KARACHI: Iram Javed`s half-century led Invincibles to a 45-run win over Strikers at the HPC Oval Ground in Karachi on the opening day of the National Women`s One-Day Tournament 2024-25.

Meanwhile, in the second match in the day, Stars defeated Challengers by two wickets.

Batting first, Invincibles were dismissed for 195 in 41 overs with Strikers` Zunish Abdul Sattar bagging five wickets for 46 runs. For Invincibles, Iram Javed coming to bat at number five topscored with a 76-ball 81, which included nine fours and two sixes.

In turn, Strikers were bowled out for 150 in 43.2 overs with opening batter Gull Feroza top-scoring with a 64-ball 60, smashing eight fours and a six. For the winning side, Saima Malik bagged three wickets, while Ghulam Fatima, Omaima Sohail and Tania Saeed managed to pick two wickets apiece.

At the UBL Sports Complex, Natalia Parvaiz` 59 helped Challengers post 164 in 49.4 overs. Stars` Rameen Shamim bagged three wickets, while Anosha Nasir and Waheeda Akhtar took two wickets each.

It took Stars 45.2 overs to achieve the target losing eight wickets in the process.-Sports Reporter