Invincibles and Stars Set for Title Clash in National Women’s T20 Final

Invincibles and Stars are set to clash in the final of the National Women’s T20 Tournament 2025–26 on Sunday, April 12, at the Ghani Glass Cricket Ground, after strong performances in the final round of group-stage matches.

Invincibles secured their place in the final with a dominant 10-wicket win over Conquerors in the 20th match of the tournament, powered by an unbeaten 151-run opening partnership between Muneeba Ali and Gull Feroza.

At Bagh-e-Jinnah, Conquerors, who needed a win to qualify for the final, posted 150 for seven in 20 overs after opting to bat first.

Yusra Amir led the scoring with an unbeaten 64 off 44 balls, including six fours and one six, while Samiya Afsar contributed 32 off 19 balls with five fours. For Invincibles, Mahnoor Zaib claimed three wickets and Noreen Yaqoob took two.

In reply, Invincibles chased down the target comfortably in 15.1 overs without losing a wicket. Gull Feroza scored an unbeaten 76 off 43 balls, striking 14 fours, while captain Muneeba Ali added 72 not out off 49 balls, including 11 fours. It was Muneeba’s fourth half-century of the tournament.

In the second match of the day, Strikers defeated Challengers by eight wickets at the Ghani Glass Cricket Ground. Challengers were bowled out for 93 in 18 overs after choosing to bat first, with captain Diana Baig top-scoring with 25 off 27 balls, including two fours.

Left-arm spinner Nashra Sundhu starred for Strikers with figures of three for 17 in four overs. Rabia Rani, Tasmia Rubab, and Zaib-un-Nisa supported with two wickets each.

Strikers chased down the target in 9.5 overs. Saira Jabeen scored an unbeaten 36 off 18 balls, including four fours and two sixes, while Sadaf Shamas made 34 off 21 balls with three fours and three sixes. Areesha Ansari remained not out on 22. Syeda Masooma Zehra took two wickets for Challengers.

Following the conclusion of the group stage, Invincibles and Stars finished first and second on the points table, respectively, to qualify for the final. The match will begin at 10 a.m. and will be live-streamed on the PCB’s YouTube channel.

Diana Baig-led Challengers finished at the bottom of the table with one point. The third-place playoff between Conquerors and Strikers will be played at the LCCA Ground on Saturday, April 11, with the first ball scheduled for 10 a.m.

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