Arijah Haseeb’s all-round performance led the University of Karachi to a 10-wicket win over Jinnah University for Women in the final of the Karachi zone of the inaugural edition of PCB Women’s University Cricket Tournament 2024.

In the Lahore zone final, the University of Punjab’s Gull Rukh half-century led her side to a 23-run win over Kinnard College at COMSATS University Ground.

In the Rawalpindi zone final, Humna Bilal’s all-round performance helped Fatima Jinnah Women University to a comfortable seven-wicket win over Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar at Viqar-un-Nisa College Ground.

Ambar Maria’s three wickets helped Bahauddin Zakariya University to a thrilling one-run win over Islamia University Bahawalpur in the final of the Multan zone at Bahauddin Zakariya University Ground on Monday afternoon.

Bahauddin Zakariya University v Islamia University Bahawalpur at Bahauddin Zakariya University Ground

In a final-ball finish, Ambar Maria’s three wickets and an unbeaten 38 by Ayesha Aslam led Bahauddin Zakariya University to a one-run win over Islamia University Bahawalpur. Batting first, Bahauddin Zakariya University scored 99 for nine in 20 overs. Ayesha struck four boundaries in her 29-ball 38 innings. For Islamia University Bahawalpur, Rehmat Noreen, Saba Khursheed, Samina Aftab and Sawera Jabbar grabbed two wickets apiece.

In turn, Islamia University Bahawalpur were restricted to 98 for eight in 20 overs. Naina Nayab top-scored for her side with an unbeaten 33 off 30 balls, which included three fours. Right-arm fast Ambar was the most successful bowler for the winning side, taking three wickets for 24 runs in four overs.

University of Karachi v Jinnah University at Jinnah University for Women Ground

Batting first, Jinnah University were bundled out for 66 in 19.4 overs. For University of Karachi, right-arm fast bowler Tooba Khan bagged four wickets for seven runs in four overs. Another right-arm fast bowler Arijah Haseeb grabbed three wickets for six runs in four overs.

In turn, opening batters Yusra Amir (38 not out, 20 balls, 7x4s, 1x6) and Arijah (26 not out, 14 balls, 5x4s) achieved the target in the sixth over.

University of Punjab v Kinnard College at COMSATS University Ground

Opting to bat first, University of Punjab scored 103 for six in their allotted 20 overs against Kinnard College. Opening batter Gul Rukh top-scored for her side, scoring 58 off 56 balls, hitting nine fours. For Kinnard College, right-arm leg-spinner Qurat ul Ain took five wickets for 19 runs.

In reply, Kinnard College managed 80 for the loss of five wickets in 20 overs. Qurat ul Ain was the top run-getter for her side, scoring 20 off 30 balls, hitting a four. For University of Punjab, Ezza took two wickets for six runs.

Fatima Jinnah Women University v Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar at Waqar un Nisa College Ground

The match was shortened to 15-overs-a-side due to the late arrival of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University Peshawar’s team. Batting first, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University scored 118 for seven courtesy 32 off 21 balls by Mahnoor Aftab who struck four fours. For Fatima Jinnah Women University, Hadia Zia, Humna Bilal and Wajiha Umer took two wickets each.

In the run-chase, Humna Bilal’s undefeated 38-ball 56 innings, which included seven fours and two sixes lifted her side to overhaul the target in the 14th over, losing three wickets in the process.

Scores in brief:

Karachi Zone

University of Karachi beat Jinnah University for Women by 10 wickets at Jinnah University for Women Ground

Jinnah University for Women 66 all out, 19.4 overs (Sania Omer 13; Tooba Khan 4-7, Arijah Haseeb 3-6)

University of Karachi 68-0, 5.1 overs (Yusra Amir 38 not out, Arijah Haseeb 26 not out)

Player of the match – Tooba Khan (University of Karachi)

Lahore Zone

University of Punjab beat Kinnard College by 23 runs at COMSATS University Ground

University of Punjab 103-6, 20 overs (Gul Rukh 58; Qurat ul Ain 5-19)

Kinnard College 80-5, 20 overs (Qurat ul Ain 20 not out; Ezza 2-6)

Player of the match – Gul Rukh (University of Punjab)

Multan Zone

Bahauddin Zakariya University beat Islamia University Bahawalpur by one run at Bahauddin Zakariya University Ground at Waqar un Nisa College Ground

Bahauddin Zakariya University 99-9, 20 overs (Ayesha Aslam 38 not out, Wajeeha Munir 20; Samina Aftab 2-15, Rehmat Noreen 2-17, Saba Khursheed 2-20, Sawera Jabbar 2-20)

Islamia University Bahawalpur 98-8, 20 overs (Naina Nayab 33 not out; Ambar Maria 3-24, Asma Shareef 2-12)

Player of the match - Ambar Maria (Bahauddin Zakariya University)

Rawalpindi Zone

Fatima Jinnah Women University beat Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University by seven wickets

Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University 118-7, 15 overs (Mahnoor Aftab 32; Humna Bilal 2-7, Wajiha Umer 2-21, Hadia Zia 2-28)

Fatima Jinnah Women University 119-3, 13.4 overs (Hamna Bilal 56 not out)

Player of the match – Humna Bilal (Fatima Jinnah Women University).