Super Women beat Amazons in first Women's League match

Super Women beat Amazons by eight wickets in the first Women’s League exhibition match in Rawalpindi on Wednesday.

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Amazons’ captain Bismah Maroof won the toss and elected to bat first. Her side put up 132-9 in 20 overs. 

All-rounder Aliya Riaz top scored with 38 off 35 balls. Her knock included three fours and a six.

England batters Tammy Beaumont and Danni Wyatt, who are representing Bismah Maroof’s side, made 24 and 22. 

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Apart from Nida Dar, spinner Tuba Hassan bagged two wickets while New Zealand fast-bowler Lea Tahuhu, Syeda Masooma Zahra and Umm-e-Hani dismissed one batter each. 

Nida Dar’s side successfully chased the 133-run target in 15.5 overs thanks to South Africa batter Laura Wolvaardt’s half-century. 

🎥 Highlights of @LauraWolvaardt‘s sparkling half-century in the first Women’s League exhibition match 🙌#LevelPlayingField pic.twitter.com/KCmlKfp1Ml

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She hit six fours and a maximum on her way to 36-ball 53. Opener Muneeba Ali chipped in with her 33 off 27 balls. 

Anam Amin and Nashra Sandhu took a wicket each. 

The second game will be played on Match 10 (Friday) at the same venue. It will be played to raise awareness about breast cancer.