Stars, captained by Tuba Hassan, faced off against Muneeba Ali’s Invincibles in the National Women’s T20 final on April 12, 2026, at the Ghani Glass Cricket Ground in Lahore.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Stars posted a strong total of 156/9 in their 20 overs in a high-pressure final. Leading from the front, skipper Tuba Hassan struck a fluent 50 off 31 deliveries. She was supported by Sidra Amin (30 off 23), Kaynat Hafeez (20 off 14), Omaima Sohail (17 off 12), and Waheeda Akhtar (16 off 11), all contributing valuable runs to the total.
For the Invincibles, Amber Kainat (4-0-20-2) and Momina Riasat (4-0-40-2) were the standout bowlers, while Noreen Yaqoob (3-0-15-1) and Saima Malik (3-0-22-1) chipped in with a wicket each.
Invincibles Falter in Chase
In response to the target of 157, Invincibles struggled to build momentum and were bowled out for 104 with 23 balls remaining, falling short by 52 runs. Captain Muneeba Ali led the scoring with 27 off 13 balls, while Maham Anees (18 off 14) and Syeda Aroob Shah (14 off 11) were the only other batters to reach double figures.
Stars’ bowling attack dominated the chase. Tuba Hassan delivered an outstanding spell of 3/6 in 3 overs, while Ayesha Bilal (3/12 in 2.1 overs) and Omaima Sohail (2/17 in 3 overs) provided crucial support to dismantle the batting lineup.
Tuba Hassan was named Player of the Match for her all-round performance.
Tournament Standings and Summary
Stars, Invincibles, and Conquerors finished in the top three positions on the points table with 14, 10, and 8 points respectively. Challengers, led by Diana Baig, endured a difficult campaign, losing seven of their eight matches, with one abandoned game earning them a single point.
Strikers secured fourth place with 7 points from eight matches, including three wins. In total, six matches were abandoned during the tournament.
Tournament Highlights and Records
The National Women’s T20 Tournament 2025-26 concluded on April 12 after a 17-day run from March 27, showcasing an exciting phase of Pakistan women’s domestic T20 cricket marked by aggressive batting and impactful bowling displays.
Stars’ successful title defence followed their earlier 42-run victory over Conquerors in Karachi. Meanwhile, Conquerors recorded the highest total in the tournament and Pakistan women’s domestic T20 history, scoring 241 against Challengers at the Ghani Glass Cricket Ground, surpassing the previous mark of 233 set in Rawalpindi in January 2024.
The tournament featured one century and 21 half-centuries, with the top 10 run-scorers maintaining an average strike rate of 152.91.
Individual Awards and Performances
Invincibles captain Muneeba Ali finished as the leading run-scorer with 344 runs in nine matches, including four half-centuries, earning the Best Batter award.
Momina Riasat topped the bowling charts with 16 wickets in nine games, highlighted by figures of 4-10 against Stars on April 2 at Bagh-e-Jinnah, securing the Best Bowler award.
Conquerors’ Anosha Nasir delivered one of the standout bowling performances with 6-13 in four overs against Strikers, the second-best figures in Pakistan women’s domestic T20 history, behind Sadia Yousuf’s 6-10 in 2012.
Tuba Hassan and Fatima Sana shared the Player of the Tournament honours. Tuba scored 192 runs, including two fifties, and took 10 wickets, while Fatima Sana amassed 271 runs with three half-centuries and claimed eight wickets.
After the final, Tuba Hassan said, “We played simple cricket, and there was no pressure in the final. Our intent was positive, and we were targeting a total of 160-170. The bowlers also supported really well.”
Fatima Sana added, “The way cricket is evolving at the international level, there is a clear demand for fearless and attacking cricket. The players have executed that approach really well, playing with intent and confidence, which is exactly what modern-day cricket requires.”
A Step Forward for Pakistan Women’s Cricket
The tournament highlighted the growing competitiveness of Pakistan women’s domestic cricket. With teams consistently targeting totals in the 160–170 range and players adapting to modern demands, the competition reflected a clear shift towards a more aggressive and confident style of play.
