Komal Khan’s Half-Century and Mahnoor Zeb’s Bowling Heroics Guide Pakistan U19 Women to Five-Wicket Win Over Sri Lanka

FAISALABAD, Oct 3, 2026 (Digital Itla): Komal Khan’s brilliant half-century and Mahnoor Zeb’s three-wicket haul inspired Pakistan Women’s U19 to a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka Women’s U19 in the second match of the Tri-Nation T20 Series at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on Saturday. This marked Pakistan’s first victory in two matches of the tournament. Batting first, Sri Lanka posted 124 for nine in their allotted 20 overs, with Nethmi Upeksha top-scoring with 39 runs and Vimoksha Balasooriya contributing 27. Left-arm fast bowler Mahnoor Zeb led Pakistan's bowling attack with impressive figures of three for 18 in four overs, while Memoona Khalid claimed two wickets and Shahar Bano took one.

Chasing the 125-run target, Pakistan reached 125 for five in 19 overs. Komal played a stellar knock of 50 off 39 balls, laced with seven boundaries, while Zoofishan Ayyaz added 38 runs in a crucial 74-run second-wicket partnership. Captain Fizza Fiaz chipped in with 13, and Shahar Bano remained unbeaten on 11 to steer the hosts home with an over to spare. Komal Khan was named Player of the Match for her match-winning performance. Sri Lanka will face Bangladesh in the third match of the tournament on Monday, October 5.