Lahore thump Multan on the opening day of National Women’s T20 Tournament

On the inaugural day of the National Women’s T20 Tournament 2023-24 at Ayub Park Ground, Lahore asserted its dominance over Multan, orchestrating a resounding 10-wicket triumph that echoed with the sound of cricketing prowess.

Multan's strategic decision to wield the willow first proved to be a fateful misstep as they succumbed to a paltry total of 69 runs in a mere 19.1 overs.

The opening duo of Gull Feroza and Aleena Masood made an ephemeral appearance, departing hastily and precipitating a precipitous fall to six for two within the blink of 1.2 overs.

Gull Rukh, the third batter in the lineup, could only muster a modest 14 runs from 22 deliveries, adorned with three boundaries, before bowing to the left-arm wizardry of Nashra Sandhu.

Umm-e-Hani, the captain of Multan, emerged as the beacon of resistance, crafting a gritty innings that contributed 20 runs from 29 deliveries, featuring two well-timed fours. Saiqa Riaz added a defiant 14 not out from 21 balls, with a lone boundary to her name.

The bowling maestro of Lahore, Ghulam Fatima, etched her name in the annals of success, claiming three crucial wickets at the cost of a mere 13 runs.

Nashra Sandhu, the left-arm sorceress, weaved an enchanting spell, accounting for two wickets while conceding only one run in a spellbinding 3.1 overs. Noreen Yaqoob, Fatima Khan, and Areesha Noor also etched their presence with a wicket each.

In retaliation, Lahore elegantly chased down the target in a mere 8.4 overs, with all ten wickets standing like sentinels guarding an impregnable fortress. Sadaf Shams emerged as the maestro of this symphony, orchestrating an unbeaten score of 35 runs from 30 balls, a composition adorned with seven harmonious fours.

She found a willing accomplice in Sidra Amin, whose bat danced to the tune of 31 runs off 22 deliveries, embellished with five boundaries and a crescendo in the form of a maximum.

In a parallel narrative, Quetta etched a dramatic chapter by securing a six-wicket victory over Karachi in the National Women’s T20 Tournament 2023-24, a pulsating spectacle at the hallowed Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium.

Karachi, invited to set the stage with the bat, posted a formidable 119-6 in their allotted 20 overs. Anam Amin struck a resounding note early on, dismissing Muneeba Ali for a second-ball duck. Right-arm virtuoso Khairun Nisa then composed a double-wicket maiden over, casting Karachi into the abyss at nine for four within the first four overs.

Javeria Khan, the resilient songstress of Karachi, orchestrated two vital partnerships, a 31-run serenade with captain Rameen Shamim and an unbeaten 60-run duet with Maham Tariq.

Javeria's unbeaten half-century, a sonnet scored with 74 runs from 57 balls, resonated with the melody of 11 boundaries, guiding Karachi to a harmonious total.

In the pursuit of this cricketing symphony, Rameen conducted an operatic run-out of opening batter Dua Majid in the second over.

Khadija Chishti, the subsequent contributor, added 8 runs from 15 balls before being ensnared by Rameen in the eighth over, concluding a 35-run collaboration with Fareeha Mahmood.

Fareeha's ballad unfolded with a half-century, scoring 63 runs from 61 balls, adorned with a perfect cadence of 10 boundaries, before succumbing to Maham.

Jannat Rashid's cameo of 10 runs off 24 balls, featuring one boundary, was silenced by Maham Manzoor as the symphony reached a crescendo for Quetta. Tuba Hassan, the fifth instrumentalist, played a symphonic masterpiece, hitting a four and a six in the final over to lead Quetta to a triumphant finale.

Meanwhile, Rawalpindi scripted a comfortable seven-wicket saga against Peshawar at the Diamond Club Ground, a cricketing theater on the opening day of the National Women’s T20 Tournament.

Batting first, Peshawar's narrative unfolded tragically as they were bowled out for a meager 51 runs in 12 overs, a dramatic tale scripted by Rawalpindi's dominant bowling ensemble.

Raahima Syed (13 runs off 16 balls, with two boundaries) and captain Aleena Shah (13 runs off 17 balls, with three boundaries) emerged as the protagonists in this cricketing drama for Peshawar.

Rawalpindi's Tania Saeed, the enigmatic bowler, wielded her magical wand to claim three wickets for a mere four runs. The supporting cast of Waheeda Akhtar and Aliya Riaz chipped in with two wickets each. Fatima Shah and Aima Saleem added one wicket each to their theatrical repertoire.

In the pursuit of this cricketing epic, Rawalpindi elegantly achieved the target in 6.2 overs, losing three wickets in the process. Captain Aliya, the protagonist of this cricketing saga, played a commanding role, contributing 23 runs off 13 balls, featuring four boundaries and a decisive six.

Natalia Parvaiz (10 not out off 9 balls, with one boundary) added a harmonious touch as Rawalpindi gracefully crossed the finish line.

Momina Riyasat and Tehzeeb Shah played the role of protagonists for Peshawar, each securing a solitary wicket in this cricketing tale.

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On the inaugural day of the National Women’s T20 Tournament 2023-24 at Ayub Park Ground, Lahore asserted its dominance over Multan, orchestrating a resounding 10-wicket triumph that echoed with the sound of cricketing prowess.

Multan's strategic decision to wield the willow first proved to be a fateful misstep as they succumbed to a paltry total of 69 runs in a mere 19.1 overs.

The opening duo of Gull Feroza and Aleena Masood made an ephemeral appearance, departing hastily and precipitating a precipitous fall to six for two within the blink of 1.2 overs.

Gull Rukh, the third batter in the lineup, could only muster a modest 14 runs from 22 deliveries, adorned with three boundaries, before bowing to the left-arm wizardry of Nashra Sandhu.

Umm-e-Hani, the captain of Multan, emerged as the beacon of resistance, crafting a gritty innings that contributed 20 runs from 29 deliveries, featuring two well-timed fours. Saiqa Riaz added a defiant 14 not out from 21 balls, with a lone boundary to her name.

The bowling maestro of Lahore, Ghulam Fatima, etched her name in the annals of success, claiming three crucial wickets at the cost of a mere 13 runs.

Nashra Sandhu, the left-arm sorceress, weaved an enchanting spell, accounting for two wickets while conceding only one run in a spellbinding 3.1 overs. Noreen Yaqoob, Fatima Khan, and Areesha Noor also etched their presence with a wicket each.

In retaliation, Lahore elegantly chased down the target in a mere 8.4 overs, with all ten wickets standing like sentinels guarding an impregnable fortress. Sadaf Shams emerged as the maestro of this symphony, orchestrating an unbeaten score of 35 runs from 30 balls, a composition adorned with seven harmonious fours.

She found a willing accomplice in Sidra Amin, whose bat danced to the tune of 31 runs off 22 deliveries, embellished with five boundaries and a crescendo in the form of a maximum.

In a parallel narrative, Quetta etched a dramatic chapter by securing a six-wicket victory over Karachi in the National Women’s T20 Tournament 2023-24, a pulsating spectacle at the hallowed Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium.

Karachi, invited to set the stage with the bat, posted a formidable 119-6 in their allotted 20 overs. Anam Amin struck a resounding note early on, dismissing Muneeba Ali for a second-ball duck. Right-arm virtuoso Khairun Nisa then composed a double-wicket maiden over, casting Karachi into the abyss at nine for four within the first four overs.

Javeria Khan, the resilient songstress of Karachi, orchestrated two vital partnerships, a 31-run serenade with captain Rameen Shamim and an unbeaten 60-run duet with Maham Tariq.

Javeria's unbeaten half-century, a sonnet scored with 74 runs from 57 balls, resonated with the melody of 11 boundaries, guiding Karachi to a harmonious total.

In the pursuit of this cricketing symphony, Rameen conducted an operatic run-out of opening batter Dua Majid in the second over.

Khadija Chishti, the subsequent contributor, added 8 runs from 15 balls before being ensnared by Rameen in the eighth over, concluding a 35-run collaboration with Fareeha Mahmood.

Fareeha's ballad unfolded with a half-century, scoring 63 runs from 61 balls, adorned with a perfect cadence of 10 boundaries, before succumbing to Maham.

Jannat Rashid's cameo of 10 runs off 24 balls, featuring one boundary, was silenced by Maham Manzoor as the symphony reached a crescendo for Quetta. Tuba Hassan, the fifth instrumentalist, played a symphonic masterpiece, hitting a four and a six in the final over to lead Quetta to a triumphant finale.

Meanwhile, Rawalpindi scripted a comfortable seven-wicket saga against Peshawar at the Diamond Club Ground, a cricketing theater on the opening day of the National Women’s T20 Tournament.

Batting first, Peshawar's narrative unfolded tragically as they were bowled out for a meager 51 runs in 12 overs, a dramatic tale scripted by Rawalpindi's dominant bowling ensemble.

Raahima Syed (13 runs off 16 balls, with two boundaries) and captain Aleena Shah (13 runs off 17 balls, with three boundaries) emerged as the protagonists in this cricketing drama for Peshawar.

Rawalpindi's Tania Saeed, the enigmatic bowler, wielded her magical wand to claim three wickets for a mere four runs. The supporting cast of Waheeda Akhtar and Aliya Riaz chipped in with two wickets each. Fatima Shah and Aima Saleem added one wicket each to their theatrical repertoire.

In the pursuit of this cricketing epic, Rawalpindi elegantly achieved the target in 6.2 overs, losing three wickets in the process. Captain Aliya, the protagonist of this cricketing saga, played a commanding role, contributing 23 runs off 13 balls, featuring four boundaries and a decisive six.

Natalia Parvaiz (10 not out off 9 balls, with one boundary) added a harmonious touch as Rawalpindi gracefully crossed the finish line.

Momina Riyasat and Tehzeeb Shah played the role of protagonists for Peshawar, each securing a solitary wicket in this cricketing tale.

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On the inaugural day of the National Women’s T20 Tournament 2023-24 at Ayub Park Ground, Lahore asserted its dominance over Multan, orchestrating a resounding 10-wicket triumph that echoed with the sound of cricketing prowess.

Multan's strategic decision to wield the willow first proved to be a fateful misstep as they succumbed to a paltry total of 69 runs in a mere 19.1 overs.

The opening duo of Gull Feroza and Aleena Masood made an ephemeral appearance, departing hastily and precipitating a precipitous fall to six for two within the blink of 1.2 overs.

Gull Rukh, the third batter in the lineup, could only muster a modest 14 runs from 22 deliveries, adorned with three boundaries, before bowing to the left-arm wizardry of Nashra Sandhu.

Umm-e-Hani, the captain of Multan, emerged as the beacon of resistance, crafting a gritty innings that contributed 20 runs from 29 deliveries, featuring two well-timed fours. Saiqa Riaz added a defiant 14 not out from 21 balls, with a lone boundary to her name.

The bowling maestro of Lahore, Ghulam Fatima, etched her name in the annals of success, claiming three crucial wickets at the cost of a mere 13 runs.

Nashra Sandhu, the left-arm sorceress, weaved an enchanting spell, accounting for two wickets while conceding only one run in a spellbinding 3.1 overs. Noreen Yaqoob, Fatima Khan, and Areesha Noor also etched their presence with a wicket each.

In retaliation, Lahore elegantly chased down the target in a mere 8.4 overs, with all ten wickets standing like sentinels guarding an impregnable fortress. Sadaf Shams emerged as the maestro of this symphony, orchestrating an unbeaten score of 35 runs from 30 balls, a composition adorned with seven harmonious fours.

She found a willing accomplice in Sidra Amin, whose bat danced to the tune of 31 runs off 22 deliveries, embellished with five boundaries and a crescendo in the form of a maximum.

In a parallel narrative, Quetta etched a dramatic chapter by securing a six-wicket victory over Karachi in the National Women’s T20 Tournament 2023-24, a pulsating spectacle at the hallowed Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium.

Karachi, invited to set the stage with the bat, posted a formidable 119-6 in their allotted 20 overs. Anam Amin struck a resounding note early on, dismissing Muneeba Ali for a second-ball duck. Right-arm virtuoso Khairun Nisa then composed a double-wicket maiden over, casting Karachi into the abyss at nine for four within the first four overs.

Javeria Khan, the resilient songstress of Karachi, orchestrated two vital partnerships, a 31-run serenade with captain Rameen Shamim and an unbeaten 60-run duet with Maham Tariq.

Javeria's unbeaten half-century, a sonnet scored with 74 runs from 57 balls, resonated with the melody of 11 boundaries, guiding Karachi to a harmonious total.

In the pursuit of this cricketing symphony, Rameen conducted an operatic run-out of opening batter Dua Majid in the second over.

Khadija Chishti, the subsequent contributor, added 8 runs from 15 balls before being ensnared by Rameen in the eighth over, concluding a 35-run collaboration with Fareeha Mahmood.

Fareeha's ballad unfolded with a half-century, scoring 63 runs from 61 balls, adorned with a perfect cadence of 10 boundaries, before succumbing to Maham.

Jannat Rashid's cameo of 10 runs off 24 balls, featuring one boundary, was silenced by Maham Manzoor as the symphony reached a crescendo for Quetta. Tuba Hassan, the fifth instrumentalist, played a symphonic masterpiece, hitting a four and a six in the final over to lead Quetta to a triumphant finale.

Meanwhile, Rawalpindi scripted a comfortable seven-wicket saga against Peshawar at the Diamond Club Ground, a cricketing theater on the opening day of the National Women’s T20 Tournament.

Batting first, Peshawar's narrative unfolded tragically as they were bowled out for a meager 51 runs in 12 overs, a dramatic tale scripted by Rawalpindi's dominant bowling ensemble.

Raahima Syed (13 runs off 16 balls, with two boundaries) and captain Aleena Shah (13 runs off 17 balls, with three boundaries) emerged as the protagonists in this cricketing drama for Peshawar.

Rawalpindi's Tania Saeed, the enigmatic bowler, wielded her magical wand to claim three wickets for a mere four runs. The supporting cast of Waheeda Akhtar and Aliya Riaz chipped in with two wickets each. Fatima Shah and Aima Saleem added one wicket each to their theatrical repertoire.

In the pursuit of this cricketing epic, Rawalpindi elegantly achieved the target in 6.2 overs, losing three wickets in the process. Captain Aliya, the protagonist of this cricketing saga, played a commanding role, contributing 23 runs off 13 balls, featuring four boundaries and a decisive six.

Natalia Parvaiz (10 not out off 9 balls, with one boundary) added a harmonious touch as Rawalpindi gracefully crossed the finish line.

Momina Riyasat and Tehzeeb Shah played the role of protagonists for Peshawar, each securing a solitary wicket in this cricketing tale.

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