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Express Tribune
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Conquerors set for Stars challenge in final
Conquerors captain Fatima Sana and Sidra Amin of Stars pose with the trophy at the National Bank Stadium. Photo: PCB Fatima Sana's Conquerors is all set to take on Sidra Amin's Stars in the final of the National Women's T20 Tournament at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on Saturday. The first ball of the T20 match will be bowled at 3pm, with the toss taking place at 2.30pm local time. Tomorrow's encounter will be live-streamed on Tapmad in Pakistan and on PCB Official YouTube channel outside Pakistan. The match will also be broadcast live on Geo Super. The winner of the tournament will not just take the trophy home, but will also receive PKR 1.5 million, while the runners-up will get PKR one million. Conquerors have the chance to complete the double of domestic Women's events as they are also the reigning champions of National Women's One-Day Tournament, which culminated in December 2024. In addition, individual awards will be presented to players for outstanding performances in the 22-match tournament, which began on 7 May. Players to watch out for in the final Conquerors topped the points table with five wins from eight outings. They qualified directly for the final owing to a superior net run-rate compared to the Challengers and Stars. Skipper Fatima is leading the batting charts with 339 runs from seven innings, with two half-centuries. She has scored runs at the strike-rate of 163.77. In the bowling unit, Fatima is among the wickets, having claimed 10 wickets from eight matches at an economy rate of 7.08. She has been well supported by Syeda Aroob Shah, who with her leg-spin bowling has also bagged 10 wickets from eight outings, with three for 24 her best figures in the match. Conquerors captain Fatima Sana: "Our team has done well in the tournament and we are focused on producing a strong performance in the final against the Stars. "Our batters and bowlers have delivered consistently and I expect similar performances from the team in the final. "Stars team has done well. They had a good Qualifier against the Challengers and we expect an exciting game of cricket tomorrow." Stars like Conquerors finished the group stage with 10 points, but on below net run-rate they had to feature in a Qualifier against Rameen Shamim's Challenger. They edged past the Challengers by six runs to secure their place in Saturday's final. Sidra Amin, like her Conquerors' counterpart, has been prolific with the bat. The right-handed batter has scored 328 from nine innings, including four half-centuries at an average of 46.86 and a strike-rate of 129.64. In the bowling department, spinners have done wonders for Stars. Tuba Hassan and Anosha Nasir have taken 12 wickets each from nine matches. Leg-spinner Tuba has bowled at an economy rate of 5.77, while left-arm spinner Anosha has maintained an economy rate of 6.09. Waheeda Akhtar has snapped 10 wickets at an economy of 5.07. Stars captain Sidra Amin: "Our team consists of young players. They have shown great resilience throughout the tournament and our spinners have played a pivotal role in helping us reach the final. "We have beaten the Conquerors twice in the group stage and we will look to carry that momentum into tomorrow's big game as well."
Express Tribune
18-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pakistan's captain Fatima Sana confident for upcoming ICC Women's World Cup
Pakistan secured qualification for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 after defeating Thailand by 87 runs in Lahore, with skipper Fatima Sana expressing confidence in finishing the tournament unbeaten. Pakistan captain Fatima Sana praised her team's performance and voiced hopes of maintaining a perfect record in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifiers. The victory confirmed Pakistan's place in the marquee event scheduled later this year in India. 'This qualification means a lot, and the credit goes to the entire team for their support and hard work,' said Fatima Sana following the match. 'We'll try to win our last match as well and aim to finish the qualifiers unbeaten at the top of the table.' Batting first, Pakistan posted 205 for six despite a cautious start. Sidra Amin anchored the innings with a steady knock, while Fatima Sana added crucial late runs. 'Thailand bowled very well early on, and we were under pressure before the 40th over,' Sana said. 'But we saw an opportunity in the final 10 overs. Sidra held the innings together, and I was glad to contribute with the bat.' On the bowling front, Pakistan delivered a disciplined performance. Fatima Sana, Nashra Sandhu, and Rameen Shamim each claimed three wickets to dismiss Thailand and secure a comfortable win — Pakistan's fourth consecutive victory in the qualifiers. With the group stage concluding, Pakistan will face Bangladesh in their final match on April 19 at the Lahore City Cricket Association Ground. Bangladesh, led by Nigar Sultana Joty, are also in contention for qualification. Pakistan, having already booked their place in the World Cup, will be looking to complete their campaign without a defeat.
Int'l Cricket Council
18-04-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Fatima backs Pakistan to stay unbeaten after Thailand win
Pakistan's dominant 87-run victory over Thailand secured their qualification for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, set to be held later this year in India. The team has remained unbeaten throughout the qualifiers, and with just one match left, skipper Fatima Sana is hopeful of finishing the tournament unbeaten. "We have qualified, and the main credit goes to our team — they supported me a lot and gave me the opportunity to captain this side," said Fatima Sana after the match. "Hopefully, we will try to win the final match as well and aim to remain unbeaten throughout the qualifiers, finishing at the top of the table." Pakistan into the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 after Thailand win | Match Highlights | WCWCQ 2025 All-round contributions led Pakistan to fourth-straight win. Pakistan had a slow start to their innings while batting first, but a resilient knock from Sidra Amin and solid lower-order hitting by Fatima Sana helped them post a total of 205/6. "Before the 40 overs, we were under a lot of pressure because the Thailand team bowled really well against our batting lineup," said Fatima Sana. "But after the 40th over, we started to see opportunities. I got a few chances to contribute with the bat, and Sidra Ameen played really well during that phase." Watch: Pakistan qualify for the Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 | WCWCQ 2025 Pakistan qualify for the Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 | WCWCQ 2025 What a moment for Pakistan as they make it to the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India. "The main thing is that she stayed at the crease and kept the innings going. "I know people might have thought the run rate was a bit slow, but she played sensibly when we were just trying to survive. The way she stayed on the ground and held the innings together was really important for us." The skipper then went onto lead from the front with the ball, joining forces with Nashra Sandhu and Rameen Shamim. The trio picked up three wickets each, sealing a convincing victory and securing qualification for the Qualifier hosts. With this win, Pakistan have secured victory in all four of their matches in the tournament. Pakistan will now face Bangladesh in their final match of the tournament on April 19 at the Lahore City Cricket Association Ground, where the Nigar Sultana Joty-led side will be aiming to secure their own qualification to the marquee event in India later this year. ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier, 2025 News Fatima Sana 11/08/2001
Times of Oman
18-04-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Pakistan seal their place in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025
Pakistan confirmed their place at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 with an 87-run victory over Thailand at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Thursday. Sidra Amin and Fatima Sana shone with the bat as the hosts made it four wins from four in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier. In the other match of the day at the Lahore City Cricket Association Ground, West Indies kept their hopes of qualifying alive with a three-wicket victory over Bangladesh, as Aaliyah Alleyne returned career-best figures with the ball before batter Chinelle Henry guided their side home with the bat in hand. Sidra and Fatima guide Pakistan through Pakistan opted to bat first but made a stuttering start, losing openers Shawaal Zulfiqar and Muneeba Ali to slip to 32 for two. Aliya Riaz was then run out for seven as Pakistan stumbled to 47 for three but Sidra Amin anchored the innings with an impressive 80, forming a strong 97-run, five-wicket partnership with captain Fatima Sana, who came to the crease after Sidra Nawaz was run out for 11. Fatima was unbeaten on 62 off just 59 balls and her busy knock pulled her side over the 200 mark as Pakistan set Thailand 206 to win. Chanida Sutthiruang fell early in Thailand's chase when the opener was stumped for five off Sadia Iqbal. Nattaya Boochatham and Nannapat Koncharoenkai sought to rebuild but a steady fall of wickets consistently hampered their run chase. Boochatham was caught behind for 16 off Fatima and Koncharoenkai was bowled two balls later by Rameen Shamim, departing for 19. That left Thailand on 44 for three at the start of the 11th over, with the Pakistan attack continued to chip away. Rameen struck again, bowling captain Naruemol Chaiwai out for 12 before Nashra Sandhu took the wickets of Natthakan Chantham (13) and Phannita Maya (9) to reduce Thailand to 81 for six in the 24th . Fatima then bowled both Thipatcha Putthawong (10) and Suwanan Khiaoto (15) before Nashra and Rameen both picked up their third wickets of the match to bowl Thailand out for 118 and seal Pakistan's place at the main event. West Indies inflict first defeat on Bangladesh After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Bangladesh's Fargana Hoque and Sharmin Akhter combined for a 118-run partnership for the second wicket to help their side reach 131 for one before Aaliyah Alleyne struck twice in an over. The medium pacer had Fargana caught and bowled for 42 before she breached Sharmin's defences two balls later to see the end of the batter on 67. It proved a crucial breakthrough as Bangladesh struggled to get their innings back up and running, and Alleyne struck again to bowl in-form captain Nigar Sultana out for five. Afy Fletcher joined in with the quick dismissals of Ritu Moni (15) and Shorna Akter (6) to reduce Bangladesh to 165 for six in the 37th over. Nahida Akter and Rabeya Khan made valuable cameos of 25 and 23 respectively to see Bangladesh through to 227 for nine despite Hayley Matthews also chipping in with two late wickets. In response, West Indies' new opening partnership of Qiana Joseph and Zaida James share 26 runs before the latter was bowled out by Jannatul for nine in the sixth over. Shemaine Campbelle picked up the mantle and combined with Joseph before the latter was dismissed for 31 by Rabeya. Campbelle was then trapped leg before by Fahima, leaving West Indies 74 for three in the 17th over, but the experienced partnership of Stafanie Taylor and Hayley Matthews were able to rebuild. The pair put on 63 runs together before Marufa Akter claimed the wicket of Matthews for 33. Marufa dismissed Taylor on 36 just seven runs later but Henry's unbeaten 51 from 48 balls powered her side to victory with four overs to spare. Scores in brief: Bangladesh v West Indies – Lahore City Cricket Association Ground, Lahore Bangladesh 227/9 in 50 overs (Sharmin Akhter 67, Fargana Hoque 42; Aaliyah Alleyne 4/39, Hayley Matthews 2/42) West Indies 228/7 in 46 overs (Chinelle Henry 51, Stafanie Taylor 36; Marufa Akter 2/38, Ritu Moni 1/14) Pakistan v Thailand – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Pakistan 205/6 in 50 overs (Sidra Amin 80, Fatima Sana 62; Thipatcha Putthawong 2/37, Phannita Maya 1/19) Thailand 118 in 34.4 overs (Nannapat Koncharoenkai 19, Nattaya Boochatham 16; Rameen Shamim 3/18, Nashra Sandhu 3/19)
Express Tribune
17-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pakistan seal ICC Women's World Cup spot after beating Thailand in qualifier
Pakistan Women produced a dominant all-round display to secure an 87-run win over Thailand Women in the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier on Thursday, confirming their place in the 2025 ICC Women's World Cup to be held in India later this year. Opting to bat first at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, Pakistan posted a competitive 205 for 6 in 50 overs, anchored by a composed 80-run knock from opener Sidra Amin, who struck nine boundaries in her 105-ball stay. Pakistan's top order wobbled early, slipping to 85 for 4, with Shawaal Zulfiqar (6), Muneeba Ali (18), Aliya Riaz (7), and Sidra Nawaz (11) falling cheaply. However, a match-turning 97-run stand off 95 balls between Sidra and skipper Fatima Sana revived the innings. Captain Fatima Sana remained unbeaten on 62 off 59 balls, hitting six fours and a six, accelerating the scoring rate in the final overs and guiding Pakistan past the 200-mark. Thailand's bowlers kept things tight for much of the innings, with Thipatcha Putthawong returning figures of 2 for 26, while Maya and Kamchomphu chipped in with a wicket apiece. In response, Thailand were bowled out for 118 in 34.4 overs, unable to handle Pakistan's disciplined bowling attack. Fatima Sana starred again with the ball, claiming 3 for 33 in 8 overs. Nashra Sandhu and Rameen Shamim were equally effective, taking three wickets each to dismantle Thailand's batting lineup. No Thai batter managed to reach 20, with Nannapat Koncharoenkai top-scoring with 19. Only three others reached double digits as regular wickets disrupted any hopes of a chase. This win marked Pakistan's fourth consecutive victory in the qualifiers, securing their spot in the 2025 Women's World Cup and reaffirming their form heading into the mega event.
