In a thrilling fifth-round match at the UBL Sports Complex, centuries by Iram Javed and Omaima Sohail propelled the Invincibles to a 19-run win over the Challengers. Electing to bat, the Invincibles amassed 286-6 in 50 overs. Iram’s blistering 126 off 97 balls (6 fours, 11 sixes) and Omaima’s steady 110* off 144 balls (13 fours) were the highlights of the innings. Zaib-un-Nisa Niaz was the pick of the Challengers’ bowlers, finishing with 3-38.
Despite valiant efforts by Gull Rukh (71 off 103 balls, 9 fours) and Aliya Riaz (51 off 42 balls, 5 fours, 2 sixes), the Challengers were restricted to 267-9. Noor-ul-Iman’s economical spell of 3-15, along with Omaima (2-61) and Ghulam Fatima (2-66), ensured the Invincibles defended their target successfully.
At the HPC Oval Ground, Sidra Amin’s captain’s knock of 53 off 43 balls (10 fours, 1 six) steered the Stars to a three-wicket victory over the Conquerors. After being put into bat, the Conquerors struggled, managing just 122 runs in 46.5 overs. Najiha Alvi top-scored with 31 off 73 balls, while Tuba Hassan’s 3-22 and Rameen Shamim’s 2-15 dismantled their lineup.
In response, Stars overcame a scare as Mahnoor Aftab’s exceptional 6-28 kept the chase challenging. However, Sidra’s aggressive innings ensured her side crossed the finish line in 33.1 overs with three wickets in hand.
Scores in Brief:
Iram Javed and Omaima Sohail’s Centuries Seal Invincibles’ Victory
Invincibles 286-6, 50 overs (Iram Javed 126, Omaima Sohail 110*; Zaib-un-Nisa Niaz 3-38)
Challengers 267-9, 50 overs (Gull Rukh 71, Aliya Riaz 51; Noor-ul-Iman 3-15, Omaima Sohail 2-61)
Player(s) of the Match: Iram Javed and Omaima Sohail
Sidra Amin Leads Stars to Narrow Victory Over Conquerors
Conquerors 122 all out, 46.5 overs (Najiha Alvi 31, Syeda Aroob Shah 28; Tuba Hassan 3-22, Rameen Shamim 2-15)
Stars 123-7, 33.1 overs (Sidra Amin 53; Mahnoor Aftab 6-28)
Player of the Match: Sidra Amin
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