Conquerors, Challengers victorious in Women’s T20

LAHORE: Samiya Afsar delivered an outstanding all-round performance to lead the Conquerors to a 31-run win over Invincibles in the opening match of the U-19 Women’s T20 Tournament at the LCCA Ground here on Monday.

Scores in brief: Conquerors 119-7 in 20 overs (Samiya Afsar 32, Fatima Khan 23 not out, Aqsa Habib 20; Syeda Batool Fatima 4-27). Invincibles 88-7 in 20 overs (Manahil Rafiq 19; Samiya Afsar 2-9. Player of the match – Samiya Afsar (Conquerors).

In the day’s second encounter Challengers edged past Strikers by one wicket in a nail-biting finish. Scores in brief: Strikers 58-7 in 20 overs (Maham Anees 18; Aleesa Mukhtiar 2-6, Hadia Mina 2-13). Challengers 61-9 in 16.4 overs (Malaika Suhani 11, Sana Talib 10 not out; Rozina Akram 3-16, Amina Abid 2-10).Player of the match – Aleesa Mukhtiar (Challengers)