Champions defeated Incredibles by five wickets in the opening match of the PCB Women’s Super-3 T20 Tournament at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on Wednesday.

Tasmia Rubab took three wickets for 29 runs and Tania Saeed claimed two for 15 as Incredibles posted 137 for eight in their 20 overs. Ayesha Zafar top-scored with 40 off 39 balls, including three fours and a six, while Omaima Sohail made 29 and Samiya Afsar scored 20.

Champions reached their target in 19.1 overs, losing five wickets, thanks to an unbeaten 46 off 37 balls from Natalia Parvaiz, who hit one four and two sixes. Opener Shawaal Zulfiqar struck 43 off 29 balls, including six fours and a six.

Anosha Nasir was the pick of the Incredibles bowlers, taking two wickets for 25 runs.

Scores in brief

Match 1 – Champions beat Incredibles by five wickets, Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad

Incredibles 137-8, 20 overs (Ayesha Zafar 40, Omaima Sohail 29, Samiya Afsar 20; Tasmia Rubab 3-29, Tania Saeed 2-15)

Champions 141-5, 19.1 overs (Natalia Parvaiz 46 not out, Shawaal Zulfiqar 43, Najiha Alvi 17; Anosha Nasir 2-25)

Player of the match – Tasmia Rubab (Champions)