Stars Win Tournament Opener as National Women’s T20 Kicks Off in Lahore
The 17-day, five-team event serves as a selection trial for Pakistan’s upcoming international squads.
Overview
- Defending champions Stars opened with a 39-run win over Challengers at Ghani Glass Cricket Ground in Lahore.
- Captain Tuba Hassan hit 57 not out off 32 balls with five sixes to lift Stars to 156 for four.
- Challengers were bowled out for 117 in 17 overs as Omaima Sohail took 4 for 12, with Natalia Pervaiz top-scoring on 39.
- The 17-day, 21-match contest uses a double-league format, with the April 12 final at Ghani Glass Cricket Ground streamed on the PCB’s YouTube channel.
- Performances in this tournament will help decide selections for a home series against Zimbabwe, a tri-series in Ireland, and the 2026 T20 World Cup in England and Wales.