National Women’s T20 Tournament kicks off: Eyman Fatima’s maiden century powers Invincibles; Conquerors secure opening victory

Faisalabad 10 Oct (DIGITAL ITLA): The National Women's T20 Tournament got underway in Faisalabad with Invincibles securing a commanding 72-run victory over Challengers behind Eyman Fatima’s brilliant century, while Conquerors edged Stars by 16 runs in the second fixture of the opening day.

At Bohranwali Ground, right-handed batter Eyman Fatima smashed 100 off 49 balls, featuring 12 boundaries and six sixes, to guide Invincibles to a formidable 175 for four in 20 overs, supported by Sidra Amin's unbeaten 48. For Challengers, Umm-e-Hani and Rabia Rani took two wickets each. In response, Challengers were bowled out for 103 in 17 overs despite Ayesha Zafar’s top score of 27. Syeda Aroob Shah starred with figures of three for 24 to seal a comfortable win. Eyman Fatima was named Player of the Match.

Meanwhile, at Jawad Club, Conquerors defended a modest total of 120 for nine to beat Stars by 16 runs. Gull Rukh top-scored with 42, while Stars' Samina Aftab delivered an impressive bowling spell of two for four. Chasing 121, Stars were dismissed for 104 in 19.3 overs despite Minahil’s 35-run effort. Humna Bilal and Neha Shermeen claimed two wickets apiece to complete the win. Gull Rukh was awarded Player of the Match.