 48 runs in the National Women’s T20 Tournament at the Jawad Club here on Wednesday.

In the other match, Fatima Sana struck an unbeaten 73 before Syeda Masooma Zehra claimed four wickets to steer Strikers to a 57-run victory over Conquerors.

Batting first at the Jawad Club, Stars posted 110-9, with Samina Aftab top-scoring with 38. Invincibles’ Anosha Nasir took four wickets.

In reply, Invincibles were bowled out for 62 as pacer Diana Baig claimed two wickets for 15 runs.

Meanwhile, at the Bohranwali Ground, Strikers defeated Conquerors by 57 runs after posting 160-8 in their 20 overs.

Fatima led the Strikers batting effort with an unbeaten 73 off 48 balls, hitting nine fours and three sixes.

Chasing a target of 161, Conquerors were dismissed for 103 in 19.5 overs, with fast bowler Syeda Masooma doing the damage by taking four wickets for 18 runs. For Conquerors, Humna Bilal picked up three wickets, while Noreen Yaqoob claimed two.

Published in Dawn, October 15th, 2026

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