Faisalabad: Strikers and Stars are poised for a decisive encounter in the final of the National Women's T20 Tournament at Iqbal Stadium on Monday. The match, scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., will be broadcast live on PTV Sports and streamed on tapmad and Tamasha platforms.
According to Pakistan Cricket Board, the tournament's prize pool of PKR 3 million will see the winner receive PKR 1.5 million, while the runners-up will take home PKR 1 million. Additional awards include PKR 200,000 for the player of the tournament, and PKR 100,000 each for the best batter, bowler, and wicketkeeper.
Natalia Pervaiz will lead the Strikers in place of Fatima Sana. The Strikers enter the final with an unbeaten record, having bested the Stars in their previous encounters. The Stars, led by Tuba Hassan, secured their spot in the final after crucial wins in their last two matches.
In their earlier meetings, the Strikers chased down targets set by the Stars, with standout performances by Eman Naseer and Omaima Sohail. For the Stars, Sadaf Shamas has been prolific with the bat, while their bowling attack has been spearheaded by Momina Riasat and Tuba Hassan.
The captains expressed confidence ahead of the final. Tuba Hassan emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum, while Natalia Pervaiz lauded her team's consistent performances. Both teams will aim to leverage their strengths in pursuit of the trophy.