In the fifth round of the National Women’s T20 Tournament, Multan emerged victorious against Rawalpindi in a dominant display of cricket. Opting to field first after winning the toss, Multan’s decision paid off handsomely as they restricted Rawalpindi to a total of 110 runs all out in 19.4 overs. The standout performer for Multan was Noor-ul-Iman, who showcased her bowling prowess by claiming four crucial wickets.
Rawalpindi’s innings got off to a shaky start with two early run-outs in the fourth over, putting them on the backfoot. Despite a valiant effort from some of their batters, particularly Aima Saleem and Humna Bilal, who contributed 27 and 26 runs respectively, Rawalpindi struggled to build significant partnerships. Noor-ul-Iman proved to be the main architect of Rawalpindi’s downfall, dismissing key batters including the captain Aliya Riaz and Arijah Haseeb in quick succession.
In response, Multan’s batting lineup showed composure and determination as they chased down the target with seven wickets in hand and three balls to spare. Gull Feroza led the charge with an unbeaten half-century, well supported by Gull Rukh’s steady contribution of 28 runs. The partnership between Gull Feroza and Gull Rukh provided the stability Multan needed after the early dismissal of Samina Aftab.
Noor-ul-Iman’s exceptional bowling performance, coupled with Gull Feroza’s composed batting display, earned them joint honors as the players of the match. Their contributions were instrumental in Multan’s comprehensive victory over Rawalpindi.
With this win, Multan strengthens its position in the tournament and looks ahead to the next round of matches with confidence. The National Women’s T20 Tournament continues to showcase the talent and competitiveness of women’s cricket in Pakistan, with each match offering thrilling encounters and standout performances.
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