LAHORE: Challengers and Conquerors moved up in the Under-19 Women’s T20 Tournament, winning their matches at the LCCA Ground here on Sunday.
Aleesa Mukhtiar’s fine bowling helped Challengers beat Invincibles by 28 runs. Conquerors’ Komal Khan scored 97 to guide her side to a 98-run win over Stars. Batting first, Challengers scored 96 for five in 20 overs. Esha Tir Razia top-scored for the side with 20.
In turn, Invincibles were bundled out for 68 in 18.3 overs. Left-arm spinner Aleesa was the most successful bowler, taking three wickets for 13 runs.
Aqsa Bibi and Hadia Mina bagged two wickets apiece. In the match between Conquerors and Stars, the former after opting to bat first scored 168 for six in their 20 overs. Komal Khan scored 97 off 59 balls, hitting 16 fours and two sixes. For Stars, Mahnoor Zaib and Memoona Khalid bagged two wickets apiece.
