KARACHI – A five-wicket haul by Tania Saeed and Ayesha Zafar’s 31-handed Invincibles a two-wicket win over Stars in the second-round match of the National Women’s One-Day Tournament on Sunday.
This was Invincibles’ second successive win in the event.
Batting first, Stars were bowled out for 98 in 30.1 overs with Sidra Amin managing to score 37. Player of the match Tania (5-20) was equally supported by leg-spinner Ghulam Fatima, who took three wickets. Invincibles achieved the target in the 30th over, losing eight wickets in the process.
At the HPC Oval Ground, half-centuries from Dua Majid (56, 98b, 4x4s) and captain Fatima Sana (52, 29b, 6x4s, 4x6s) helped Conquerors post 260 for six in 50 overs after they opted to bat first. For Strikers, Anam Amin and captain Nida Dar snapped two wickets apiece.
In turn, Strikers were bundled out for 120, handing Conquerors a comprehensive 140-run win. Nashra Sundhu grabbed four wickets for the winning team. Fatima Sana was named player of the match.
The third round matches of the competition will be played on Wednesday, 13 November.
